Oman maps minerals-to-fertiliser value chain
MUSCAT: Oman is developing a roadmap to connect its mineral resources with fertiliser and chemical manufacturing, seeking to convert more locally produced raw materials into higher…
Oman graphite refinery project gains momentum
MUSCAT, SEPT 29Plans for a high-purity graphite refinery in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate are advancing alongside engineering work on its Australian feedstock operations, as develo…
OQBI advances methanol expansion study in Oman
MUSCAT, SEPT 29OQ Base Industries (OQBI) is proceeding with detailed studies for a proposed expansion of its methanol plant as the company evaluates a range of financing options fo…
Rules of origin decide US duty benefits
MUSCAT, SEPT 29Omani manufacturers seeking duty-free access to the United States must comply with detailed rules of origin under the two countries’ free trade agreement (FTA), even…
Oman seeks deeper investment ties with Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: An Omani government delegation has held talks in Tanzania aimed at identifying new trade and investment opportunities and encouraging partnerships between businesses…
Thai capital cleans up after deadly floods
Bangkok: Bangkok residents were cleaning up Tuesday after days of flooding that left at least four people dead, while the national carrier warned of continued delays in and out of…
Oman sees more women owning residential units, vehicles
Muscat: The total number of Omani women owning one or more residential units in 2025 increased by 3% to 75,611 from 73, 151 in 2024. They represent 5% of the total number of Omani…
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NCSI warns public against sharing private data
Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has urged everyone not to disclose any personal information or private data to unknown or unverified parties, and…
More than 8,000 confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen above 8,000, according to the latest government figures.Of the 8,067 confirmed cases, 3,901 pe…