No end to deadlock as Iran, US reject talks
Iran said on Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s terms for end…
Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens food supply, says UN official
PARIS: Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a…
ROP foils attempt to transfer $6.6 million
MUSCAT: The Directorate-General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation, in cooperation with the National Central Bureaus of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPO…
Major solar module maker launches in Oman
MUSCAT, MAY 11Having brought into operation its high-tech solar PV module manufacturing facility in Salalah Free Zone, the Advanced American Clean Energy Company (AACE) has unveile…
Al Sharqiyah South expands investment partnerships with 27 projects
MUSCAT, MAY 11The Al Sharqiyah South Governorate is witnessing rapid economic and developmental growth through the implementation of 27 new development projects with a total cost e…
Oman plans jobs framework for civil society sector
MUSCAT: The National Employment Programme has moved to establish a national employment governance system for the civil society and charitable sectors as part of broader efforts to…
The Green Dividend: Oman’s new carbon partnership with Japan
MUSCAT, MAY 11A newly launched Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) between Oman and Japan is expected to open the door to significant Japanese investment, advanced technologies and tec…
5 new investment projects unveiled at Real Estate Expo
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has affirmed that the 21st edition of the Oman Real Estate, Design and Build Conference and Exhibition 2026 marks a decisive shif…
‘Confident Steps’ initiative seeks to develop students’ self-confidence
MANAH: The Wilayat of Manah celebrated the conclusion of the ‘Confident Steps’ initiative on Monday at the Office of the Wali of Manah, under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin Ahme…
Strong turnout at real estate expo
MUSCAT: The second day of the 21st edition of the Oman Real Estate, Design and Build Exhibition and Conference 2026 showed strong participation from real estate developers, sector…