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Omani Business Forum boosts light industries in Salalah
GCC Business News
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August 28, 2025
The Omani Business Forum for Empowering Light Industries has convened in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, organized by the Salalah Free Zone in collaboration with the Business Forum. The Omani Business Forum was organized with the aim...
Oman, Burkina Faso establish joint venture in gold mining sector
Oman Observer
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August 28, 2025
Ouagadougou: The Sultanate of Oman and Burkina Faso have signed three investment cooperation agreements covering various economic sectors. Inked in Ouagadougou, the agreements were signed by Oman Investment Authority and representatives of...
Oman eco-innovation platform showcases green startups, honours Be’ah Tech winners
The Arabian Stories
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August 28, 2025
MUSCAT : The graduation ceremony, held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Saif bin Abdullah Al-Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation for Scientific Research and Innovation, marked a...
Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry eyes business expansion with Al Buraimi development plans
The Arabian Stories
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August 28, 2025
Muscat: The seminar opened with a presentation by Khalid bin Saeed Al Shuaibi, Head of the Nazdar program, who outlined the program’s achievements, including the launch of the National Investment Strategy, Invest Easy Lounge, the Investment...
Oman: $62mln development projects reshape Wadi Bani Khalid
Zawya
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Muscat – Wadi Bani Khalid, North Sharqiyah is undergoing rapid development with investments exceeding RO24mn directed towards tourism, infrastructure and road projects. A key initiative is the Wadi Bani Khalid–Aqaba Road Project, valued at over...
Oman’s missing link to growth & prosperity
Zawya
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Oman is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. From the expansion of Muscat to the transformation of cities like Suhar, Nizwa, Salalah, Sur and Ibri, urban growth is no longer a demographic by-product — it is a strategic driver of diversification,...
OQGN to operate Oman’s CO₂ pipeline network
Oman Observer
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August 28, 2025
MUSCAT, AUG 28 OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the operator of Oman’s national gas transportation system, announced that it has begun mapping out a CO₂ pipeline network to support the decarbonisation requirements of early adopters of Carbon Capture,...
Oman and Burkina Faso sign major investment agreements
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Following discussions between the Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority and the President of Burkina Faso, several agreements have been signed to establish a comprehensive investment partnership between the two countries. These...
The Gulf’s dark horse: Why Oman can seize a global trade realignment
Atlantic Council
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August 28, 2025
Much fanfare surrounded US President Donald Trump’s May visit to the Gulf monarchies, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Absent from the list of visited countries, among others, was the Sultanate of Oman, which nevertheless remains...
Oman, Burkina Faso sign deals on gold mining, agriculture, and investment partnerships
The Arabian Stories
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August 28, 2025
Muscat: The agreements pave the way for a joint venture in Burkina Faso’s gold mining sector, significant agricultural investments, and the establishment of a comprehensive investment partnership. Together, these projects are expected to enhance...
Investornewsbreaks Globaltech Corp. (OTC: GLTK) Engages IBN To Lead Corporate Communications
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) , a U.S.-based technology holding company specializing in AI, big data, and digital infrastructure, has selected IBN to spearhead its corporate communications strategy. With a portfolio...
Oman Arab Bank Launches Back-To-School Campaign With Instant OMR 5 Discount For Credit Cardholders
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Muscat. 27 August 2025. Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has unveiled a special back-to-school promotion designed to reward its credit cardholders during the busy school shopping season. From 27th to 30th August 2025, OAB Credit...
Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal to PKR – 28 August 2025
Daily Pakistan
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August 28, 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows stability against major foreign currencies, with US Dollar, Euro, and Pound Sterling holding steady in the open market. According to rates issued by exchange companies, the US Dollar hovers at Rs283 for buying and...
Oman: South Batinah sees surge in licensed tourism facilities
Zawya
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Musannah – South Batinah has recorded a significant increase in licensed tourism establishments with the number reaching 249 by the end of July 2025, according to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. These include 11 hotels, eight hotel...
Oman: Over $6mln Bidiyah Entertainment Centre 55% complete
Zawya
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Bidiyah – The Bidiyah Entertainment Centre project in North Sharqiyah costing RO2.5mn has achieved 55% completion. The facility is set to become a key tourist, cultural and recreational destination at the heart of the governorate, which is known...
Light industries in focus as Omani Business Forum highlights value-added growth
The Arabian Stories
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August 27, 2025
Muscat: Organized by the Salalah Free Zone in cooperation with the Business Forum, the event aims to support projects that rely on national raw materials, transforming them into competitive products for local, regional, and global markets. Majid...
Oman: Non-oil exports rise 9% in H1 2025
Zawya
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MUSCAT: Oman’s foreign trade performance in the first half of 2025 shows steady progress in non-oil activity alongside firm investment demand, according to official figures. Total merchandise exports reached RO 11.5 billion by end-June, with...
Oman Silences Voices at Home While Preaching Peace Abroad
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)
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August 28, 2025
Peaceful assembly in Oman, in theory, exists. On paper, it is a right. But in practice, it is forbidden due to strict legal restrictions and obstructive—and required—government approval. After al-Salmani's arrest, the message was clear: An...
Hassan Allam lands key Oman wastewater project work
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in Egypt, has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - Hassan Allam Construction - has secured a major contract for the construction of a large scale water supply and...
Oman: Over $62mln projects to boost tourism in Wadi Bani Khalid
Zawya
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Several development projects worth RO 24 million are being implemented in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate in the fields of tourism, roads, entertainment and infrastructure. Among the most prominent of these...