Global economy ‘more resilient than expected’
The global economy has been ‘markedly more resilient than expected’ against a hostile backdrop of geopolitical and trade uncertainty, according to the World Bank which has upgraded…
OCCI plays vital role in supporting public–private partnerships
Economic partnership between government institutions and the private sector is carried out through a number of organisations, foremost among them the Oman Chamber of Commerce and I…
Oman eyes African food markets
MUSCAT: A dialogue session highlighting investment and trade opportunities in Africa’s food market was organised by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones,…
Empowerment is key key to sustainable livelihoods
MUSCAT:The Sultanate of Oman is striving to find innovative solutions to support self-employed individuals through initiatives and projects focused on empowering citizens in the la…
Middle East space programmes shift from prestige to performance
MUSCAT: The Middle East’s space sector is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation — from headline-grabbing missions to economically grounded programmes focused on sustainab…
RCA employee discovers two new asteroids
Muscat: An employee of the Royal Court Affairs Astronomical Observatory discovered two asteroids located in the asteroid belt of the solar system. The discovery was officially r…
India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening
India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step…
Villa sign striker Abraham from Besiktas
LONDON: Striker Tammy Abraham has returned to Aston Villa after the Premier League club agreed a reported 18 million pounds ($24.82 million) deal with Besiktas on Tuesday.Abraham…
Oman Air carries 8% more passengers in 2025
Oman Air has recorded strong commercial performance in 2025, marking an important milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation programme and underscoring the impact of initiat…
Ministry of information reiterates deadline for media licensing
Muscat: The Ministry of Information has reminded all media institutions, media-related activities and professionals working in licensable fields to complete procedures for regulari…