A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
Connsect—19 November 2025His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has issued a special royal pardon for 247 prisoners, covering both Omani and non-Omani inmates convicted in various cases. According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the pardon was granted…
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—19 November 2025The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) today introduced the official symbol of the Omani rial, a step aimed at strengthening the currency’s presence in global financial and digital markets and standardizing its representation across banking and…
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—18 November 2025The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced that the road connecting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roundabout to the Qurum Beach Roundabout in Muscat has been completely closed to traffic as of early dawn today, Tuesday, 18…
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—17 November 2025Dr. Yousuf bin Khamis Al-Mabsali announced that the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded unprecedented growth in October 2025, with the total trading value reaching 1.074 billion Omani rials (USD 2.79 billion)—an increase of more than 110%…
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—17 November 2025Oman Airports announced that Muscat International Airport has become the first airport in the world to deploy Wi-Fi 7 technology, implemented in partnership with Huawei as part of the Sultanate’s digital transformation program and Vision Oman…
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August 17, 2025In Oman, there is growing pressure to fully implement Ministerial Decision No. 235/2025, which mandates that only Omani nationals are allowed to drive refrigerated transport trucks. However, field reports confirm that the decision has not been…
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August 17, 2025Oman’s Ministry of Finance announced that the country’s public debt reached OMR 14.1 billion (≈36.6$bn) by the end of Q2 2025, compared to OMR 14.4 billion during the same period in 2024. Over the same period,…
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August 17, 2025The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in Oman has announced Ministerial Decision No. 123/2025, officially granting a group of tax authority employees the status of judicial officers. The move is aimed at strengthening efforts to…
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August 17, 2025The Vice-Chairman of Oman’s National Human Rights Commission affirmed that employers withholding workers’ passports is considered illegal, inhumane, and a punishable crime under Omani law. His remarks came during an interview on the program “Forum Al-Wisal”…
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August 16, 2025Work is advancing in Sultan Haitham City, one of Oman’s flagship urban developments, with seven packages exceeding OMR 206 million covering roads, core infrastructure, green spaces, and educational/cultural facilities. Phase One Details Total area: 14.8m sqm…
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