A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQThe Ministry of Labor in Oman has issued Decision No. 452/2024, temporarily suspending the issuance of work permits for foreign nationals in specific jobs for a period of six months. This decision is based on Royal Decree No.…
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In the first half of 2024, the Oman real estate market reached RO1.41 billion (equivalent to $3.67 billion), marking a 0.5% increase compared to RO1.4 billion (equivalent to $3.60 billion) in the same period of 2023. This modest…
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Oman has been recognized as one of the best countries for expatriates in the Expat Insider 2024 survey. The Sultanate ranks 12th overall in the survey, earning high marks for friendliness, security, and ease of settling in. The…
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In the first half of 2024, Oman experienced a 7% increase in tourism, hosting approximately two million foreign visitors, compared to the previous year. Emiratis topped the list with 578,351 visitors, followed by Indians with 316,890, Yemenis with…
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According to the Omani Astronomical Society, Oman is currently experiencing the Perseids meteor shower, which started on August 15 and will continue until August 24, 2024. This annual event is one of the most famous summer meteor showers…
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Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology is set to open bids next month for an international tender seeking design and supervision services for the development of the Khor Grama project, located in the Wilayat of Sur…
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The Sultanate of Oman will host the third edition of the International Bee Exhibition and Conference titled "Africa Bee Expo 2024" from 18 to 21 September 2024. The event will take place in Exhibition Hall 1 and the…
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The use of cheques in Oman has decreased significantly. According to the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), the number of cheques used has dropped from 4.7 million in 2018 to 3.7 million in 2023. This decline is attributed…
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Omani company Muscat Gases, in collaboration with Taiwanese company Zerova Technologies, is set to establish the first electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment factory in the Middle East. This agreement, aimed at accelerating the development of electric vehicles in…
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The Ministry of Health of Oman reported in its annual report for 2023 that 86,955 surgeries were performed in its hospitals. Of these, 39,976 were for men and 46,979 for women. The number of hospitals in the country…
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