Navigation global economic trends and challenges
As the economic landscape continues to evolve, keeping a close eye on these trends will be essential for achieving financial success and economic resilience.The trends influence ev…
The great orchestra where numbers dance with notes
“Would you relate music to economics?” I asked my university students one morning while teaching economics. The classroom grew silent for a moment. One of the students sitting near…
The courage of expressing opinion: President Gustavo Petro
On September 23, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro addressed the UN General Assembly with a moral clarity many leaders avoided. He spoke of Gaza, of tens of thousands of dead and…
Philippines warns of coastal flood as cyclone approaches
MANILA: The Philippines’ weather forecaster warned of dangerous flooding in coastal areas as Tropical Storm Matmo is set to hit the disaster-weary nation.The cyclone, bringing wind…
OMRAN Group named WTTC’s Sustainability Data Partner
MUSCAT: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has been named the official Sustainability Data Partner of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This strategic partners…
National Competitive Committee reviews efforts to strengthen rankings
MUSCAT: The National Competitiveness Committee (NCC), meeting for the second time this year, reviewed recent trends in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and designated the…
GCC banking sector remains resilient with strong HI performance
MUSCAT: Banks across the Gulf region maintained a strong performance in the first half of the year, with sustained profitability, asset quality, and capitalization all improving. T…
3 groups bid for Oman’s thermal power projects
MUSCAT: A competitive tender for the development of one of Oman’s largest thermal power generation projects has attracted a trio of bids, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (…
The power of art to transform the coastal town of Al Mussanah
In the early morning light, Al Mussanah’s narrow streets teemed with activity. Fishermen unloaded their boats, local vendors arranged their stalls, and artists gathered at the hear…
Pact inked to build first mosque using 3d-print in Salalah
Salalah: An agreement was signed on Thursday in Dhofar Governorate to implement a project to build a mosque by using 3D printing technology.The design of the building of al Khair M…