A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQJuly 1, 2025Bank Muscat has announced that starting August 30, 2025, all money transfers using mobile number, QR code, or Alias to banks other than Bank Muscat or Meethaq will incur a fee of 105 baisa. Scope of…
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1 July 2025 As of today, Oman’s Environment Authority (EA) has officially launched Phase 3 of the nationwide plastic bag ban, in line with Ministerial Decision No. 8/2024. This initiative is part of the country’s long-term environmental strategy to…
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July 1, 2025Starting today, the use of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is officially mandatory for all domestic and international banking transactions in Oman. This policy, issued by the Central Bank of Oman, aligns with global standards…
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July 1, 2025LuLu Retail Holding PLC, a leading integrated retail giant in the region, has been awarded the prestigious "Best Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the Middle East" by EMEA Finance during its 2024 awards ceremony held in…
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1 July 2025The Muscat Taafi Center was officially inaugurated today in Al Amerat, Muscat, as a dedicated medical facility for addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The center features a capacity of 130 beds and was established at a total…
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June 30, 2025The former Muscat International Airport is set to be transformed into a vibrant aviation-themed leisure and commercial hub, with proposals including an aviation museum, shopping malls, restaurants, and various public attractions. Naif bin Ali Al Abri,…
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29 June 2025Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, departed Muscat this morning for a private and unofficial trip to the United Kingdom. The visit was announced through a brief royal statement, using the traditional phrase: “Surrounded…
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June 28, 2025The Sultanate of Oman has achieved an outstanding position in global aviation security, ranking 4th worldwide and 3rd regionally, following the UAE (1st) and Qatar (2nd), according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit conducted…
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June 28, 2025A new aircraft maintenance hangar at Muscat International Airport is scheduled to be inaugurated later this year. The facility is designed to accommodate a wide range of aircraft, including large models such as the Airbus A380.…
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June 28, 2025Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has announced a partial and full closure of the Al Khuwair service road adjacent to Sultan Qaboos Street, due to ongoing development work in the Al Khuwair…
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