MSX Trading Value Reaches RO 6.9 Billion by End-H1 2026
The main index of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) rose by 66.8% by the end of June 2026 to reach 7,507.9 points, compared with 4,500.9 points at the end of June 2025.The value of s…
Decision Issued on Tax Invoices in Electronic Format
Muscat: The Tax Authority today issued Decision No 189/2026 amending certain provisions of the Regulations of the Value-Added Tax Law, which include the issuance of tax invoices in…
Music producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Grammy-winning British musician and producer William Orbit, whose work helped reshape music for artists including Madonna, Britney Spears and U2, has died aged 69, his family and f…
Second KATSEYE member goes on hiatus
Sophia Laforteza, the leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and well-being, Hybe and Geffen sa…
Oman takes tax invoicing digital
MUSCAT: The Tax Authority has issued Decision No 189/2026 amending provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, introducing requirements for tax invoic…
Oman mandates electronic tax invoices from April 2027
MUSCAT: Oman’s Tax Authority on Sunday issued Decision No. 189/2026 amending provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Value Added Tax Law, introducing mandatory electronic tax…
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, PM Netanyahu says
JERUSALEM: Israel has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace 15-point plan for Gaza, and will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms, Prime Minister Benjamin Neta…
Iran, US continue exchanging correspondence through mediators
Muscat: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that Iran is not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States, but the exchange of correspondence through med…
His Majesty the Sultan pays a private visit to Qatar
DOHA: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today paid a private visit to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar.During the visit, a frate…
No reopening of Hormuz unless US meets conditions: IRGC
Tehran: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran’s conditions set out t…