Workshop aims to enhance export readiness of Omani firms
MUSCAT, JUNE 9The training workshop entitled “Enhancing the Export Performance of Omani Institutions” was launched today, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Invest…
MoCIIP reviews construction materials sector and highlights growth potential
MUSCAT, JUNE 9The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by the Competition and Monopoly Prevention Centre, held a specialised two-day worksh…
Understanding Oman’s stance on Hormuz Strait
The Strait of Hormuz has once again returned to the forefront of political and diplomatic discussions. This resurgence follows indications of Omani-Iranian understandings to study…
Can economies automate and employ at the same time?
One of the most important economic debates today is not about artificial intelligence itself. It is about what AI and automation mean for jobs.Across the world, governments are try…
Tourism undersecretary inspects Al Nakheel project progress
Muscat: “Al Nakheel” Integrated Tourism Complex in the Sultanate of Oman welcomed His Excellency Azzan bin Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism…
ROP foil attempted vehicle smuggling in Dhofar
Muscat: The General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation, in cooperation with the Dhofar Governorate Police Command, has foiled an attempted vehicle smuggling operati…
Cancer vaccines based on mRNA advance, despite US cuts
CHICAGO: Treatments based on the same mRNA technology that delivered COVID-19 vaccines to market in record time are showing lasting benefit against the deadly skin cancer melano…
Congo reports more than 100 Ebola deaths
The number of confirmed deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 101,officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Con…
Future Oman Fund signs RO583m deals, targets 2,302 jobs
Muscat: The Future Oman Fund has signed agreements for 105 projects and investments worth more than RO583 million, strengthening Oman’s drive to attract foreign capital, expand s…
PDO launches Hackathon 2.0 to advance digital innovation
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has launched the second edition of its Hackathon, a three-day innovation challenge under its Ignite Digital Campaign 2026, aimed at deve…