Mahadhah honey and dates forum opens in al Buraimi
Mahadhah: The Mahadhah Honey and Dates Forum 2025, in its third edition, was inaugurated on Wednesday.The 5-day event is organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) b…
Oman Air launches global sale up to 25%
Oman Air’s Global Sale offers up to 25% off Business and Economy Class fares across its network. The airline is also unveiling a significantly expanded winter schedule with additio…
‘Oman’s majority retail spend is still happening in physical stores’
Muscat: Oman’s sports retail sector is evolving, spurred by the growth in fitness, gyms, and community events, as 13% of the population in the age group of 15 and 24 have an appeti…
H-1B visa fee hike rattles tech companies, markets
The U.S. administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 has sparked widespread debate across economic and financial circles, marking a drastic shift in immigratio…
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza City as Trump talks peace
CAIRO: Israeli forces pushed towards the heart of Gaza City on Wednesday, risking the lives of Palestinians who had stayed put in hopes that growing pressure on Israel for a cease…
Appeal Court upholds prison sentence and fine in money laundering case
Muscat: The Court of Appeal in Suhar confirmed the conviction of Manar bint Salih bin Marhoon, an Omani national, on charges of money laundering. She was sentenced to six months in…
Cheques returned due to ‘insufficient funds’ decline by 12.2% in Oman: CBO
Muscat: The Sultante of Oman is experiencing a decline in unpaid cheques and non-sufficient funds incidents, reflecting improvement in payment reliability and stronger financial d…
Oman sees explosive rise in instant payment solutions
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing an explosive rise, driven by mobile and instant payment solutions, which also underscores the need for robust cybersecurity and regula…
641 fresh jobs for citizens in the public utilities sector
The Operations Governance and In-Country Value Committee for the Public Services Sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor, has announced the launch of 641 new jobs throu…
Jaguar faces a prolonged shutdown after a cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s largest carmaker, said its production would remain halted until at least Oct. 1 because of a cyberattack that has disabled many of its systems for week…