Oman delegation concludes visit to Canton Fair, Calls for stronger trade ties with China

GUANGZHOU : A high-level delegation from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), accompanied by a select group of Omani business leaders, has concluded its official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The mission included...

Omani women's entrepreneurship goes international

Muscat: The Oman-Uzbekistan Business Women Forum in Tashkent organised a meeting recently that combined inspiration, positive energy and real opportunities for female entrepreneurs from both countries. Dr Siham al Harthy, Chairperson of OCCI's...

Meethaq Islamic Banking recognised for its leading digital services

MUSCAT : Celebrating its pioneering role in delivering world-class Shari’a-compliant digital banking solutions, Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat, has been recognised for its leading digital services in Oman at the prestigious Finance...

Forum reinforces women’s role in achieving Oman Vision 2040

MUSCAT: The Omani Women’s Forum, held recently under the auspices of Dr Laila bint Ahmed al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, served as a national platform for constructive dialogue aiming to develop practical initiatives that promote...

Oman, Lebanon boost economic ties

MUSCAT: Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, met on Sunday with Dr Amer Bisat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade, to discuss ways of strengthening economic and investment cooperation between...

Shabab Oman II concludes successful international voyage

AL MUSANNAH: The Royal Navy of Oman's vessel Shabab Oman II returned home on Wednesday following the successful completion of its seventh international voyage, 'Glories of the Seas 2025.' The vessel conducted an extensive tour of European ports,...

Meet the first Omani woman behind the wheel of a bus

In the early morning light, a scarlet red Mwasalat bus hums steadily through the streets of Muscat. Behind the wheel, wearing a calm smile and confident gaze, sits Huda al Mahrooqi, the first Omani woman to drive a public transport bus in the...

Oman underscores regional cooperation at ECO interior ministers’ meeting

Tehran, Iran – The Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday participated as a guest of honour in the fourth meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), inaugurated by Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic...

Oman achieves major efficiency gains in government projects

Muscat – Oman’s Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority on Tuesday announced significant performance improvements across the sultanate’s government projects sector during 2024 and the first half of 2025. Key achievements include a 43%...

Oman launches Development Foundation for Social Responsibility in Energy Sector, appoints Eng. Mohammed Al Ghareebi as CEO

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has announced the establishment of the Development Foundation for Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector, marking a major step toward unifying efforts and advancing sustainable development in...

Central Bank of Oman announces auction results of 77th GDB issue

MUSCAT : According to a media release issued by CBO’s Market Operations Department, the 77th GDB Issue, which received overwhelming response from investors, has received applications amounted RO 219,320,100. The average yield was 4.08 percent at...

Oman, Iran discuss ways to enhance cooperation

TEHRAN: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, met in Tehran on Tuesday with Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting took place within the context of Oman's participation as a guest of...

Currency Rates in Pakistan Today- October 28, 2025

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan has released the official exchange rates for October 28, 2025, showing the Pakistani Rupee’s position against major international currencies in the interbank foreign exchange market. US Dollar Maintains...

Bank Muscat reaffirms commitment to strengthening Oman’s business and investment environment

MUSCAT – In line with its principle of fostering collaboration and partnership with government and private institutions, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, supported the successful organization of the...

Oman Tank and Dutch Royal Vopak create new company in Oman SEZ

Oman achieves major breakthrough in government project efficiency, saves over RO 30 million

MUSCAT – Key achievements include a substantial 43 percent reduction in tender estimated costs, generating financial savings exceeding RO 30 million through enhanced governance frameworks and public expenditure optimization initiatives. Tender...

“Shabab Oman II” returns home triumphant after spreading Oman’s message of peace across Europe

MUSCAT : The voyage, which spanned 15,300 nautical miles and touched 15 countries and 24 ports across Europe, served as a floating symbol of Omani heritage, friendship, and global peace, embodying the nation’s Vision 2040 goals of cultural...

Oman successfully concludes major oil pollution control exercise ‘Nawras 2025’ in Musandam

MUSCAT – The large-scale exercise was implemented in cooperation with OQ Exploration and Production Company and involved the participation of several military and civilian entities. The exercise aimed to strengthen national preparedness and...

Al Sunaynah cultivates RO 23 million in food projects by 2025 boosting Oman’s food security

MUSCAT : The initiatives, scheduled for completion by 2025, include several strategic projects aimed at increasing local food production and ensuring long-term sustainability. Among them is a wheat cultivation and production project by Hamalil...

Oman’s tourism ministry signs agreement to manage and operate Al Awabi Fort

MUSCAT : The agreement was signed by His Excellency Eng. Ibrahim bin Saeed Al Kharousi, Undersecretary for Heritage at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman Al Kharousi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al...