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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
OBG report highlights Oman’s economic transformation
Muscat Daily
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July 2, 2025
Muscat – A global research and consultancy firm together with Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has appreciated the sultanate’s efforts to accelerate economic diversification through targeted investment in high-impact sectors. This analysis was done...
Tunisia, Oman agree on joint action plan to enhance cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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TUNIS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia and Oman have agreed on a joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in various fields, the state-run Tunis Afrique Presse news agency reported on Wednesday. The announcement was made during a joint press...
Earth to reach its Aphelion in Oman Skies tomorrow
Oman Observer
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July 2, 2025
Muscat: The skies of the Sultanate of Oman will show a unique annual astronomical phenomenon tomorrow as the sun reaches aphelion (farthest point from the Sun) at 11:55 p.m, according to Oman Society of Astronomy and Space (OSAS). By Oman time,...
Oman's Finance And Leasing Sector Supports Economic Diversification Under Vision 2040
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Oxford Business Group's latest Growth and Perspectives video highlights the sector's role in enhancing access to capital and enabling sustainable growth Muscat, June 2025: Sultanate of Oman financial services industry...
Oman: Major road upgrades underway in Dhofar for khareef 2025
Zawya
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Salalah – In preparation for khareef 2025, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is accelerating implementation of strategic road development projects across Dhofar to support tourism, economic growth and public...
Audi Oman Launches Audi Approved Plus Summer Campaign
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Prime Advertising LLC) Audi Oman, represented by Premium Motors, has launched an exciting new Audi Approved Plus Summer Campaign, offering a limited-time opportunity to enjoy the hallmark luxury, performance, and engineering of Audi at...