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Business News
Oil prices steady after slump, but weekly gains hold amid U.S. tariff tensions
Muscat: Brent crude futures inched up by four cents (0.06%) to $71.74 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
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Sports News
Khalid Jamil named head coach of the Indian football team
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed the appointment of Jamil, a prominent figure in Indian football,…
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Business News
Gold holds ground but set for weekly loss as stronger U.S. dollar weighs in
Muscat: Spot gold settled at $3,289.79 per ounce on Friday, down 1.4% for the week as investor sentiment shifted amid…
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Sports News
Helio Sousa named Kuwait national team coach ahead of new Zain League season
Kuwait: KFA President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Youssef Al-Sabah made the official announcement during the draw ceremony of the 64th edition of…
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Business News
Oman’s industrial sector powers ahead with 27.5% FDI rise and export boom
Muscat: The first half of 2025 saw the Sultanate’s industrial sector deliver impressive performance indicators, underscoring the effectiveness of government…
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Oman News
Over 1.13 million travel through Oman Airports in June 2025, recording 2% increase in passenger traffic
Muscat: According to official figures, a total of 1,134,924 passengers traveled through Omani airports in June 2025, up from 1,109,745…
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Oman News
Oman’s digital readiness for government institutions hits 81%, transactions cross 11.4 million mark
Muscat: The Tahawul program has achieved a 19% qualitative improvement over its mid-2024 performance. This progress reflects the effectiveness of…
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Oman News
Tourism investments cross RO 853 million, 21 hotels in pipeline as tourism flourishes in Oman’s Duqm
Muscat: According to the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD), tourism investments in the region have surged, including commitments…
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Business News
Oman’s banking sector nets RO 275.9 million in H1, driven by strong economic activity
Muscat: Banks have also been proactive in managing risks, reducing default rates, diversifying revenue streams, and enhancing operational efficiency—all of…
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Business News
Personal goods see biggest price jump in Oman as consumer prices increase
Muscat: The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures show a modest rise in overall inflation, with the personal goods and…
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World News
Black boxes recovered as probe begins into deadly Russian plane crash that killed 48 people on board
Moscow: The ill-fated flight, operated by Angara Airlines, was en route to the remote Siberian town of Tynda when it…
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World News
NASA to lay off 20% of workforce, impacting over 3,000 employees
Washington: The U.S. space agency confirmed the layoffs as part of a broader restructuring initiative, expected to streamline internal operations…
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