Fitch upgrades Omani energy entities EDO and OQ to investment-grade ‘BBB-’
CONRAD PRABHUMUSCAT, DEC 16Following the landmark upgrade of Oman’s sovereign credit rating to investment-grade ‘BBB-’ earlier this month, international ratings agency Fitch Rating…
ITHCA launches venture fund and accelerator
MUSCAT, DEC 16 ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator progra…
Tamkeen initiative to ready SMEs for public tenders
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, DEC 16The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has launched the “Tamkeen” initiative, a nationwide programme designed to prepare small and medium e…
Nama Water operates 1.41m m³/day capacity
MUSCAT, DEC 16Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity of approximately 1.41 million…
I am worried about our future — no thanks to AI
Everyone today is talking about how amazing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is. Academic institutions — be they schools, colleges or universities — are rushing to integrate AI into cl…
Oman Air announces direct flights to Singapore
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026.The new service marks the airline’s latest link to Southeast Asia, increas…
Central Bank of Oman rolls out partial payment cheque system
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has introduced the System of Partial Payment of Cheques, effective from December 15, 2025, in line with new regulatory instructions aimed at…
ITHCA launches accelerator, venture fund to boost Omani–Saudi tech cooperation
ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator programme and a ventu…
Sudan again ranks first on Emergency Watchlist of worsening crises
War-ravaged Sudan, home to the world’s worst internal displacement crisis, has topped the annual Emergency Watchlist of countries where humanitarian conditions are expected to det…
Economic integration a key pillar in advancing Oman–India relations
Muscat: Omani–Indian relations are witnessing significant and growing development across various fields, particularly in economic integration, which serves as a fundamental pillar…