Oman-India friendship indispensable alliance
The enduring relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India is a testament to the powerful forces of geography, history and shared culture. It is a strategic…
Not new cold war, Trump wants a new civilisational war
Every few years, I am reminded of one of my cardinal rules of journalism: Whenever you see elephants flying, don’t laugh, take notes. Because if you see elephants flying, something…
Focus on the present and envision what the future holds
With only a few days left to get through 2025, we find ourselves surrounded by a familiar blend of sparkle and pressure. As fairy lights illuminate buildings and Christmas and New…
The post-neoliberal consensus is here
The post-neoliberal consensus is here, but don’t look for it in US President Donald Trump’s policies. After a decade of backlash, it is time to accept not only that neoliberalism i…
Fitch upgrades Omani energy entities EDO and OQ to investment-grade ‘BBB-’
CONRAD PRABHUMUSCAT, DEC 16Following the landmark upgrade of Oman’s sovereign credit rating to investment-grade ‘BBB-’ earlier this month, international ratings agency Fitch Rating…
ITHCA launches venture fund and accelerator
MUSCAT, DEC 16 ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator progra…
Tamkeen initiative to ready SMEs for public tenders
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, DEC 16The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has launched the “Tamkeen” initiative, a nationwide programme designed to prepare small and medium e…
Nama Water operates 1.41m m³/day capacity
MUSCAT, DEC 16Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity of approximately 1.41 million…
I am worried about our future — no thanks to AI
Everyone today is talking about how amazing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is. Academic institutions — be they schools, colleges or universities — are rushing to integrate AI into cl…
Oman Air announces direct flights to Singapore
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026.The new service marks the airline’s latest link to Southeast Asia, increas…