RO 100 million annually set for the job programme
The General State Budget for the fiscal year 2025 indicates a 5-per cent increase in general revenues, reaching approximately RO 11.760 billion, compared to the approved revenues i…
11th Development Plan to generate 60,000 jobs
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday launched its Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030), the second executive roadmap for Oman Vision 2040.This plan constitutes a fu…
Programme to support SMEs competitiveness in Musandam
KHASAB: A training programme designed to qualify small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enhance their ability to compete for government tenders and contracts was held at the Musan…
Oman unveils RO 11.4 billion budget; eyes 4% GDP growth
The total estimated revenues for the Sultanate of Oman’s General State Budget for 2026, calculated based on an average oil price of $60 per barrel, amounted to approximately RO 11….
2m visitors expected at month-long Muscat Nights
MUSCAT: All Roads will lead to the Muscat Nights venues as the month-long extravaganza of culture, heritage, infotainment, cuisines from across the world, and fun and frolic was of…
Ivory Coast top group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
RABAT: Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concl…
Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
LONDON: Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.”Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Mar…
Decisive stage of basketball league tips off today
MUSCAT: The 2025–26 Oman Basketball League enters its decisive phase as the final round tips off this evening at the Auxiliary Hall of the Bausher Sports Complex, featuring four cl…
Oman take on UAE in handball friendly tourney today
MUSCAT: Oman’s national handball team will begin its campaign in the international friendly tournament on Friday evening with a match against the United Arab Emirates, as the Sulta…
Renewables to supply 40% of Oman’s power by 2040: Al Saqri
Dr Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, has described the Clean Energy and Green Hydrogen sector as “the economy of the future,” noting that renewable energy and hydrog…