Oman to have its own national payment card
The Central Bank of Oman on Monday said that local banks will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision. The card will provide a secure and seamless local payment ex…
Royal hospital introduces Thermablate technology for uterine treatment
Muscat: For the first time in the Sultanate of Oman, the Royal Hospital has introduced the advanced Thermablate technology for the treatment and removal of the uterine lining, as p…
Salalah Port lifts capacity to 6m TEUs: CCO
Salalah — Salalah Port has completed a major container-terminal upgrade that raises its annual handling capacity to 6 million TEUs, reinforcing its role as one of the world’s top t…
Oman-Iraq trade exchange crosses RO 239 mn in first half of 2025
The trade volume between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Iraq reached RO 239,242,502 during the first half of 2025, marking a 1.2% increase compared to the same period in…
Apple sales surge as iPhone 17 launch nears
Apple surged 12% in August, its best month in over a year, and a welcome relief after a toughstretch for shareholders. The iPhone maker reported double-digit growth across key area…
Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach remote quake-hit mountain villages
Rescuers in Afghanistan will try to reach isolated villages in the eastern region of Kunar on Tuesday, the epicentre of an earthquake that killed over 800 people and injured more…
India to start commercial chip production by 2025
India will begin commercial semiconductor production by the end of 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday, touting his nation as a future “global hub” for chip innovat…
Omran marks 20th anniversary with new projects, partnerships in Oman
Muscat – Oman Tourism Development Company (O Group) has announced a series of strategic investment partnerships with leading local and international institutions as part of its Gro…
Dhofar media chief hails Khareef 2025 coverage, credits minister’s direct oversight
SALALAH: Dr Mohammed Al-Sha’shai, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Information in Dhofar, has thanked Oman’s media sector for its ‘professional and responsible’ cover…
Iraqi PM to visit Oman for talks
The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia’ al Sudani, will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, during which he will conduct official talks with His…