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Oman eco-innovation platform showcases green startups, honours Be’ah Tech winners
The Arabian Stories
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August 28, 2025
MUSCAT : The graduation ceremony, held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Saif bin Abdullah Al-Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation for Scientific Research and Innovation, marked a...
Oman: $62mln development projects reshape Wadi Bani Khalid
Zawya
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Muscat – Wadi Bani Khalid, North Sharqiyah is undergoing rapid development with investments exceeding RO24mn directed towards tourism, infrastructure and road projects. A key initiative is the Wadi Bani Khalid–Aqaba Road Project, valued at over...
Oman’s missing link to growth & prosperity
Zawya
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Oman is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. From the expansion of Muscat to the transformation of cities like Suhar, Nizwa, Salalah, Sur and Ibri, urban growth is no longer a demographic by-product — it is a strategic driver of diversification,...
Hassan Allam lands key Oman wastewater project work
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in Egypt, has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - Hassan Allam Construction - has secured a major contract for the construction of a large scale water supply and...
Omani Business Forum boosts light industries in Salalah
GCC Business News
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August 28, 2025
The Omani Business Forum for Empowering Light Industries has convened in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, organized by the Salalah Free Zone in collaboration with the Business Forum. The Omani Business Forum was organized with the aim...
GCC Country-Level Market Entry Guides 2025 Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, And Entry Strategies Across Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Finance, And Education
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Discover lucrative market entry strategies in the GCC region with our comprehensive report, covering Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Unveil opportunities in sectors like energy, technology, and...
Afarinick, CJ Commodities and Oman Carbon to unlock carbon assets in Ghana’s cocoa sector
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 28, 2025
Afarinick, Ghana’s foremost leader in landscape restoration and farm management, CJ Commodities, a licensed Ghanaian cocoa buying company with a 10% market share in the 2024/25 season, and Oman Carbon, a pan-African Carbon Project Developer, on...
Oman: Over $62mln projects to boost tourism in Wadi Bani Khalid
Zawya
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Several development projects worth RO 24 million are being implemented in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate in the fields of tourism, roads, entertainment and infrastructure. Among the most prominent of these...
Oman Studies Falcons In Ad Dimaniyat Islands
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) Muscat – Oman Environmental Authority's specialized team completes second phase of survey on the sooty falcon in islands of Muscat and South Al Batinah provinces. The research is part of national efforts to...
Oman Silences Voices at Home While Preaching Peace Abroad
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)
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August 28, 2025
Peaceful assembly in Oman, in theory, exists. On paper, it is a right. But in practice, it is forbidden due to strict legal restrictions and obstructive—and required—government approval. After al-Salmani's arrest, the message was clear: An...
Oman’s missing link to growth & prosperity
Oman Observer
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August 27, 2025
Oman is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. From the expansion of Muscat to the transformation of cities like Suhar, Nizwa, Salalah, Sur and Ibri, urban growth is no longer a demographic by-product — it is a strategic driver of diversification,...
Sooty falcon survey records new nesting sites in Oman
Muscat Daily
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August 27, 2025
Muscat – A specialised team from Environment Authority (EA) has completed the second phase of the 2025 sooty falcon survey on islands in Muscat and South Batinah, as part of a national programme to protect migratory birds and preserve ecological...
Oman's Golden Visa To Offer Long-Term Residency To Investors; Know Details Inside
Times Now
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August 27, 2025
Oman is a country known for its culture, deserts, nightlife, wildlife and more. The place is home to a lot of museums and archaeological sites. A popular destination, when one explores Oman, one realises how the place has so much to offer. Well,...
Oman completes second phase of Peregrine Falcon Survey to protect rare migratory bird
The Arabian Stories
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August 27, 2025
Muscat: The latest phase focused on comprehensive field surveys, where teams recorded nesting locations, monitored eggs and chicks, and mapped precise coordinates using advanced technologies. Visual and audio documentation was carried out to...
Oman Golden Visa: Long-Term Residency Made Easier for Investors, Families, and Retirees
Times of Dubai
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August 27, 2025
9August 27, 2025 | Muscat: The new Oman golden visa is giving investors, families, and retirees a long-term way to live and invest in the Sultanate. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, this visa allows...
Afarinick, CJ Commodities & Oman Carbon: unlocking high-integrity carbon assets in Ghana’s cocoa sector
MyJoyOnline
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August 27, 2025
Afarinick, Ghana’s foremost leader in landscape restoration and farm management, CJ Commodities, a licensed Ghanaian cocoa buying company with a 10% market share in the 2024/25 season, and Oman Carbon, a pan-African Carbon Project Developer,...
Light industries in focus as Omani Business Forum highlights value-added growth
The Arabian Stories
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August 27, 2025
Muscat: Organized by the Salalah Free Zone in cooperation with the Business Forum, the event aims to support projects that rely on national raw materials, transforming them into competitive products for local, regional, and global markets. Majid...
Oman’s digital dawn: poised for greatness in the AI age transformation
Oman Observer
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August 26, 2025
As Oman accelerates towards the ambitious aspirations of Oman Vision 2040, the country finds itself at a historic inflection point — one where digital innovation, national policy and youthful energy are aligning to shape a resilient,...
Oman advances towards circular H2 economy
Oman Observer
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August 26, 2025
Hydrogen fuel has significant potential to meet the demand for sustainable energy sources. The hydrogen produced from waste has the potential to reduce landfill waste and decrease the reliance on costly treatments. The global focus is on the...
198 physicians enrolled in 21 programmes at Oman Medical Specialty Board
Times of Oman
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Muscat: A total of 198 physicians from various health institutions in the Sultanate of Oman have enrolled in the specialized training programs for the 2025/2026 academic year at the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). This includes 72 doctors...