Muscat Stock Exchange trading value rises 2.4% to

The main index gained 14 points as investors increased activity ahead of expected dividend distributions by listed companies.

Manufacturing takes 92% of Credit Oman’s RO

Manufacturing dominated Credit Oman’s portfolio in the first half of 2026, accounting for 92 percent of approved credit limits and 90 percent of insured sales.

Oman’s paved road network expands to 45,659 km

Oman’s transport infrastructure continued to grow in 2025, while the number of new and renewed driving licences rose to 527,830 from 500,738 a year earlier.

Oil holds near $94 as US-Iran conflict keeps

Oil prices remained elevated on Friday, with Brent crude hovering close to $94 a barrel as the continuing US-Iran conflict kept Middle East supply risks firmly in focus and put crude on course for a second consecutive weekly gain.

From airports to logistics: The 25-year

Before taking the helm at Oman Air, Nasser Al Sharji built a career spanning more than 25 years across Oman’s aviation, logistics, energy and public services sectors, including leadership roles at Oman Airports, Transom, Asyad Group, OQ and Nama Water Services.

Oman Air names Nasser Al Sharji as new CEO

Nasser Al Sharji brings more than 25 years of executive experience across aviation, logistics, energy and public services, and will take charge as Oman Air continues its transformation programme.

Oman Aviation Investment appoints Ali Al Maawali

Oman Aviation Investment has appointed Ali Al Maawali as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing 24 years of experience in commercial and business development across transportation and logistics, aviation, petrochemicals, and oil and gas.

SalamAir appoints Eng. Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as new CEO

SalamAir has appointed Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026.

Dollar hovers near three-month low as investors

The US dollar hovered near a three-month low on Thursday as investors assessed measures announced by the US Treasury Department to ease pressure in the bond market, which has seen long-term yields rise to their highest levels since 2007.

Oman’s Income Tax Authority initiates

The Income Tax Authority has commenced a nationwide procedure aimed at assessing entities that are believed to be transferring huge sums of money internationally while declaring virtually no business activity.

Muscat Stock Exchange signs deal to boost SME

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the Omani Academy for Small and Medium Enterprises, affiliated with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund “Inma”, have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening investment awareness, training and support for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Oman.

OETC achieves 81 million safe manhours without

The achievement demonstrates the strong safety culture embedded across OETC and reflects the shared responsibility embraced by its employees, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.