Oil prices fall on news of possible Iran deal
U.S. officials said Sunday that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But final approval of a deal could take d…
Salalah – A hub for advanced manufacturing, downstream industries
Muscat: Salalah is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing and downstream industries.Backed by strong infrastructure, port connectivity and Oman Vision 2040’…
Oman, EU call for restoring maritime navigation
Muscat: The European Commission Vice-President and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy held a telephone conversation with Oman’s Forei…
Trump says no rush for deal
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received a verbal message from Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.This took pl…
Decentralisation drives tourism growth in Oman
MUSCAT: Oman’s decentralisation approach is emerging as a key driver in reshaping the tourism landscape across the Sultanate of Oman, with governors affirming that the powers grant…
Solar energy boosts sustainability in agriculture and livestock sector
MUSCAT: Investing in clean energy is emerging as a practical environmental and economic solution in response to the growing shift towards renewable energy sources, particularly in…
Oman marks Arab Day of Supreme Audit Institutions
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority (SFAAA), joins in celebrating the ‘Arab Day of Supreme Audit Institutions,’ obs…
Al Batinah North honey production hits 158,000kg
SUHAR: The total production of local Samar (Acacia) and Sidr (Christ’s thorn) honey in Al Batinah North Governorate reached approximately 158,000 kilogrammes, registering positive…
SABYYA AL GHARIFA, A LIVING TRADITION
In the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq, the ‘Sabyya Al Gharifa’ Habta stands out as one of the most prominent seasonal traditional markets, continuing to maintain its social and economic sign…
Eid shopping picks up at Muttrah Souq
MUSCAT: Foot traffic at the traditional Muttrah Souq leading up to Eid had been slow until the weekend, but since Thursday, the market has been vibrant with neon lights and colourf…