OPEC+ poised to raise oil output further, sources say
LONDON/MOSCOW: Eight OPEC+ countries will increase oil output further from November when the group meets on Sunday, sources close to the talks said, with Saudi Arabia pushing for…
FSA suspends licence of Oman International Auditing
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced a six-month suspension of Oman International for Auditing and Consulting (LLC) from practicing the profession of accoun…
Foreign investor firms must employ Omani after one year of operations
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) issued Decision 411/2025, amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreign Capital Investm…
Qatari team reviews Oman’s trade union system
Nabhan Ahmed al Battashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW), along with federation specialists, received a delegation from Qatar’s…
US government shuts down: What it means for markets
The US federal government ceased activities for a record 35 days back in 2018, amid the now infamous disagreement between President Trump and the Democrats over funding for his fab…
Indian states ban cough syrup linked to child deaths
At least three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after several children died allegedly after consuming the product, said local authorities and reports.The death of at least n…
Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem
Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in North Wales, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and tried to jump a curb. “But I was going too slow — I didn’t have enough momentum,” he recal…
Waste collection in your area: Here is what you can do
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has started overseeing waste collection and its transportation across the governorate, following an agreement with Oman Environmental Services Holding C…
Seafarers urged to avoid marine activities amid unstable weather: ROP
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) advised seafarers across the Sultanate of Oman to avoid all marine activities until further notice, citing unstable weather conditions and high…
Is it ok to use your phone on the toilet?
Q: I love browsing TikTok while I’m doing my business. Will this give me constipation or hemorrhoids?For many, bathroom breaks double as screen time breaks. We text friends, read t…