11th Plan sets flexible growth blueprint in Oman
MUSCAT: The launch of Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030) marks a decisive step in shaping a more diversified, resilient and inclusive economy, as the Sultanate…
Social media… threatening Family, faith and society
Vince Lombardi, the outstanding Green Bay Packers American Football coach of the 1960’s, a ‘locker room legend’, provided philosophies, many of which transcend the sporting domain,…
Six Years of His Majesty Wise Leadership
Leading people with wisdom and competence in matters of governance is neither easy nor straightforward. It is among the most demanding responsibilities entrusted to modern politica…
A small room in Rustaq becomes an archive of Omani life
In Rustaq, heritage is not confined to forts, museums, or formally restored sites. It appears in smaller, quieter ways, in neighbourhoods where people still know one another, in fa…
Al Sumud Radio: Voice of resilience
Today, January 11, Oman marks two moments that speak quietly, yet firmly, about direction and continuity. It is the anniversary of the accession of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin T…
Non-oil growth supports GDP stability
MUSCAT: Oman’s gross domestic product at current prices stood at RO 10.414 billion in the third quarter of 2025, recording a slight decline of 0.4 per cent compared with RO 10.454…
Oman’s 2026 budget focuses on local content
Oman’s 2026 State budget adopts a pragmatic “buy-and-build-in-Oman” strategy to bolster local content by directing a greater share of public expenditure to local vendors, facilitat…
Trade surplus in Oman remains strong at RO 4.7 billion
MUSCAT: Oman’s trade balance recorded a surplus of RO 4.69 billion by the end of October 2025, compared with a surplus of RO 7.307 billion during the same period in 2024, reflectin…
Social protection and jobs anchor 11th Plan in Oman
MUSCAT: Social welfare and employment creation stand at the heart of Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), as higher budget allocations and targeted programmes ai…
Gas output in Oman tops 52 billion cubic metres
MUSCAT: Total domestic natural gas production, including imports, reached around 52,136,700,000 cubic metres by the end of November 2025, marking a modest increase of 0.6 per cent…