Oil drops on US-Iran talks
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Thursday after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing concerns that a potential militar…
Duqm Refinery charts next growth phase after capacity boost
MUSCAT: Having achieved a notable increase in its processing capacity, Duqm Refinery is now embarking on a number of initiatives to optimise value creation from the estimated $9 bi…
Asyad Group completes transport of ultra-heavy cryogenic tank
Muscat: Asyad Group has successfully completed the transportation and installation of an ultra-heavy pressurised cryogenic tank, underscoring its capabilities in specialised indust…
Brett Lee bats for India-Pak match but Pakistan PM calls boycott ‘appropriate’
NEW DELHI: Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster on February 15 but Pakistan Prime Minister Shehb…
Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says
Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President A…
Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
MANCHESTER, England: Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastl…
Tax Authority unveils VAT refund plan for tourists
Muscat: The government will implement the Value Added Tax (VAT) refund service for tourists after reaching an agreement with the companies providing these services on the applicabl…
New baggage allowance rules for expats travelling to India
Muscat: The Indian government has raised the limit for passengers bringing duty-free imported goods into India from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, according to the official statement of…
Tax Authority says 2025 revenues hit RO 1.37bn, tax returns rise 37%
Muscat: Oman Tax Authority said tax revenues reached about RO 1.373 billion in 2025 and the number of tax returns filed rose to about 353,000, up 37% from 2024, citing stronger v…
Breast cancer tops list with 393 cases in Oman in 2021
Muscat: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Ministry of Health (MoH) renewed calls for early detection and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, stressing that timely screening and…