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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...
OMANI DOCTORS GRADUATE IN CYPRUS
Oman Observer
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June 27, 2025
NICOSIA: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Cyprus celebrated the graduation of several Omani students who earned Bachelor's degrees in Human Medicine and Biomedical Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of...
Oman wins 6 awards at Tunis Arab Radio & TV Festival
Oman Observer
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June 27, 2025
TUNIS: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Information, swept six prizes at the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunis. Oman Radio earned two golds for ‘Shadows of Mercy,’ a biographical series on legendary charitable...
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...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 27, 2025
ARY News
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June 27, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 747.9 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, June 27. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 738.95 and Rs 747.9, respectively. The exchange rates for...
Oman’s first green ammonia project begins receiving key cargo
Oman Observer
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June 27, 2025
MUSCAT, JUNE 27 Project cargo has begun arriving at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) for Oman’s first green hydrogen and ammonia venture — a landmark initiative set to kickstart the Sultanate of Oman’s gigawatt-scale green energy...
Unified Visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman Launching ‘Soon,’ Says GCC Chief
Gulf Insider
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July 3, 2025
A unified tourism visa for visitors to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman will be launched soon, according to GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi. In a statement by the GCC Secretariat, Al Budaiwi expressed gratitude to...
Tunisia, Oman Forge New Cooperation Deal Across Key Sectors
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Tunisia and Oman have forged a new collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening ties across multiple sectors, according to a state-run news agency on Wednesday. The declaration came during a press conference in Tunis, attended by...
Asyad Shipping’s training initiative strengthens Oman's status in global trade
Oman Observer
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July 2, 2025
MUSCAT, JULY 2 As part of Oman Vision 2040, Asyad Shipping has trained 230 Omani nationals to work on commercial vessels under a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in 2023. The programme is a strategic step forward towards bolstering Oman's...
Oman wins six awards at Arab Radio and TV Festival in Tunisia
The Arabian Stories
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June 27, 2025
TUNISIA: Oman Radio led the nation’s triumph, securing two gold awards for its standout program “Shadows of Mercy”. The program earned top honours in the Arab Charity Work Icons Competition, highlighting the legacy of a noble Arab figure known for...
Oman Explores Hydrogen Pipeline Network to Power Net Zero Goals
Energetica India
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June 26, 2025
Oman LNG, GUtech, and EJAAD explore retrofitting natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport to support Oman’s green hydrogen goals, enabling domestic decarbonisation and export targets for 2050 Net Zero ambitions. June 26, 2025. By EI News...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 26, 2025
ARY News
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June 26, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 746.5 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Thursday, June 26. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 737.5 and Rs 746.5, respectively. These exchange...