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Programme launched to develop youth skills
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Youth Centre, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada), has launched a package of entrepreneurial programmes aimed at developing youth skills across various sectors, including agriculture,...
Oman: Majlis A’Shura refers draft heritage, cybercrime laws to State Council
Zawya
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Muscat – Majlis A’Shura on Tuesday concluded discussions on key legislative proposals, referring draft amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law and the Cybercrime Law to the State Council for further review. The session was chaired by Tahir...
Oman: OIA reinvents sovereign investing with home-grown impact and global reach
Zawya
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MUSCAT: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is emerging as one of the most strategically repositioned sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf, as it shifts from traditional asset accumulation toward a new mandate—creating tangible, long-term value both...
Mysterious 'ghost plume' in Oman – Scientists hint Earth's core could be LEAKING
Asianet Newsable
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June 19, 2025
Researchers have discovered a colossal, hidden column of heat surging upward from the Earth’s core beneath eastern Oman — a phenomenon they’ve dubbed a “ghost plume.” Researchers have discovered a colossal, hidden column of heat surging upward...
Oman: OQX, ITHCA sign pact to commercialise innovation
Zawya
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MUSCAT: OQX, the research, development and innovation arm of OQ Group, has celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of the first cohort from its business accelerator programme. Thirteen startups took the stage to present their innovative...
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...
Oman wins award at AI ethics forum
Oman Observer
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June 25, 2025
BANGKOK: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the Unesco Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025 in Bangkok, a prestigious global platform for discussing ethical governance frameworks for advanced technologies. The forum runs until June 26. A...
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: Manufacturing sector contributes $10bln to national economy
Zawya
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Muscat – The manufacturing sector recorded an annual growth rate of 14.2% with its contribution to the national economy rising to RO4.149bn in 2024 from RO2.438bn in 2020, H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and...
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...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 25, 2025
ARY News
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June 25, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 746.5 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, June 25. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 737.5 and Rs 746.5, respectively. The exchange rates for...
Oman: Self-service platform for issuing property title deeds launched
Zawya
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Muscat: In a major stride towards enhancing digital governance and streamlining public services, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has officially launched a new self-service platform for issuing digital property title deeds. The service...
From 2028, top earners in Oman will face 5% income tax
Detroit Star - Michigan
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Oman is set to introduce a personal income tax as part of its strategy to reduce dependency on hydrocarbon revenues From 2028, a five percent rate will apply to individuals earning over US$109,000 annually, representing the top one percent of...
Earth to reach its aphelion in Oman skies on Thursday
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The skies of the Sultanate of Oman will show a unique annual astronomical phenomenon today, 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, this...
Scientists discover ghost plume beneath Oman
DevX
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June 25, 2025
Geologists have discovered a “ghost plume” rising from the Earth’s mantle beneath eastern Oman. This extraordinary finding adds a new dimension to our understanding of geologic processes. Mantle plumes are dynamic geological features that involve...
FM praises strong ties between Egypt, Oman
Egypt Independent
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July 2, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has affirmed the depth of cooperation between Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman. This came during a joint press conference held Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with Omani Foreign...
Oman to Host Electricity and Energy Conference 2025 in October
Energetica India
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June 25, 2025
Oman’s Electricity and Energy Conference 2025, set for October 13-15 in Muscat, will focus on accelerating energy transition, renewable integration, smart grids, and sustainability, attracting over 2,000 participants globally. June 25, 2025. By EI...
Earth to reach farthest point from sun tomorrow, says Oman Society for Astronomy and Space
The Arabian Stories
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July 2, 2025
MUSCAT – “On Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:55 PM (Oman local time), Earth will reach its aphelion-the point in its orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, at a distance of approximately 152 million kilometres,” stated the announcement from OSAS....
Omani publications corner inaugurated in Chechnya to mark 40 years of Oman-Russia ties
Muscat Daily
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June 25, 2025
Muscat – As part of an ongoing cultural collaboration between the National Museum of Oman and Chechen State Pedagogical University, a dedicated Omani Publications Corner has been inaugurated at the University in Grozny, the capital of the Chechen...