Real GDP expected to grow by 2.9%
The Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Annual Report reviews the domestic economic environment, highlighting trends in real activity, inflation, fiscal and external positions and the per…
UTAS TAKES PART IN WORLD UNIVERSITY FORUM IN CHINA
HANGZHOU: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is taking part in the World University Presidents Forum and the International Forum on Higher Education, being he…
Oman, Algeria strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fisheries at SIPA 2025
ALGIERS: The Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in agriculture, fisheries and food security, alo…
Oman joins global forum on Haj history and heritage
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, will take part in the ‘History of Haj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’, organised by the K…
Al Rahma Association unveils new identity and headquarters
MUSCAT: The Al Rahma Association for Motherhood and Childhood Care marked a significant milestone with the launch of its new visual identity under the slogan ‘A Journey of Impact’,…
Pakistan committed to ‘dialogue’ despite Afghan talks ending
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Sunday it was committed to “dialogue” with Afghanistan despite peace talks ending after deadly violence, with Islamabad stressing its security concerns…
Spanish PM calls for stronger ties with Mexico
MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday said improving ties with Mexico is a priority for his government after years of diplomatic tensions over Spain’s colonial pas…
Syrian president arrives in United States for landmark visit
WASHINGTON: Syria’s President Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in the United States for a landmark official visit, his country’s state news agency reported, a day after Washington removed h…
Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian drone attacks
KYIV: Ukraine was scrambling to turn lights and heating back on Sunday after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure, which had crippled some of the country’s power generat…
Oman’s trade surplus hits RO 3.9 billion
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a trade surplus of RO 3.93 billion by the end of August 2025, down 36.1 per cent from RO 6.145 billion during the same period in 2024, accord…