The role of intellectual property in supporting national economy
In today’s global economy, perhaps more than ever before, nations are learning to appreciate the value of intellectual property (IP). Specifically, the term intellectual property r…
Counting progress: Oman’s story told through statistics
World Statistics Day returned on October 20, celebrated only once every five years under the United Nations theme “Quality statistics and data for everyone”. To mark the occasion,…
What we leave behind: Greatness beyond titles
There comes a point in every leader’s journey when titles start to lose their shine. The words printed on a doorplate or business card can open doors, but they can’t keep them open…
Egypt opens grand museum opened to the public
On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, arrived in Cairo on Friday to take part in the off…
CBO clarifies on personal, housing loans
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has stated that the maximum deduction percentage from the salary for a personal loan is 50 percent and 60 percent for a housing loan.The bank added t…
Oman & Spain: Strategic relations and new partnerships
Muscat – Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared…
His Majesty to visit Spain on Monday
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state visit to the Kingdom of Spain this Monday.A statement was issued by the Diwan of the Royal Court to this effect. It reads as…
All efforts in place to ensure no power interruption in Nizwa: Nama
Nama Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed its preparedness to deal with emergencies, following the fire that broke out on Friday in the Ghaf Al Sheikh area of Nizwa Gov…
Indian Sikhs given visas for festival in Pakistan
Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighbouring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during the conflict in May.T…
Al Busaidi State: 281 years of enduring legacy
Muscat — The Al Busaidi Dynasty Foundation Day by Sayyid Ahmed bin Said, in 1744, was a pivotal event and a landmark in Omani history. It laid the foundations of national unity and…