US, Iran agree to ceasefire
The United States and Iran reached an eleventh-hour ceasefire deal Tuesday evening, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to start wiping out Iran’s “whole civilization” if…
Trump to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Trump said he agreed to suspend a devas…
Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline
Islamabad – Pakistan’s prime minister, who is playing a key mediating role in the Middle East conflict, on Wednesday urged US President Donald Trump to extend his deadline for mass…
FSA warns against dealing with unauthorised securities entities
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a public awareness campaign addressing financial fraud linked to entities and platforms offering investment services in securiti…
The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed
This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
CBO eases loan stress of rain hit borrowers
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman’s relief measures to support small businesses hit by recent heavy rains is drawing widespread public acclaim.The CBO allowed some borrowers, whose…
Shura approves reports on proposed requests
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura on Tuesday approved a number of proposed requests with economic and social dimensions during its 13th regular session of the 3rd regular annual sitting…
MoARA reviews 2026 plan
SUHAR: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) reviewed the pillars of its 2026 executive plan in Al Batinah North Governorate during a meeting between Dr Mohammed bin…
Royal Office Minister receives British official, Syrian Ambassador
MUSCAT: Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani, Minister of the Royal Office, on Tuesday received Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Developm…
Qualifiers announced for invention exhibition
SUHAR: The Research and Innovation Authority on Tuesday announced at Sohar University the four qualifiers selected to represent the Sultanate of Oman at the International Invention…