Dollar Firms on Safe-Haven Demand
HONG KONG, (Reuters) – The dollar clung to its recent strength near a two-month high on Thursday as fresh Gulf hostilities sapped risk appetite, while the Japanese yen hovered near…
Gold rises as markets weigh Iran deal
Gold prices gained on Thursday, supported by lower crude oil prices and a weaker dollar, as investors assessed renewed expectations for a resolution to the U.S.-Israeli war with I…
From to Capitalism and Future Crisis of Human Civilization
Before discussing the future impact of capitalism on human society, it is important to understand where this economic system came from and why it became so powerful. History shows…
Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
DUBAI: A new U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes on Thursday for progress toward ending the wider U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, though there…
FSA sets 30-day deadline for accounting, auditing licences
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a circular calling on all applicants who previously submitted registration and licensing applications to practise the acc…
Asyad Group acquires key stake in Uzbek logistics platforms
Muscat: Asyad Group, the global integrated logistics provider of the Sultanate of Oman, announced the closing of a strategic transaction to acquire a controlling stake in key logis…
Oman Customs to require palletised imports from July 15
MUSCAT: Oman Customs will make the use of pallets mandatory for imported goods arriving through land border crossings from July 15, 2026, in a move aimed at speeding up cargo handl…
Public told to avoid sunstroke as temperatures soar
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office (Met Office ) issued a set of public health guidelines aimed at preventing sunstroke and heat-related illnesses as soaring summer temperatures c…
Israel’s defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV: Israel’s military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel Ka…
SPIEF 2026 gets underway
St PETERSBURG: The 29th edition of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), engaging over 130 countries in various brainstorming over 4 days, began at the ExpoForum…