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Oman’s industrial sector contributes 19.5% to GDP

Muscat : This marks a significant 19.5 percent share of the total GDP, valued at RO 20.9 billion, reflecting the…

8 months ago

Digital passport in ‘experimental stage’, to be implemented soon: Royal Oman Police

Muscat : Mohsen Khamisi, through his account on the X platform, shared suggestions from a student of the Royal Oman…

8 months ago

Oman to experience weather change due to low-pressure trough

Muscat :The weather maps and numerical forecasts indicate that the depression will bring increased cloud coverage, with chances of scattered…

8 months ago

In a global first, diaspora archives from Oman go online on National Archives of India portal

Muscat: In a proud moment for the distinguished Indian diaspora in the Sultanate of Oman, archives from the Indian diaspora…

8 months ago

Explained: Here’s why Oman will celebrate National Day on November 20

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Saturday declared that November 20 of each year will be celebrated as…

8 months ago

His Majesty gives directives to rename national highways in Oman

Muscat: The road linking Muscat, Ad Dakhiliyah, Ad Dhahirah, and Al Buraimi governorates, stretching from the Burj Al Sahwa roundabout…

8 months ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham marks fifth anniversary with RO 178 million grant benefiting over 100,000 citizens

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has announced a generous grant totaling RO 178 million to support over 100,000…

8 months ago

Oman ranks 17th globally and first in Gulf in the fisheries index

Muscat: Dr. Dawood bin Sulaiman Al Yahyaei, Director General of Fisheries Research, announced the completion of five major projects funded…

8 months ago

Trade sector in Oman powers ahead, fueling economic diversification and growth

Muscat: Recent statistics reveal that the trade sector’s contribution to Oman’s GDP surged to RO 18.4 billion by the end…

8 months ago

Oil rockets to three-month high, diesel surges past 2024 mark

Muscat: Brent crude futures climbed $2.84, or 3.7 percent, to settle at $79.76 a barrel, briefly crossing $80 a barrel.…

8 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season visitors surge to 16 million

Cairo: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia's flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has attracted a record 16 million visitors in just three…

8 months ago

South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash

SEOUL: The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left…

8 months ago

President Murmu confers Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (January 10, 2025) conferred the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award to 27 people at the…

8 months ago

Elite runners target new year success at Dubai Marathon 2025

Dubai: A line-up featuring a former world marathon champion, a former marathon world record holder and international city marathon winners…

8 months ago

UAE updates VAT law: New rules for precious metals and jewellery

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it is expanding the application of the reverse charge mechanism…

8 months ago

Adani Group to raise $833 million as it exits joint venture with Wilmar

The Adani Group will raise INR 71.48 billion ($833 million) by selling up to 20 per cent stake in Mumbai-listed…

8 months ago

GDRFA launches ‘We are here for you’ campaign at Dubai Global Village

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has kicked off its “We Are Here For…

8 months ago

‘Forever in our hearts’: Remembering the legacy of late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos

MUSCAT: January 10 mark the fifth anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said’s death.His Majesty Sultan Qaboos…

8 months ago

Exciting weather weekend ahead: Sunny days, misty nights and foggy mornings in the UAE

Dubai : Get ready for an exciting weather weekend ahead! According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), tomorrow’s forecast…

8 months ago

Dubai Marathon 2025: Important traffic updates and road closures for January 12

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has shared road closures and traffic plan for Dubai Marathon 2025, taking…

8 months ago

Gold prices near 4-week high ahead of key jobs report

MUSCAT : Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,664.30 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $2,681.80, continuing…

8 months ago

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