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Oman News
His Majesty offers condolences on passing of Zambia’s former president
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic…
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World News
Bomb threat on Gulf Air flight from Doha, lands safely in Kuwait
DOHA: Gulf Air flight GF213, flying from Doha to Kuwait International Airport, was the subject of a bomb threat on…
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World News
“People think Hajj is a gold mine, but they don’t know how much Saudi Arabia is spending”, says writer Ali Shihabi
Muscat: Ali Shihabi, an expert on Middle Eastern politics and economics with a deep focus on Saudi Arabia, offered a…
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Oman News
Oman’s CDAA responds swiftly to Rustaq house fire
Muscat: Firefighting teams from the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority in South Al Batinah Governorate rushed to the scene after…
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Business News
Credit rise powers Oman’s banks as deposits top RO 25.7 billion
Muscat: Oman witnessed continued credit expansion, as the total credit balance granted by conventional commercial banks rose by 7.9 percent…
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Business News
Insurance investments in Oman dip to RO 673 million in 2024 as returns plunge 30%
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority reported that national insurance companies invested approximately RO 427.24 million in 2024, while foreign insurers…
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World News
GCC outpaces global average in carbon circularity push, progressing towards net-zero target by 2050
Muscat: The GCC nations achieved an average score of 41.5 on the 2024 Circular Carbon Economy Index, well above the…
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Business News
Islamic banking sector assets hit RO 8.9 billion, making up nearly 20% of sector
Muscat: According to the latest statistics released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), the Islamic banking sector continues its…
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Business News
Muscat Stock Exchange climbed to RO 28 billion, market stayed strong ahead of Eid Al Adha break
Muscat: The market maintained upward momentum for the fifth consecutive week, supported by strong performances from leading service sector stocks…
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Business News
Oil prices rebound as brent crude posts first weekly gain in three weeks
Muscat: Brent crude futures closed up $1.13, or 1.73%, at $66.47 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…
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Oman News
CAA issues weather alert as thunderstorms expected in several parts of Oman
Muscat: According to the alert issued by the CAA, thunderstorm clouds are expected to form between 11:00 AM and 7:00…
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World News
Kuwait scraps work visa fee exemptions, imposes KD150 charge across all sectors
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Al Youssef, issued Ministerial Resolution No. 4 of…
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