Oman Participates in GCC Economic Meeting
Muscat, 30 Apr 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 15th meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Economic and Developmental Affairs Authority…
Port of Duqm joins Oman Net Zero Centre’s Meezan platform
ort of Duqm Company has signed the Meezan Subscription Agreement with the Oman Net Zero Centre under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, becoming the first non-hydrocarbon entity…
Global oil price hits 4-year high amid tensions
Global oil prices jumped to a four-year high of more than $122 a barrel on Thursday, on concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could worsen and lead to a protracted Middle East oil supply…
EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains
Most emerging market stocks and currencies dipped on Thursday on concerns that the Iran war could escalate, sending oil prices soaring over 7%, while investors assessed the impact…
Foreign Minister receives Russian Official
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received on Thursday Georgy Borisenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.During the meeting,…
Royal Decree establishes AI economic zone in Muscat
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday issued Royal decree No (50/2026) on establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat. Art…
World must ‘accelerate’ clean energy transition: COP31 president
The global energy crisis has underscored the need for the world economy to transform and “accelerate the transition to clean energy”, the Turkish president-designate of the COP31 c…
Oman crude futures jump to $111.44 per barrel
Muscat: Oman crude oil futures surged to $111.44 per barrel at the end of April trading, tracking a broader global rally that has pushed oil prices sharply higher.Oil prices soared…
Afghan women footballers celebrate ‘historic moment’
A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches is a “historic moment” and “basic human right”, former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on…
Iran defies Trump’s blockade as oil prices soar
Tehran: Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a c…