Building an effective sovereign borrowers’ club
By Mahmoud MohieldinOne of the most promising ideas in the Seville Commitment (Compromiso de Sevilla), which heads of state and government adopted in July, is the creation of a pla…
Facing the unknown…
Do you feel we can hardly relate to the lifestyle people once had? When things were predictable and people knew what to expect. In an age defined by rapid change — from global poli…
New five-year plan models to enhance flexibility, responsiveness
From January 2026, Oman is embarking on a significant restructuring of its national development strategy with the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030), transforming from…
Schools shift to online mode in Musandam as heavy rain warning issued
Muscat: The Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of in-person classes and the shift to distance learning in all government, private and international schools in Musan…
Heavy rainfall alert issued for parts of Oman
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several governorates in the Sultanate, effective from Tuesd…
HM confers Civil Order on UN Secretary-General
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has conferred the Civil Order of Oman of the First Class on the Secretary-General of the United Nations during an audience held at al Barakah P…
GCC integration to have a positive impact on travel and tourism
The unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a very positive sign, as it brings all regulators and other stakeholders in the region under one umbrella, according to a top IATA…
China nears first investment decline in 3 decades
Investment in China slowed drastically in November, propelling the country closer toward its first annual decline in more than three decades.Investment for housing, public infrastr…
Who are the top Arab nationalities in Oman?
The top three Arab nationalities residing in the Sultanate of Oman, up to the end of November 2025, are the Egyptians (96,735), of which 63 percent are males, the Sudanese (63,049)…
Australia defends record on antisemitism after Bondi Beach attack
Sydney: A mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach has revived allegations that the government is dragging its feet in the fight against antisemitism.A…