Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has signed investment contracts worth more than RO 51 million to implement four aquaculture projects aimed at strengthening food security and supporting economic diversification.
This represents a decrease of US$4.16 compared to last Friday's price of US$106.53 per barrel.
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising about 2 percent, as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and continued disruptions to maritime shipments kept global supply under pressure.
Gold prices eased on Monday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar, while rising oil prices fuelled concerns that inflation could remain elevated, keeping interest rates higher for longer.
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX 30) index closed at 8,119.93 points today, down 39.4 points, or 0.48 percent, from the previous session's close of 8,159.33 points.
The Ministry of Social Development and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) company have signed a financing agreement worth RO 60,000 to support a range of development initiatives for civil society organisations in Oman.
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed an RO35 million investment agreement to establish a lithium battery anode materials manufacturing project in the Salalah Free Zone.
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Alizz Islamc Bank is committed to supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening the role of SMEs as a key driver of economic growth in Oman.
The business project ideas proposed by the participants focused on specific areas such as education, fisheries, tourism, business, and health.
Those participants underwent intensive training that significantly enhanced their managerial capabilities and strengthened their ability to grow and sustain their ventures.
The initiative forms part of the bank’s broader approach to human capital development and aligns with national priorities aimed at advancing a more diversified and inclusive economy.
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