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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
EZAD: Anchoring investments for a diversified future
Oman Observer
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July 21, 2025
Oman's economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation guided by Vision 2040, the Sultanate of Oman’s strategic roadmap towards a diversified, knowledge-driven economy. Central to this vision is the Al Dhahirah Economic Zone (EZAD), a...