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Opportunity Oman: Unlocking trade and investment with Indonesia
Oman Observer
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July 7, 2025
The contours of global commerce are being redefined by collaborations among nations in the Global South, forging innovative pathways for mutual growth and development. Within this transformative environment, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic...
Oman and Pakistan to launch direct ferry route
The Arabian Stories
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July 4, 2025
Muscat: The planned ferry route, which is likely to connect the Sultanate of Oman to Pakistan’s Gwadar port near Karachi, was the focal point of high-level discussions in Islamabad on Thursday. Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs,...
ROP activates AI cameras to detect mobile phone usage, seatbelt violations in Oman
The Arabian Stories
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July 7, 2025
MUSCAT : The move is part of the ROP’s broader strategy to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents by leveraging advanced technology to influence driver behaviour. According to Brigadier Eng. Ali bin Sulayem Al Falahi, Director-General of...
Oman Air Cargo Teams Up with Swissport as First Amsterdam Flight Touches Down in the Netherlands
Retail News Asia
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July 4, 2025
The world of retail is evolving at a breakneck pace, and Asia is at the forefront of this transformation. The latest report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company paints an ambitious picture: by 2030, the region is projected to welcome 400...
Oman: Maritime activity restricted during rocket test off Al Wusta coast
Zawya
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Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced temporary restrictions on marine activity off the Al Wusta coast as Oman prepares for a rocket test launch. The launch of "Duqm-2” rocket into space will take...
Oman: New strategy to boost pharma investments
Zawya
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Locally manufactured pharmaceuticals accounted for just 4.6% of total medicine purchases in 2023. The Omani government has unveiled a new strategic policy aimed at attracting investments into the country’s pharmaceutical sector, with the dual...
bp Oman and Green Universe Enterprise complete the first Drone Training
Times of Oman
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Green Universe Enterprise, in partnership with bp Oman, held a graduation ceremony for 30 Omani Youth, celebrating the successful completion of the Youth Wings Workshop programme. It aims to deliver the first drone training initiative of its kind...
Oman urges global action for Palestinian rights
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 03, 2025
ARY News
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July 3, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 749 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Thursday, July 03. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 740 and Rs 749, respectively. The exchange rates for Omani Rial...
Oman, Bulgaria discuss ways to enhance ties
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
SOFIA: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria on Thursday held a round of official talks in the city of Sofia, with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign...
Oman, Bulgaria discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations
Times of Oman
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Sofia: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria today held a round of official talks in the city of Sofia, with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while...
Oman, Tunisia hold political consultations in Tunisia
Muscat Daily
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July 3, 2025
Tunisia – Oman and Tunisia held high-level political consultations in Tunis on Wednesday, led by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad....
Oman participates in UN meeting
Times of Oman
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Geneva:The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...
Oman: Etlaq Spaceport in Duqm to start operating by 2027
Zawya
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Muscat – Oman’s first spaceport Etlaq is expected to be operational by 2027, according to H H Sayyid Azzan bin Qais al Said, Founder and CEO of National Aerospace Services Company (NASCOM). The announcement comes as Oman consolidates its position...
Smart tech to ensure road safety
Oman Observer
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July 6, 2025
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) is setting up a smart and comprehensive monitoring system based on modern technologies in an effort to improve traffic safety and proactively analyse data. The system will employ modern and effective methods in...
Oman and Tunisia strengthen bilateral ties during political consultations in Tunis
The Arabian Stories
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July 3, 2025
TUNIS – The meeting comes within the framework of His Excellency Sayyid Badr’s official visit to Tunisia. The two ministers reviewed the longstanding bilateral relations between Oman and Tunisia, characterised by stability, harmony and...
SQUH performs first-ever ‘awake craniotomy’ in Oman
Muscat Daily
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July 6, 2025
Muscat – In a pioneering effort in the medical field, a team at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), part of University Medical City, has successfully performed Oman’s first-ever ‘awake craniotomy’ – a highly specialised brain surgery...
Oman: Asyad Group completes major multi-origin air cargo operation to India
Zawya
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New Delhi: Asyad Group has successfully executed a complex international air cargo operation, transporting over 200 tons of critical electronics equipment for one of India’s largest conglomerates. The large-scale shipment, completed under tight...
SQU study maps Oman’s coastal potential for ocean cooling
Oman Observer
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July 6, 2025
MUSCAT: A team of scientists at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has completed a significant study that paves the way for identifying suitable coastal locations in Oman for sustainable cooling solutions powered by deep ocean water. These findings...
Oman: SOHAR to get mattress manufacturing facility
Zawya
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Muscat – SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed a land lease agreement with Sweet Night Fine Home (FZC) LLC to establish a mattress manufacturing facility in SOHAR Freezone. This investment reinforces SOHAR’s role in driving industrial diversification...