CEPA opens Indian market to Omani exports
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has confirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the…
‘Tomb Raider’ Lara Croft to star in two new games 30 years on
Paris: With a remake of the first “Tomb Raider” game and an original title also starring its protagonist Lara Croft in the pipeline, American studio Crystal Dynamics say they are c…
Where emotion lives
For Hussain bin Abdullah al Ghamlasi, art was never a dramatic discovery. It entered his life quietly during his school years, where his natural ability helped him form friendships…
How local manufacturing can support sustainable economic growth
Local manufacturing contributes immensely to the economic growth of Oman. On the economic front, Oman has continuously sought to diversify and minimise its dependence on oil revenu…
Bank credit in Oman up 8.6%
MUSCAT: Total credit extended by conventional commercial banks in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 8.6 per cent by the end of October 2025, reflecting steady growth in banking activit…
Oman to host second edition of Middle East Space Conference
MUSCAT, DEC 20 The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has announced that it will host the second edition of the…
Business tourism delivers RO 15 million in returns
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman generated around RO 15 million in economic returns from incentive and meetings tourism in 2025, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to the…
Hotel revenues in Oman reach RO 222.1 million
MUSCAT: Oman’s hotel sector continued its strong recovery, with revenues at 3- to 5-star hotels rising by 19.4 per cent to RO 222.1 million by the end of October 2025, compared wit…
Oman-India CEPA: Special team will follow up on implementation
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion clarified that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of…
Hotels in Oman see 10.3% increase in occupancy
Muscat- Hotels with a rating of 3-5 stars in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed an increase in the number of guests by 10.3 percent until the end of October 2025, reaching 1,895,159 g…