A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQAugust 16, 2025The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank, has approved a financing package of $250 million to support a landmark polysilicon manufacturing project in Oman, with a total investment estimated at $1.6…
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August 16, 2025The Gulf aviation sector showed a striking contrast in the first half of 2025. While Dubai International Airport recorded more than 46 million passengers, setting a new milestone, all of Oman’s airports combined (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar,…
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August 16, 2025As part of Oman Vision 2040, the Sultanate is charting a new direction in urban planning through smart cities that combine technological innovation with the preservation of national identity and traditional architecture. The Sultan Haitham City…
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16 August 2025The Central Bank of Oman has issued an official clarification, denying rumors about the issuance of a new OMR 100 banknote. It confirmed that only seven official banknotes are currently in circulation. Official Banknotes in Circulation…
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August 12, 2025The Ministry of Labour and the Royal Oman Police have announced that, under the new regulations, Oman residency cards for expatriates will now be issued with a validity period of 1 to 3 years. This change,…
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12 August 2025Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al Balooshi, Chairman of the Oman Human Rights Commission, stated that the Commission continues its national role in protecting and promoting human rights, based on its legal mandate, the values and principles…
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9 August 2025Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement strongly condemning the Israeli Security Cabinet’s decision to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, calling it a blatant violation of international laws and resolutions. Contents of Oman’s MFA…
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According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total number of registered vehicles in Oman reached 1,798,062 by the end of June 2025, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last…
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According to data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com, as of the end of July 2025, the Sultanate of Oman ranked second among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in terms of the highest gasoline prices. The price of regular gasoline in Oman…
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Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, returned to the country on Sunday morning after a private visit to the United Kingdom that lasted 35 days. The visit began on 29 June and was conducted in line with…
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