A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
ConnsectThe official price of Omani crude oil for delivery in June fell by $5.96 on Monday, April 7, 2025, settling at $64.56 per barrel, down from $70.52 per barrel recorded last Friday. According to the official report, the…
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Sohar International Bank announced on Monday, April 7, 2025, that it has begun reviewing a potential merger with Al Ahli Bank, a deal that, if completed, would create an entity with total assets of approximately OMR 11.1 billion…
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Osaka – Sunday, April 6, 2025 | As Expo 2025 officially opened in Osaka, Japan, the Sultanate of Oman inaugurated its national pavilion in the presence of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture,…
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Sohar – April 9, 2025 | One of Oman’s most iconic landmarks, Sohar Fort, attracted over 1,170 visitors during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, including both citizens and residents. Sultan Ali Al Muqbali, Director of Sohar Fort Museum,…
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With Ramadhan and Eid holidays just concluded, several regions across the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, signaling the arrival of summer. According to the latest bulletin from Oman Meteorology, Sur recorded the highest…
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The SAM VISION exhibition will kick off on Wednesday, April 9 to Saturday, April 12, April 12 at The Village, Muscat. Centered around fashion, handmade crafts, and homemade sweets, the event aims to blend creativity, art, and modern…
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Oman’s international gold trade witnessed substantial growth by the end of November 2024, with notable increases in imports, exports, and re-exports, reflecting rising regional demand for the precious metal. According to preliminary data from the National Centre for…
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The market capitalization of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) climbed to OMR 27.64 billion (approx. USD 71.8 billion) at the end of March 2025, marking an increase of OMR 328.6 million compared to February. This growth was largely…
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Barka – Saturday, April 6, 2025The Royal Camel Racing Festival 2025 (Kass Al-Sultan) will kick off tomorrow, Sunday, April 7, at the Al-Fulaij Track in Wilayat Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate. The prestigious event will feature around 1,650…
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The newly imposed 10% reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump on GCC countries will have a limited and non-threatening impact on Oman’s economy, according to HE Dr. Nasser bin Rashid Al Mawali, Undersecretary at the Ministry of…
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