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Scientists detect Earth’s first ‘ghost plume’ deep beneath Oman
Oman Observer
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June 22, 2025
MUSCAT: A team of international scientists has discovered what they believe is the first confirmed "ghost plume" — a hidden column of superheated rock rising from deep within the Earth’s interior — beneath the eastern region of Oman. Unlike most...
Bahrain Gets Digital Boost as Oman Tech Giant Expands Reach
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT| Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A major tech breakthrough for Bahrain’s consumer market is on the horizon, with the announcement that MHD-ITICS, a leading technology division under Oman’s Mohsin Haider Darwish Group, will expand its...
Oman Investment Authority’s Assets Surpass RO20bn with Profits Exceeding RO1.5bn in 2024
OERLive
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June 22, 2025
As part of its ongoing growth trajectory across its investment portfolios, Oman Investment Authority (OIA) unveiled its 2024 financial results. The report highlighted a rise in its assets to over RO20bn, with profits reaching RO1.585bn....
Market value of Oman’s wheat production exceeds RO 3 million
The Arabian Stories
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July 2, 2025
MUSCAT – This initiative falls within national efforts to enhance food security and achieve self-sufficiency in staple grains. The ministry clarified that the total production for the 2024-2025 season reached 10,128.341 tons, with a market value...
The evolving face of Oman's fisheries sector
Oman Observer
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July 1, 2025
Oman’s fisheries industry, a pillar of the country’s economic diversification efforts, stands at a strategic crossroads, balancing the preservation of its traditional artisanal sector with ambitions to modernize and expand its industrial and...
Research project explores the role of aflaj in Omani tribal society
Times of Oman
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Muscat: For a research project the role of falaj water management systems in shaping social cohesion and economic sustainability within Omani tribal communities is being studied, according to Dr. Majid Labbaf Khaneiki, Assistant Professor and...
Oman LNG signs agreement for methanation pilot plant Pre-FEED, commercial concept study
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Oman LNG has signed an agreement with Kanadevia Corporation to conduct a Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) for a methanation pilot plant and a comprehensive Concept Study for a future commercial-scale facility. This partnership...
Oman LNG, Japan’s Kanadevia sign agreement for synthetic methane pilot plant
The Arabian Stories
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June 22, 2025
MUSCAT: The agreement also involves preparation of a comprehensive study for the construction of a future commercial plant. The partnership marks a significant step in Oman LNG’s commitment to innovative and environmentally responsible energy...
Hamood al Alawi appointed Oman Air’s Deputy CEO
Muscat Daily
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July 1, 2025
Muscat – Oman Air has announced the appointment of Hamood bin Musbah al Alawi as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in the airline’s transformation journey and underscores its commitment to building...
New accords on trade, security strengthen Egypt-Oman Relations
Daily News Egypt
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July 1, 2025
Talks between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Oman in Cairo on Tuesday concluded with the signing of seven agreements to enhance cooperation in areas ranging from investment and labour to regional security. Egyptian Foreign and Emigration...
Royal Oman Police wins International Road Federation Award
Times of Oman
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Athens: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has won first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category, recognizing its advanced efforts in enhancing traffic safety through smart technologies and data analysis....
Shura Council’s education committee reviews key challenges facing University of Technology and Applied Sciences
The Arabian Stories
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July 1, 2025
MUSCAT – The session featured discussions on challenges faced by the university, with a focus on Omanisation of teaching positions. It explored several key issues, including the university’s new organisational regulations, which were compared with...
JETOUR Launches Bold Desert Drive in Oman, Featuring Huawei’s Advanced Wearable Innovations
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Golin Mena) Oman, June 30, 2025 – JETOUR officially kicked off its collaboration with the Test Drive Fleet Departure Ceremony in Oman on June 22, marking the launch of the JETOUR T2 Hybrid Middle East Road Trip. Huawei participated in...
Aaron Hennessy appointed as Sustainability Ambassador for CIOB Oman Hub Committee
The Arabian Stories
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July 1, 2025
Muscat– Douglas OHI is pleased to announce that Aaron Hennessy, Group Managing Director of Douglas OHI and Group COO of the OHI Group of Companies, has been appointed as the Sustainability Ambassador for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)...
Initiative looks at utilising technology to achieve social stability
Oman Observer
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July 1, 2025
Muscat, July 1 The Ministry of Social Development launched an initiative under the title 'Our Safe Home' to raise awareness of the importance of using advanced technical techniques within the community. This initiative highlights the impact of...
The Oman Font: Celebrating Heritage in a Digital Age
Oman Observer
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July 1, 2025
In today’s world, you might think that a language as rich and ancient as Arabic would be everywhere — in books, online content, and digital tools. Sadly, that’s not the case. Arabic makes up less than 1% of global scholarly publications, and...
First Oman-made long stroke pump unit launched
Oman Observer
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June 30, 2025
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 Oman has taken a bold step toward becoming a regional manufacturing hub for artificial lift systems with the successful production of the first Long Stroke Pump Unit (LSU) made entirely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)....
The latest on Etihad Rail: Oman-UAE Etihad Rail construction gathers steam
What's On
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July 1, 2025
Allllll aboard! We’ve put together a consolidatory dispatch from the front line of the passenger train that will link 11 hubs across the seven emirates of the UAE. It’s part of an expansive project with future ambitions that extend beyond our...
Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments June 2025
New Civil Engineer
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June 30, 2025
The civil engineering and construction sectors have seen a rush of senior appointments this June, just as the government concluded its Spending Review and released its Infrastructure Strategy. A round up of the biggest moves and appointments in...
Jetour ignites “Think Future” Middle East drive from Oman, showcasing T2 and T2 PHEV across the GCC
The Arabian Stories
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July 1, 2025
MUSCAT: Jetour today flagged off the highly anticipated “Jetour Middle East Drive”, an ambitious regional expedition that will see eight Jetour SUVs—led by the breakthrough T2 PHEV and T2—traverse six GCC nations under the rallying theme “Think...