Iran war triggers global race to build oil reserves: Bousso
LONDON: Vulnerable countries that paid a high economic price during the Iran war are seeking to build domestic oil and gas storage buffers against future shocks, a drive that coul…
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland: The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Te…
Three killed in rare Philippine school shooting
Manila: At least three people were killed and five others injured on Monday in a rare school shooting incident in the central Philippines, police said.Police have yet to establish…
Travellers from Ebola-hit countries asked to complete health declaration
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a circular asking travellers and airlines operating in the Sultanate of Oman to ensure that passengers arriving from Ebola-aff…
OMIFCO conducts a roadshow for IPO
The first two retail investor roadshows organised by Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOG (under transformation) “OMIFCO” in Sur and Nizwa attracted strong interest and broad engagem…
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Oman tax, fee revenue hits RO 2.1bn in 2025
Muscat: When Oman introduced VAT in 2021, the question was whether it would stick. Four years on, the answer is in the numbers.Value-added tax generated RO 631 million in 2025, exc…
Oman’s development spending rises 38% to accelerate project delivery
Muscat: Oman’s development expenditure reached RO 1.577 billion in 2025, exceeding the approved budget allocation by RO 437 million, as the government increased funding to accelera…
Cabo Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw
MIAMI: Cabo Verde put in another brilliant performance to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a Group H thriller on Sunday, backing up their goalless draw with Spain in their first ever…
Egypt down New Zealand to lead Group G
VANCOUVER: Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cupwin as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, mo…