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Sustainable logistics and the rise of Omani youthpreneurs
Oman Observer
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June 24, 2025
As Oman advances toward its Vision 2040 goals, sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern; it is central to the nation’s economic transformation. Among the sectors leading this transition is logistics, historically one of Oman’s strongest...
Study discovers Oman’s geological formation reshaping world terrain
Times of Oman
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Times News Service MUSCAT: A new scientific study has identified a hidden geological formation beneath Oman that has been slowly lifting the Earth’s surface for tens of millions of years. The discovery places the Sultanate at the centre of a...
Bulgaria and Oman to Negotiate Energy Cooperation Agreement
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Council of Ministers Tuesday approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria’s Energy Ministry and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals aimed at creating a framework for deepening bilateral energy cooperation based on equality...
OQGN sustainability report highlights decarbonisation progress
Oman Observer
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July 21, 2025
MUSCAT: OQ Gas Network (OQGN), Oman’s leading gas transmission operator, has released its maiden annual Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s achievements in environmental stewardship, workforce development, and operational transparency...
Investment drives Oman construction growth
MEED
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June 23, 2025
Oman’s construction industry is projected to grow by 3.6% in real terms in 2025, driven by increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) and significant government spending in key sectors such as manufacturing, energy and transport. According to a...
GCC Data Center Portfolio Report 2025: Detailed Analysis Of 106 Existing And 77 Upcoming Data Centers Across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia And UAE
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Gain comprehensive insights into the GCC data center market through this latest database. This Excel product offers detailed analysis on 106 existing and 77 upcoming data centers across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,...
Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Oman’s Ministry of Commerce strengthen bilateral ties
Eye of Riyadh
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The Competition Department at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a coordination meeting with the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Centre at Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. The meeting marked a...
Why Oman has decided to levy income tax on high earners
The National News
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Oman’s move to introduce personal income tax from 2028 is a significant milestone in the sultanate's push to achieve its economic diversification goals, although the tax ratio remains low to reduce burden on the population, analysts have said. The...
World News | Oman Plans to Impose Personal Income Tax, a First Among Gulf States
Latestly
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June 24, 2025
Dubai, Jun 24 (AP) Oman plans to levy personal income tax as part of a broader push to move the sultanate's economy away from reliance on hydrocarbons. The tax would be a first among the six-member oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council. The 5% tax...
‘Ghost’ Plume Found Beneath Oman May Explain India’s Ancient Tectonic Shift
Gadgets 360
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June 23, 2025
A long-hidden plume of magma beneath Oman's Salma Plateau may have played a surprising role in shaping the Indian subcontinent's ancient journey, researchers report. This “ghost” plume — hot material trapped beneath Earth's thick crust — cannot...
MCSY highlights role of culture in driving entrepreneurship in Oman
Muscat Daily
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June 24, 2025
Muscat – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) organised a session titled ‘Fundamentals of Cultural Entrepreneurship’ on Tuesday as part of its Knowledge Dialogue programme. The session focused on cultural entrepreneurship as a means to...
Income Tax key step for revenue diversification: Oman's Economy Minister
Zawya
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Muscat – The Ministry of Economy affirmed that the implementation of the Personal Income Tax (PIT), set to take effect at the beginning of 2028, represents a crucial step toward enhancing financial stability and completing the fiscal...
Al Rawdah SEZ: A defining moment for Oman’s economic future
Oman Observer
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June 23, 2025
The recent unveiling of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone (SEZ) signals more than just a new development zone. It represents a turning point in Oman’s economic journey—an ambitious, forward-looking initiative designed to reshape how we do...
ExclusiveGaza 'Freedom Flotilla' activist rallies support for one-state vision
The National News
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In a sea of political grey suits, Rima Hassan, a 33-year old migration lawyer and firebrand member of the European Parliament, has come to embody France's pro-Palestinian movement. Establishment views on her rise have mostly been sharply critical....
Cold plasma technology introduced in Oman
Oman Observer
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June 23, 2025
Neoplas Argon Jet was launched after successful trials and a landmark symposium attended by over 150 healthcare professionals, including 80 Omani doctors specialising in infection control and paediatric surgery from hospitals under the Ministry of...
GreenUp 2027 strategy to boost sustainable infrastructure in Oman
Oman Observer
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June 23, 2025
MUSCAT: Veolia, a global leader in environmental solutions, has rolled out its GreenUp 2027 strategic programme in Oman, showcasing three major projects that embody the company’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation in waste,...
Educational technology conference showcases immersive learning tools in Oman
Muscat Daily
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June 23, 2025
Muscat – Onsor Technologies, an Omani startup specialising in emerging tech, hosted the Educational Technology Conference on Monday under the theme ‘Towards an Inspiring Educational Future Powered by Advanced Technologies’. Held under the...
UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism holds meeting with Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion to strengthen bilateral ties in competition regulation and fair trade practices
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 23 June 2025 - The Competition Department at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a coordination meeting with the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Centre at Oman’s Ministry of...
3 more Omani universities listed in QS world rankings taking total to 5
Muscat Daily
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June 23, 2025
Muscat – Oman has improved its standing as a regional and global centre for higher education with the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) report showing significant gains in research output and international rankings. Launched in Muscat on Monday...
Falaj systems foster social cohesion in Omani tribal communities
Oman Observer
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June 23, 2025
MUSCAT: A groundbreaking research project titled ‘Aflaj Systems and Social Cohesion in Oman, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate’, led by Dr Majid Labbaf Khaneiki, Assistant Professor and Unesco Chair on Aflaj Studies and Archaeo-Hydrology at the University...