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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...
Conference explores role of emerging technologies in higher education
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
Muscat: The second edition of an international conference titled 'Emerging Technologies in Multidisciplinary Fields' kicked off in Muscat on Tuesday under the auspices of HH Sayyid Nadir bin Al Julanda al Said, Secretary-General at the Diwan of...
MG ZS continues to set the standard for compact SUVs in Oman
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
MUSCAT : 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,...
Twifo Hemang Omanhene seeks support to safeguard school lands from illegal activities
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
By Nana Kwame Essel Twifo Hemang (C/R), July 08, GNA – Otumfo Amoah Sasereku IV, the Omanhene of the Twifoman Traditional Area has urged his fellow traditional leaders to safeguard school lands from illegal activities like galamsey and sand...
Whitewill Enters Oman’s Luxury Property Market Amid Rising Demand
Construction Business News Middle East
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July 8, 2025
Whitewill has officially launched operations in Oman, signalling a key milestone in its regional growth strategy Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency, has officially expanded its footprint into Oman, marking a strategic milestone...
Researchers make disturbing discovery after studying digestive tracts of hundreds of dead birds: 'Highlights the need for urgent, collective action'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 5, 2025
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah has raised concerns about marine pollutants and their effect on coastal wildlife in the United Arab Emirates after analyzing digested food in deceased seabirds. What's happening? A recent...
Experts explore how emerging technologies are transforming higher education in Oman
Muscat Daily
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July 8, 2025
Muscat – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation inaugurated the second edition of International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Interdisciplinary Fields in Muscat on Tuesday. Held under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nadir...
Oman, New Zealand universities sign agreements
Oman Observer
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July 5, 2025
WELLINGTON: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, represented by its Cultural Attaché in Australia, has signed two cooperation agreements with New Zealand's University of Otago and University of Auckland to support Omani...
Oman’s Espace signs collaboration agreement with UK firm
Muscat Daily
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July 5, 2025
London, UK – Espace Engineering Consultants (EEC) held a formal signing ceremony with UK-based firm Formation Architects on July 3 at the British Omani Society (BOS), as part of the Trade and Business Event in London, UK. This event marked a...
Oman’s intensified digitalisation driving economic transformation
Muscat Daily
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July 5, 2025
Muscat – Oman is intensifying efforts to digitalise business processes and attract investment by expanding the use of smart digital platforms, aimed at streamlining services, boosting local industries and enhancing the country’s competitiveness....
COMEX 2025, Oman’s tech exhibition, set to be held from September 7 to 10
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
MUSCAT : The upcoming event marks the 34th edition of the popular International Technology Exhibition. Organised in cooperation with the Arabian Research Bureau, the exhibition will bring together more than 300 local and international companies...
International conference in Muscat explores role of emerging technologies in developing higher education
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
MUSCAT – The conference explores the role of emerging technologies in developing higher education and shaping the future of universities with the context of digital transition. The opening ceremony of the two-day conference was held under the...
Conference explores the role of emerging technologies in higher education
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The second edition of an international conference titled “Emerging Technologies in Multidisciplinary Fields” kicked off in Muscat on Tuesday. The conference explores the role of emerging technologies in developing higher education and...
Seaweed farming: A green opportunity for Oman’s blue economy
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
As nations worldwide grapple with the twin challenges of feeding a growing population and confronting climate change, seaweed is emerging as a quiet but powerful ally in the quest for sustainable development. In Oman, researchers and policymakers...
Shura Committee reviews Omani workforce training in energy sector
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Youth and Human Resources Committee conducted field visits to Takatuf Petrofac Oman and the Oman Energy Institute. The visits aimed to assess the implementation of training programmes and their alignment with employment needs in Oman’s...
Naveen Jindal Group eyes December 2028 timeline for phase 1 of Oman green steel plant commissioning
The Hindu Business Line
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July 8, 2025
Artist impression of Duqm project | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Naveen Jindal-promoted Jindal Steel Duqm — the Oman-based entity — plans to operationalise the first phase of its hydrogen-enabled green steel plant in December 2028. The first...
Jindal Steel Duqm to start Oman-based 5 MTPA green steel plant in 2028
Daily Excelsior
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July 8, 2025
NEW DELHI, July 7: Jindal Steel Duqm, a part of Naveen Jindal Group, aims to start operations at its upcoming 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) hydrogen-enabled green steel complex at the Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZAD) in Oman by 2028, a...
From TEDx to KO talks: Knowledge Oman launches new platform
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
Muscat: Inspired by its successful collaboration as a strategic partner for the recently TEDx event that was held at the iconic Al Zubair Museum, Knowledge Oman is now all geared to create a new initiative that celebrates local thought leaders,...
Middle East tech figures hit out at Shaun Maguire over 'appalling' Mamdani post
The National News
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A growing list of start-up founders are circulating an open letter to Sequoia Capital urging the prominent venture capital firm to take action against one of its partners, Shaun Maguire. The letter, which had more than 520 digital signatories as...
Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport: A new hub for the new space economy
Oman Observer
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July 4, 2025
MUSCAT: In today’s space race, it’s the lean and adaptive — not the legacy giants — who are setting the pace. As private space companies push the boundaries of propulsion systems, small satellite tech and reusable launch vehicles, they’re...