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Two Omani projects among top 13 global entries at London International Youth Science Forum
The Arabian Stories
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July 29, 2025
MUSCAT – The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the forum with five scientific projects, chosen from over 340 local research and innovation entries. Out of these, two projects have qualified for the elite global list, marking a significant...
Mission impossible? Indo-Pacific energy security cooperation
Asia Times
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July 29, 2025
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. The recent attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran’s clandestine nuclear facilities have had a detrimental effect on the economic and...
Top firms bid for Musandam Airport construction works
Oman Observer
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July 29, 2025
Several local and international companies have submitted bids for the pre-qualification of contractors for the design and construction of enabling works to the Proposed Musandam Airport in the Wilayat Khasab in Musandam Governorate. Around 20...
President Museveni calls for greater global cooperation to boost African Coffee production
Independent (Uganda)
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July 29, 2025
Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente welcoms Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called for global cooperation to enhance African...
Oman’s FDI: A gateway for the region’s prosperity
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
Oman is moving forward with confidence in its economic journey—one that is full of promise, transformation, and global opportunity. At the heart of this transformation is foreign direct investment, better known as FDI. For many, FDI might sound...
Omani Teens Turn Car Pollution into Industry Gold
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
In a lively classroom at Nuaim bin Masood School in Suhar, two young Omani students were busy turning heads — and changing the game. Omar bin Issa Al Barmani and Tamim bin Yousuf Al Maamari weren’t just your average schoolkids; they had a...
Omani startup targets onboarding of 5,000 drone pilots
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
MUSCAT, JULY 28 Omani drone startup SERB, backed by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) through Future Fund Oman (FFO), plans to onboard 5,000 drone pilots as part of its mission to build a comprehensive drone management ecosystem in the...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 28, 2025
ARY News
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July 28, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is exchanging at a rate of Rs 748.2 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, July 28. The exchange rates for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) are as follows: Buying Rate: 738.2...
Oman attends UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
ADDIS ABABA: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the second United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) being held in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The summit, which concludes on Tuesday, July 29, is jointly organised by the...
Oman’s refinery output edges up 1.6%
Oman Observer
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July 28, 2025
MUSCAT: The total refinery output in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 1.6 per cent by the end of June 2025, according to preliminary statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Despite this modest overall...
Aaradhya Disposal Industries IPO to open on August 4, sets price band at Rs 110 to Rs 116
The Economic Times
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July 29, 2025
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...
Construction of Al Ashkhara Waterfront Project begins
Muscat Daily
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July 28, 2025
Jalan Bani Bu Ali – Construction of the Al Ashkhara Waterfront Project, a major coastal development aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity in the wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Ali, South Sharqiyah started on Sunday. Laying the foundation...
Oman Re: results to 30 June 2025
Atlas Magazine
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Oman Re has published its key business indicators for the first half of 2025. Reinsurance revenue rose by 8% to 26.5 million OMR (68.8 million USD). Gross written premiums (under IFRS 4) stood at 36.7 million OMR (95.5 million USD) compared with...
Commercial establishment in Oman fined RO 1,000, sentenced to jail for violating consumer law
The Arabian Stories
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July 29, 2025
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
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: OQEP launches share buy back programme
Zawya
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Muscat – OQ Exploration and Production Company (OQEP) on Thursday announced a share buy back programme following approval from the Financial Services Authority of Oman (FSA). The programme is intended to further enhance OQEP’s ability to deliver...
Oman: Muscat Stock Exchange index breaks 4,700-point barrier
Zawya
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Muscat – The Muscat Stock Exchange’s (MSX) main index recorded new gains last week, surpassing the 4,700-point threshold and extending its winning streak to five consecutive weeks. The index reached 4,777 points – its highest level since early...
Oman: Duqm emerges as new tourism hub with $47.7mln investment
Zawya
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Duqm – Tourism investment in Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) exceeded RO853mn at the end of 2024, underscoring Duqm’s growing appeal as a coastal destination and business hub. According to SEZAD figures, tourism development in the zone...
Oman's total refinery production rises by 1.6%
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Oman's total refinery production saw a growth of 1.6 percent by the end of June 2025. However, MOGAS (motor gasoline) production in June 2025 saw a decrease of 17.1 percent compared to the previous month. Preliminary statistics from the...
Oman: Major development projects in Al Dhahirah Governorate reviewed
Zawya
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Muscat: Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, conducted a field visit to Al Dhahirah Governorate, during which he reviewed several vital development projects serving the marketing of fisheries,...