Oman FSA suspends Ideal Value for Auditing and

Among the violations, the FSA said the owner of the firm had allowed an individual to practise on behalf of the company without completing formal appointment procedures or obtaining the required approvals.

Meethaq Islamic Banking sponsors Saih Al Ramth

This sponsorship reflects Meethaq’s continuous support for authentic heritage and sporting events that celebrate Oman’s national identity, while contributing to engagement and local economic activity across the Sultanate. 

Gold set for positive bias, Brent may slide

Spot gold extended its two-week rally, rising 0.5 per cent intraday before paring gains to around USD 4,400 an ounce, following a nearly 1 per cent gain last week.

Sohar Port boosts Oman’s logistics sector with

Sohar Port handled 52 million metric tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, marking a 52 percent increase compared with the same period last year, as transshipment and container operations recorded strong growth.

BankDhofar leads Oman’s shift to a cashless,

Digital payments are now widely embedded across consumer, corporate, and public-sector transactions, driven by the growing adoption of mobile wallets, contactless cards, and instant transfers.

Oman Tourism Development Company appoints Badar

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has announced the appointment of Eng. Badar Hamed Al Abri as its new Chief Operations Officer.

Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as Airtel

Mittal will conclude his tenure as Non-Executive Chairman and step down from the Board with effect from September 30, 2026.

Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions persist

Oil prices rose today as the prospects of reaching an agreement to end the war in the Middle East diminished, boosting concerns about energy supplies.

Oman’s general import price index rises 5.8

The general index of import prices in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 5.8 percent during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025.

Gold prices rise as US dollar weakens

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar and economic data that reduced expectations of a US interest rate hike next month.

Oman oil price rises 93 cents

The official price of Omani crude oil for delivery next October reached $87.76 today.

Oman’s Development Bank approves RO 2.7 million

The Development Bank’s Al Buraimi branch approved 170 development loans worth around RO 2.7 million in 2025.