Vehicle registrationsin Oman continue upward trend
MUSCAT: The number of registered vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 5.6 per cent by the end of November 2025, reaching 1.84 million, compared with 1.75 million during the sa…
Project to position Oman as global grain trading hub
MUSCAT, DEC 29A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently between Salalah Mills Company SAOG and the Port of Salalah will pave the way for the development of a Strategic Si…
OQGN sets GCC benchmark with ISO 50001 certification
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, DEC 29OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN), the exclusive transporter and operator of the Sultanate of Oman’s natural gas transmission network, proudly achieved ISO…
Oman launches marble investment openings
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has announced new investment opportunities in the marble sector, offering two public mineral areas in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate to local an…
Al Jabal Al Akhdhar tourism drive accelerates
A series of development, service and investment projects valued at around RO 9 million are being implemented in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar as part of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate’s effor…
Sohar International gets initial nod for HK representative office
Muscat: Sohar International said it has received the Central Bank of Oman’s initial approval to open a representative office in Hong Kong (HK), as the bank pushes to strengthen li…
Oman’s MoL reports cases of fake certificates
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) said that it has reported cases involving the forgery of professional classification certificates and licenses to practice professions. Such acts const…
2025: A global overview
From the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the year 2025 was defined by political shifts, a change in the papacy, and climate-driven disasters. North AmericaOn January 20,…
4 killed, three critically injured in Rustaq accident
Muscat: A road accident in Rustaq led to the death of 4 people and three critical injuries.The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that the hospital in Al Rustaq responded to the eme…
2026 Mega Cup: Football’s global juggernaut
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the planet’s premier sporting spectacle, is poised to become an event of unparalleled scale in its upcoming edition. The tournament will feature 48 nationa…