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Oman: OPAZ signs agreements, MoUs for Al Dhahirah Economic Zone
Zawya
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Muscat, Oman — The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed on Sunday a total of seven agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for the Economic Zone at Al Dhahirah (EZAD), marking the beginning of...
Oman: Smart tech to ensure road safety
Zawya
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Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) is setting up a smart and comprehensive monitoring system based on modern technologies in an effort to improve traffic safety and proactively analyse data. The system will employ modern and effective methods in...
Oman: Work begins on the Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project
Zawya
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Izki - The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) is implementing the 32.200 km Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project, starting from the Southern Qarout roundabout in the Wilayat of Izki, passing through the Niyabat...
First energy transition fund worth $200 million launched in Oman
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Wednesday announced the launch of the first investment fund specializing in energy transition in the Sultanate of Oman, in partnership between the Oman Future Fund and the Chinese company Templewater. The...
Oman: Commerce Ministry launches several digital platforms for empowering investors
Zawya
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Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion is simplifying procedures for launching commercial ventures and encouraging investors to establish projects, in line with best international practices aimed at developing Oman’s...
Google Pay - a contactless payment option for Oman's Android users
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
Muscat: Google recently announced the start of Google Pay or Google Wallet in two new countries, Lebanon and Oman, which can be used via Android phone devices. While making an announcement, the company said Google Pay allows people to pay and make...
Oman: Itin Tunnel project in Salalah opened for traffic
Zawya
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Muscat: Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology on Saturday inaugurated the Itin Tunnel project in the Wilayat of Salalah, opening it to vehicular traffic. The project, valued at more than OMR11 million, is part of the...
Future Fund Oman And Templewater Launch The Sultanate's First Energy Transition Fund
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Initial capital base of US$200 million, acting as a catalyst to unlock further capital and attract high-quality, scalable investment opportunities aligned with Oman Vision 2040 First dedicated energy transition fund launched...
Oman's OPAZ inks key pacts to kickstart EZAD
Zawya
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MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed on Sunday, July 6, 2025, a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) related to the establishment of the Economic Zone at Al Dhahirah (EZAD) — a...
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center earns global recognition as Center of Excellence in Supportive Care
Times of Oman
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Muscat – In a landmark achievement for Sultanate of Oman and the region, the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCCRC), affiliated to the University Medical City UMC, has been officially designated as a Center of...
du, Omantel Activate Oman Emirates Gateway to Boost Regional Connectivity
The Fast Mode
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July 9, 2025
du and Omantel have announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275km international fibre optic submarine cable system that will enhance connectivity between the UAE and Sultanate of Oman. The cutting-edge project connects three...
Business ExtraWhat does Oman's new income tax mean for the Gulf?
The National News
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The absence of income tax has helped to attract people from around the world to move to the Gulf. But one country is set to change direction. Oman recently announced it will be the first country in the region to introduce personal income tax....
Oman ranked most affordable GCC country
Oman Observer
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July 6, 2025
Muscat: Oman has emerged as a standout destination for affordability and balanced living. According to the latest 2025 report by Numbeo, one of the world’s largest crowd-sourced databases for cost of living indicators, Oman has been ranked as the...
Oman’s SJC streamlines judgment implementation with automated payment system
The Arabian Stories
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July 6, 2025
Muscat – The Council has introduced an automatic system for lifting and cancelling judicial reservations upon the full payment of implementation dues through electronic payment devices and applications provided by ONEIC (Oman National Engineering...
COMEX 2025 to propel Oman as regional powerhouse for digital innovation
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) and Arabian Research Bureau hosted a press conference yesterday to showcase this year’s edition of COMEX, Oman's premier digital economy and technology...
Oman’s TRA seeks public input on satellite communication for aviation and maritime sectors
The Arabian Stories
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July 6, 2025
MUSCAT – The TRA is inviting the public to share their views on the use of Ku-Band and Ka-Band frequency bands for aeronautical earth stations in motion (A-ESIM) and maritime earth stations in motion (M-ESIM) communicating with non-geostationary...
Oman OPAZ launches implementation phase of Al Dhahirah Economic Zone with key agreements, MoUs
The Arabian Stories
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July 6, 2025
MUSCAT : The agreements were signed by His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of OPAZ, alongside representatives of the partnering companies. A key agreement was a contract to construct main roads and a surface water drainage...
Meet the Godwin HS 'Research Twins' who are making STEM education more accessible
Henrico Citizen - Virginia
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Identical twins Avani and Bhoomika Kaur, known to students and teachers at Mills E. Godwin High School as “The Research Twins,” have a deep passion for science. Since they were in elementary school, Avani and Bhoomika have always had a fascination...
MG ZS continues to set the standard for Compact SUVs in the Sultanate of Oman
OERLive
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July 8, 2025
The next-generation MG ZS has quickly cemented its place as one of the most compelling compact SUVs in Oman. Since its debut, the all-new ZS has resonated deeply with urban explorers, young professionals, and design-forward families, delivering...
Oman sees 64% surge in fiber internet
Oman Observer
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July 6, 2025
Muscat: There has been a 64% increase in residential units covered by fiber optics, greatly enhancing high-speed internet access, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). TRA also added that the telecom sector has achieved...