The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched the trial phase of Rushd, a digital investment advisory platform operating within its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox.
The official price of Oman crude oil for December delivery rose by $1.07 to reach $106.83 per barrel on Monday, compared with $105.76 recorded last Friday.
Food and beverage prices in Oman rose by 8 percent in September 2026, while transport costs increased 14.5 percent and restaurant and hotel prices climbed 3.6 percent.
This initiative reflects the Bank's belief that investing in the development of employees' capabilities and knowledge is a fundamental pillar for translating its customer experience strategy into tangible reality.
Omani seaports recorded strong growth in operational activity during the first eight months of 2026, with vessel calls increasing by 27.9% to more than 11,000 and container throughput rising by 20.5% to over 4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Pinktober Market at Al Mouj Walk and Al Mouj Golf Walk mobilised community support for awareness, early detection and cancer care.
The value added by active establishments in Oman rose by 31.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026, reaching RO10.6554 billion, compared with RO8.124 billion in the same period last year.
Industrial investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have reached approximately $426 billion, with around 22,000 factories employing more than 1.7 million workers.
Oil and gas account for the bulk of investment, while Britain remains the largest investor.
Dhofar Governorate recorded broad-based economic activity during the second quarter of 2026, with growth across the trade, industry and investment sectors as new commercial registrations and licences continued to rise across the governorate.
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