Info Ministry, SQU hold joint committee meeting
MUSCAT: The Joint Committee between the Ministry of Information and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) held its periodic meeting at the Ministry of Information’s headquarters, in the p…
Transport minister meets Libyan official
MUSCAT: Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, received at his office today Hassan Ali Habib, First Deputy President of t…
Traditional Omani architecture reflects the values of society
Traditional Omani architecture was never only about shelter. In the past, Omanis paid great attention to decorating their homes, especially doors and windows, turning houses into e…
Lights Out: The poetry community bringing writers together in Oman
After graduating from university in the United States, poet and author Qais al Habsi found himself missing the writing spaces he had grown used to.“I used to participate in open mi…
Oman mining offers investment opportunities
MUSCAT, JUNE 17The Sultanate of Oman continues to expand its offering of mining concession areas and attract quality investments, as part of its efforts to increase the mining sect…
CBO waives digital transfer fees for individuals, SMEs
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, JUNE 17The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced a major reform of national payment system fees, removing charges on local digital fund transfers for in…
OMIFCO outlines plan to diversify product portfolio
MUSCAT, JUNE 17Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) – the Sultanate of Oman’s flagship fertiliser producer – has outlined an ambitious long-term strategy to diversify its product…
Oman launches FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative Silver Coin
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), in cooperation with FIFA, has announced the launch of a commemorative silver coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be hosted by the U…
VAT calculation on 1.2% deduction clarified
Muscat: The Tax Authority has clarified the method of calculating Value Added Tax (VAT) on invoices and contracts in the oil and gas sector and government units, where 1.2 per cent…
‘I’m the boss’, Trump tells G7 counterparts
Evian, France: The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over…