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Omani students invent a device that helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Times of Oman
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Sohar: A team of students from Naeim bin Masaud Basic Education School, North Al Batinah Governorate, created a device ‘AEROCARBON’ which helps in reducing carbon dioxide generated by car exhausts by over 50% using peridotite rock. The team has...
DeFi Technologies expands to Dubai to meet rising digital asset demand
IBS Intelligence
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By Vriti Gothi Today Cross Border Payments Defi Technologies Digital Banking DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company, has expanded operations in the United Arab Emirates as part of its expansion into the GCC and MENA regions. The company...
Emirates A350 soars Into Dubai-Muscat Route With Ease and Modern technology
Times of Dubai
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July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025 | Dubai, UAE– Emirates, the UAE’s national airline, today confirmed it is going to fast-track the introduction of the airline’s latest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the Dubai-Muscat route,...
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Technologies launches UAE office to expand into MENA
Zawya
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UAE - DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (DeFi), has launched business in the UAE. The company expanded in the GCC and MENA region with the registration...
Ferry service between Pakistan and Oman on the cards to promote tourism
Daily Pakistan
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July 4, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Oman have discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during a...
Oman marks 50 years in WMO with commemorative stamp
Oman Observer
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June 28, 2025
MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 50 years of the Sultanate of Oman’s membership in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The stamp was launched during the CAA’s 2025 Annual...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 28, 2025
ARY News
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June 28, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 749.4 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Saturday, June 28. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 740.4 and Rs 749.4, respectively. These exchange...
Pakistan, Oman vow to deepen maritime ties, launch ferry link
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman on Thursday discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine...
Oman’s e-commerce fuel economic growth
The Arabian Stories
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June 28, 2025
Muscat: Oman is experiencing rapid growth in its online freelancing sector, propelled by shifts in the global labor market and an increasing embrace of the digital economy. This transformation is strongly supported by national strategies designed...
Tunisia and Oman Announce Joint Action Plan To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Media Line
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July 3, 2025
Tunisia and Oman have unveiled a new joint action plan aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The announcement was made during a press conference in Tunis by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and Omani Foreign Minister...
DeFi Technologies enters MENA market with Dubai launch
Gulf Business
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July 3, 2025
Image: Getty Images DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT), a financial technology firm bridging traditional capital markets with decentralised finance (DeFi), has announced a major expansion into the GCC and MENA region through the registration of...
First Official Visit of Omani FM to Bulgaria Marks Milestone in Bilateral Ties
Bulgarian News Agency
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In a historic first, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, paid an official visit to Bulgaria from July 2 to 4, 2025, at the invitation of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev. The visit...
Foreign Minister of Oman Al Busaidi Stresses Friendship in Talks with Bulgarian Counterpart
Bulgarian News Agency
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Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi of the Sultanate of Oman said on Thursday that his country’s efforts to assist Bulgarian citizens were rooted in friendship and duty, during talks in Sofia with Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev....
Pakistan, Oman push for stronger maritime ties, direct Gwadar ferry service
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 3, 2025
Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector, with a focus on fast-tracking the launch of a direct ferry service, expanding marine trade, and enhancing people-to-people and business...
Foreign Minister: Bulgaria Wants to Open Diplomatic Mission in Oman
Bulgarian News Agency
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Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told reporters here on Thursday that there is political will to further deepen diplomatic and political contacts between Bulgaria and the Sultanate of Oman. The press conference took place after a meeting between...
Bulgaria, Oman Sign Memorandum on Strategic Energy Cooperation
Bulgarian News Agency
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman was signed on Thursday, the Bulgarian Energy Ministry’s said in a press release on Thursday. The document...
NASDAQ listed DeFi Technologies expands into MENA with UAE office
TahawulTech
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July 3, 2025
Dubai — DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralised finance (DeFi), has announced its expansion in the GCC and MENA region with the registration of DEFI DMCC with offices in...
Tunisia, Sultanate of Oman agree on joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in various fields
Zawya
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Tunis - Tunisia and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed on a joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in various fields. This agreement stems from the Tunisia-Oman Joint Commission, held a year and a half ago in Muscat, the outcome of which is...
Maritime activity restricted off Oman’s Al Wusta coast for rocket launch
The Arabian Stories
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July 3, 2025
MUSCAT : The launch is being carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in cooperation with Stellar Kinetics. The test launch, scheduled to take place in the Al Kahl area of the Wilayat of Al Jazir and the...
Oxford Business Group And Oman Investment Authority Highlight Sultanate's Economic Transformation In New Advisory Report
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Strategic investment in focus as Oman accelerates diversification MUSCAT, Oman, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oman's efforts to accelerate economic diversification through targeted investment in high-impact sectors are...