A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
ConnsectThe Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion has issued Ministerial Decision No. 435/2024, prohibiting foreign investment in 28 new activities, limiting these to Omani investors only. This decision is aimed at balancing the attraction of high-quality investments…
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His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth, visited the Oman national football team’s camp at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in the Wilayat of Baushar, providing the players with renewed motivation…
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A high-level delegation from government and public sector entities responsible for implementing Oman’s national food security strategy visited the Food City project in Khazaen Economic City for an initial assessment. The Food City project is designed to address…
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Tropical Storm "Asna" is currently active in the Arabian Sea with wind speeds ranging between 35 to 45 knots. The storm is moving westward towards the Gulf of Oman and is expected to veer south to southwest over…
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Sparklo, a global leader in clean technology and AI-driven solutions, has commenced the installation of its Sparklomat recycling machines in Oman. These advanced machines, designed to support the recycling of plastic bottles and aluminum cans, have been set…
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The tourism landscape in the Middle East is set for a significant transformation with the launch of the new "GCC Grand Tours" visa in December 2024. This innovative visa program, modeled after Europe's Schengen visa, will allow travelers…
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In the first seven months of 2024, the total number of passengers traveling through Oman's airports—Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm—reached 8,478,548, marking a 9.2% increase compared to 7,757,629 passengers during the same period in 2023. The number of…
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Ahmad al Harthy, the prominent Omani driver, will participate in the sixth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship this weekend in the United States. The race, held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas,…
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The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has successfully implemented a pilot project using rubber-modified asphalt on the streets of Al Khabourah in the North Batinah Governorate. This innovative approach utilizes recycled tires to reduce environmental…
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Oman Air has kicked off its biggest ever global sale campaign, offering discounts of up to 25% on Business and Economy Class tickets across its entire network. Running until September 5, 2024, the sale offers travelers an opportunity…
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