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Oil prices rise by more than 7%
LONDON – Brent crude futures rose by $6.56 a barrel, or 7.26 percent, to $96.94 a barrel. The price of…
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Business News
Gold falls over 1% as dollar strengthens
SINGAPORE – The price of gold in spot trading declined 1.4 percent to $4,762.09 per ounce after briefly touching its…
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Oman News
Oman’s Health Ministry sets 6-month deadline for medical device firms, warns of shipment suspension
MUSCAT – In an official announcement, the Ministry said the move follows the integration of the medical device and supplies…
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Oman News
Oman authorities seize 140 packages of expired veterinary medicines in North Sharqiyah
MUSCAT – The operation was carried out by the Control Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources,…
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Oman News
Oman invests RO 1.9 billion in food security, targets 400 new projects in 2026
MUSCAT – Acting in cooperation with its partners, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has stepped up efforts…
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Oman News
Consumer Protection Authority reports over 500 market violations; Muscat records highest
MUSCAT – The violations, documented between early March and mid-April, include 172 cases linked to price increases – primarily in…
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Oman News
Sultan’s Armed Forces chief receives French military delegation in Muscat
MUSCAT – Upon arrival at the headquarters of the Sultan’s Armed Forces, the French Chief of Staff was accorded an…
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Oman News
Oman Vision 2040 drives health sector transformation in governance and infrastructure
MUSCAT — The health sector under Oman Vision 2040 has undergone significant structural and operational transformation, reflecting major progress achieved…
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Oman News
His Majesty Sultan Haitham grants Omani citizenship to 226 expatriates
MUSCAT – The decree, published in Official Gazette issue No. 1644 dated April 19, 2026, includes the names of the…
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Oman News
Oman signs 18 agricultural usufruct contracts worth RO 1.9 million to boost food security
MUSCAT — These projects covering 300 acres – distributed across Al Buraimi, North Al Sharqiyah, North Al Batinah, South Al…
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Oman News
Muscat Municipality adopts post-inspection methodology to streamline market entry
Muscat — The move aims to facilitate faster market entry for entrepreneurs, reduce licensing delays, and enhance the competitiveness of…
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Oman News
Oman-UAE rail link: Hafeet Rail project hits 40% completion milestone
MUSCAT – Hafeet Rail, a joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company, announced the completion of…
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