Belgian-backed JV to invest in Oman’s gypsum industry
MUSCAT, JAN 22Belgium-based global building materials group Etex has announced the acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in Kunooz Gypsum, a subsidiary of Kunooz Oman Holding (KOH), a…
Market reacts to Trump ruling out force in Greenland
President Trump’s statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the United States will not use military force to acquire Greenland has had a noticeable calming effect on mark…
WEF26: Saudi Arabia leads new global push to protect coral reefs, unlock AI potential
Davos: The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 today observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. Her Royal…
Orange card insurance fee reduced to one rial
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority has announced a reduction in the fee for the Orange Card insurance related to vehicle insurance, setting the cost at one Omani rial only, e…
Arrest made in Sohar and Bausher in drug trafficking cases
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has arrested two individuals in separate operations for possessing large quantities of narcotic substances with the intent to traffic.In the first cas…
Trump to launch Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
DAVOS, Switzerland: U.S. President Donald Trump will on Thursday launch his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the devastating Gaza war but which he now sees having a…
Cold air mass brings freezing temp, strong winds across oman
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the Sultanate of Oman is currently being affected by a cold air mass, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures and incre…
Jebel Shams freezes at -2 as mercury drops across Oman
Muscat: Temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman dropped sharply over the past 24 hours, with Jebel Shams recording the lowest temperature at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, according…
Oman welcomes U.S. efforts on Gaza ceasefire
Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Sultanate of Oman’s welcome for the efforts led by US President Donald Trump to consolidate the ceasefire in the Gaza Stri…
Clinical Liverpool edge closer to last 16 with Marseille win
MARSEILLE, France: Liverpool swept aside Olympique de Marseille with a 3-0 away victory on Wednesday to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches in all competitions and move a step…