A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQAs part of the deepening strategic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Iraq, Oman Airports has signed a strategic agreement with Taiba Karbala Company, the investor behind the Karbala International Airport project. The agreement…
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The Police Command in Al Wusta Governorate arrested three Omani citizens in the Wilayat of Haima for facilitating the illegal entry and transportation of 13 Ethiopian nationals using their personal vehicles. The Ethiopian individuals were apprehended for illegal…
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Oman’s property market experienced a notable slowdown in February 2025, with total recorded transactions reaching OMR 362.3 million(approximately USD 940.7 million), down 8.3% compared to February 2024, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Indicator…
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UNESCO has officially registered Al-Nuniya Al-Kubra, a rare maritime manuscript by Omani navigator Shihab al-Din Ahmad bin Majid, in its “Memory of the World” Programme. This makes it the second Omani manuscript to be recognized by the program,…
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His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the Russian Federation starting Monday, 21 April 2025, with one of the most notable outcomes expected to be a mutual visa exemption…
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On Friday, April 18, 2025, a large fire broke out in several warehouses located in Al-Rusail Industrial Area in Seeb, Muscat Governorate. The blaze was successfully brought under control thanks to the swift intervention of Oman’s Civil Defence…
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A recent study conducted by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of Oman reveals that a number of Omani consumers turn to neighboring countries to purchase cars and spare parts — even though prices for some…
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Following a sudden decision by Egyptian authorities to shut down the renowned food brand B.Laban, operations at all 110 branches and production units across Egypt have been suspended. This move comes as part of nationwide regulatory efforts to…
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The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded on Saturday, 19 April 2025, at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Rome, Italy. The four-hour meeting, held under Oman's active diplomatic mediation,…
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His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman is set to visit Russia this week on an official trip, during which he will meet President Vladimir Putin. The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…
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