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Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m investment plan to boost tourism in Oman's Salalah
The National News
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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 eyes strategic share of global polysilicon market
Oman Observer
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July 26, 2025
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
Oman Observer
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July 26, 2025
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
Oman Observer
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July 26, 2025
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
Oman Observer
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July 26, 2025
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 Daily
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July 26, 2025
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...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 26, 2025
ARY News
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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...
Oman Logistics Academy appoints CEO
Oman Observer
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July 26, 2025
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...
SOHAR Port and Freezone Signs MoU to Develop Natural Hydrogen Value Chain in Oman
OERLive
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July 28, 2025
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...
Oman Issues Final Reminder: Grace Period For Visa, Labour Card Renewal Ends On July 31 - What You Need To Know
Times Now
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July 26, 2025
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...
Be aware of fake consumer protection authority calls
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
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)....
Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m plan to boost Omani tourism
The National News
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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 guarantees expatriate workers right to retain passports
Times of Oman
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A critical protection for workers in Oman is explicitly outlined in Labour Law. Passport retention by employers is a well-documented practice that can severely restrict a worker’s freedom of movement, their ability to leave an unsatisfactory or...
Oman’s inflation in June rises by 0.82%
Times of Oman
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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 National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The data showed that the...
Oman’s industrial sector powers ahead with 27.5% FDI rise and export boom
The Arabian Stories
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July 26, 2025
Muscat: The first half of 2025 saw the Sultanate’s industrial sector deliver impressive performance indicators, underscoring the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at boosting competitiveness, localization, and foreign direct investment...
Sheikh Mohammed trials new train from Dubai to Fujairah
The National News
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, took to social media to share images of a journey from Dubai to Fujairah on the much-anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service. The network, set to start operations next year, will...
KROHNE Scales Up Production of Magnetic Flow Meters to Support AI Appetite and Data Centre Growth Across the Middle East
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(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 Daily
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July 28, 2025
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...
Students told about historical importance of palm trees
Times of Oman
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Ibra: A student community initiative titled 'The Palm Tree: A Heritage Throughout History' was organised on Saturday in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The initiative was implemented by the Citizenship Department of the...
Progress of Oman Botanic Garden project reviewed
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
Ahmed bin Mohammed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, recently visited the Oman Botanic Garden project in Al Khoudh to monitor its progress. He reviewed the latest updates on one of the most prominent national projects, which has...