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Manufacturing, FDI and exports drive Oman’s industrial momentum
Muscat – The industrial sector recorded a 27.5% increase in foreign direct investment during the first quarter of 2025, taking total FDI in the sector to RO2.749bn, according to figures released by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment...

ULSD Futures Hit 1-Month Low; Brent Falls $2 on Tariffs
Maria Eugenia Garcia DTN Energy Editor HOUSTON (DTN) -- Oil futures dipped to close the week on Friday following the announcement of new tariffs imposed by the United States on some trading partners, expectations of ample supplies from OPEC+...

Aaradhya Disposal Industries IPO to open on August 4, sets price band at Rs 110 to Rs 116
Aaradhya Disposal Industries has announced that its initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on Monday, August 4 and will close on August 6. The company intends to raise Rs 45.10 crore through the offering and aims to be listed on...

Commercial establishment in Oman fined RO 1,000, sentenced to jail for violating consumer law
MUSCAT – The court sentenced the owner of the establishment and his business partner to one month in prison and imposed a fine of RO 1,000. They were also ordered to cover the criminal case expenses. The verdict follows a complaint filed by a...

Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m investment plan to boost tourism in Oman's Salalah
Abu Dhabi has set out a Dh764.5 million ($208 million) investment strategy to boost tourism in Salalah, Oman, with plans for a sprawling luxury resort and a marina and beachfront revamp that will help generate hundreds of jobs. The major...

Oman’s inflation in June increases by 0.82%
Muscat: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 0.82 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. According to data released by the Omani National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the personal goods...

Oman’s CPA recovers RO 3,000 over failure to fulfil contract within agreed timeframe
MUSCAT : According to a statement from the CPA, the establishment failed to fulfil a contract for the installation of an electric elevator. The recovery is part of the Authority’s continued efforts to uphold consumer rights and ensure fair...

Oman eyes strategic share of global polysilicon market
MUSCAT: With the Sultanate of Oman just months away from commissioning its $1.6 billion polysilicon production facility in SOHAR Port and Freezone, Oman is set to rank second only to China as one of the world’s largest producers of this strategic...

Omani climate-tech pioneer ranked among MENA’s top 40 sustainable companies
MUSCAT: When Omani engineers and scientists at 44.01 first set out to turn carbon dioxide into stone, few imagined their innovation would earn global recognition and help put Oman on the sustainability map. Today, their journey has reached a new...

Oman fall to Qatar in West Asia semifinals
MUSCAT: Oman’s national volleyball team saw their dream of reaching the final of the West Asian Men’s Championship come to an end after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Qatar in the semifinals. The match was held at the Isa Bin Rashid Hall in...

Oman LNG sets record for production and safety in 2024
MUSCAT: Oman LNG achieved its highest-ever production output in 2024, alongside maintaining an impressive plant efficiency rate of 98.23 per cent — underscoring its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability. According to CEO Hamad...

Oman LNG boosts market position with record output, new contracts
Muscat – Oman LNG achieved its highest-ever production in 2024, while maintaining exceptional safety standards and a plant efficiency rate of 98.23%, reflecting its unwavering commitment to operational excellence and sustainable performance. Hamad...

SOHAR Port and Freezone Signs MoU to Develop Natural Hydrogen Value Chain in Oman
SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland’s HYNAT SA company, aiming to develop an integrated natural hydrogen value chain in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership marks a significant step towards...

Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 26, 2025
On Saturday, July 26, the exchange rate for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market is Rs 749.65. The rates for trading are distinguished, with the buying rate set at Rs 739.65 and the selling rate at Rs 749.65 on...

Be aware of fake consumer protection authority calls
Two days ago, my dad informed me about a spooky incident that occurred to a very close relative. Basically, the relative received an engaging long phone call from a person impersonating an official from the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA)....

Oman Logistics Academy appoints CEO
MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of Oman Logistics Academy has announced the appointment of Dr Mansoor al Qasmi as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 27, 2025. Shaikh Abdulaziz al Harthy, the Chairman of the Oman Logistics Academy, said, “Dr...
Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m plan to boost Omani tourism
Abu Dhabi has set out a Dh764.5 million ($208 million) investment strategy to boost tourism in Salalah, Oman, with plans for a sprawling luxury resort and a marina and beachfront revamp that will help generate hundreds of jobs. The major...

KROHNE Scales Up Production of Magnetic Flow Meters to Support AI Appetite and Data Centre Growth Across the Middle East
(MENAFN- KROHNE ) Dubai, UAE – July 28, 2025 As demand for bigger, better, faster, more artificial intelligence accelerates across the Middle East so does the need for more localised energy efficient IT infrastructure. KROHNE, a global leader in...

Mohammed al Darwish to head film fest in Morocco; Oman to officiate as guest of honour
Muscat – Celebrated Omani filmmaker Mohammed al Darwish has been appointed artistic director of Morocco’s Zagora International Film Festival, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious, this November. The appointment marks a significant milestone...

Oman Issues Final Reminder: Grace Period For Visa, Labour Card Renewal Ends On July 31 - What You Need To Know
If you're working in Oman, then it's important for you to know that the Ministry of Labour has issued a final reminder for all employers and workers that the grace period for rectifying legal employment status will end on July 31, 2025. This...