Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt
COTONOU: Benin’s government said on Sunday its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have se…
New Rial symbol strengthens cultural and economic identity
We now have a brand new symbol for the Omani Rial, inspired by the Arabic script and calligraphy. This move supports the internationalising of financial services, and also serves t…
Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens
PORT SUDAN: A recent paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan’s South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians includ…
Oman to face Comoros in decisive Arab Cup clash
Doha: Oman Football Team enters a decisive final group stage encounter on Monday facing the Comoros National Team to determine qualification for the Arab Cup quarter-finals. The pi…
Jerry Yang announced as the newest judge for the Africa’s Business Heroes Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) initiative is pleased to announce that Jerry Yang will join the judging panel at the 7th ABH Summit & Grand Finale on December 12-13, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Tunisian President receives Minister of Commerce
Tunis: President Kais Saied of the Republic of Tunisia, received Qais Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, at the Carthage Palace in the Tun…
Oman, Tunisia deepen trade and investment ties
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and Tunisia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic and investment relations following the Omani-Tunisian Economic Forum hel…
IGC approves BP Ghazeer pipeline transfer
MUSCAT: The Integrated Gas Company (IGC) has approved the transfer of the BP Block 61 Ghazeer Gas Export Pipeline (Phase 2) to OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), following a comprehensive tec…
Oman electricity output up 6.1% by October
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a 6.1 per cent rise in total electricity production by the end of October 2025, reaching 44,814.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh), compared with 42,255….
Shinas shrimp farm nears completion
MUSCAT: Construction is progressing well on a major shrimp farming project in Shinas, highlighting Oman’s growing focus on aquaculture as a strategic pillar for food security and e…