Oman’s SME sector grows strongly, reaching 130,359 firms
MUSCAT: Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector reached 130,359 registered firms by end-December 2025, as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada) ro…
Ramadhan working hours announced in Oman
The official working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadhan for the year 1447 AH shall be as follows: For the State Administrative Apparatus, the official working hours during the…
Hotel revenues in Oman rise
MUSCAT: Revenues of three- to five-star hotels in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 22.2 per cent by the end of December 2025, reaching around RO 297.316 million compared with the same…
Oman–Brazil pact targets 300,000-tonne meat output, 3,000+ jobs
MUSCAT: Oman Food Capital, a holding company under Oman Investment Authority, has signed a strategic partnership with JBS SA of Brazil, one of the largest food companies in the wor…
Want to go viral? Always think about the consequences first
Every now and then, a story goes viral not because it’s extraordinary, but because it taps into a blind spot many people don’t realise they have. What may have started as casual co…
Zheng wins on return at Qatar Open, Andreeva through
Doha: Zheng Qinwen marked her return to action with a three-set win over Sofia Kenin at the Qatar Open on Monday, while Mirra Andreeva eased into the round of 16.Olympic gold meda…
Pakistan to play India at T20 World Cup after boycott called off
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s government on Monday directed the country’s cricket team to play India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo, ending a week-long stand-off…
Skipper Marsh tells Australia to ‘get the job done’ at T20 WC
Colombo: Captain Mitchell Marsh backed his Australia players to “get the job done” as they launch their T20 World Cup title charge against Ireland on Wednesday following a torrid b…
Woman found with marijuana at Muscat Airport
A woman of Asian nationality was arrested by the Directorate General for combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in cooperation with the Muscat International Airport Directora…
Oman Food Capital signs strategic partnership with Brazilian meat giant JBS
Muscat : Oman Food Capital, a holding company under Oman Investment Authority, has signed a strategic partnership with JBS S.A. of Brazil, one of the largest food companies in the…