A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
ConnsectAccording to the newly released 2025 Global Terrorism Index, Oman ranks 7th among Arab countries and holds the 37th position globally in the list of nations affected by terrorism. (Source–reliefweb.int) The report, published by the Institute for Economics…
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According to the report on Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) increased its foreign assets and gold reserves to OMR 7.068 billion (USD 18.37 billion) by the end of December 2024. This marks a…
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According to Royal Decree No. 21/2025, the details of which were published on Sunday, March 2, the Omani government has established new regulations for political asylum. This decree falls within the framework of the new competencies of the…
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Oman has secured the position of the least polluted Arab country in the 2025 Global Pollution Index, published by the international platform “Pollution Index by Country 2025 – Numbeo.com” The country also ranked 22nd globally in this assessment.…
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Muscat, Oman – Sultan Haitham City, one of the largest urban development projects in Oman, will be showcased at the MIPIM 2025 Global Urban Festival, taking place from March 11 to 14 in Cannes, France. This project represents…
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International Arabian Horse Competitions Featuring the Finest Stallions and Mares; The third stage of the Global Arabian Horse Tour (GCAT) will take place from March 6 to 8, 2025, in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious event, recognized in the…
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As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, the tradition of mass Iftar gatherings has flourished across Oman, fostering a spirit of unity and generosity within communities. One of the most notable of these gatherings is the daily Iftar…
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On March 3, 2025, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, held a phone discussion with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, to discuss the deep historical and friendly relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United…
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82 Afghan Female Students Face an Uncertain Future.. More than 80 Afghan female students in Oman are facing the threat of expulsion and forced return to Afghanistan. This crisis follows the suspension of U.S. financial aid and scholarships…
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Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) with David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office…
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