Oil slips 2% as investors weigh Russia sanctions

Oil prices fell for the third straight session as global investors gauged the effects of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil firms and speculated that OPEC+ might respond with a production increase.

Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index goes past 5,500

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed on a strong note, with the benchmark MSE 30 index jumping 94.4 points to reach 5,526.47.

Bank Muscat reaffirms commitment to strengthening

Bank Muscat supported the second Duqm Economic Forum 2025, reaffirming its commitment to Oman Vision 2040 and sustainable development.

Flora D’Lite Oman: Where emotions bloom

Flora D’Lite Oman, a premier floral and gifting boutique located in Qurum, continues to make its mark in the capital’s luxury gifting scene with curated gift selections designed to convey heartfelt emotions through the art of flowers.

Bank Muscat organises workshop to enhance

Bank Muscat hosted a workshop titled “Together against Electronic Fraud” to strengthen cybersecurity and raise awareness about online financial threats. The event gathered key security and regulatory bodies to discuss combating cybercrime, enhancing digital protection, and promoting safe banking practices in line with Oman’s secure digital transformation goals.

BankDhofar wins Fintech Award at Middle East

BankDhofar won the 2025 Middle East Technology Excellence Award for Fintech, recognizing its leadership in digital innovation and commitment to advancing Oman’s banking technology landscape.

talabat turns Hero Month into a youth movement

The first activation took place at the Early Intervention Center.

Liva Insurance CEO Hanaa Al Hinai inspires with

Liva Insurance CEO Hanaa Al Hinai, speaking at CBFS’s Omani Women’s Day seminar, urged women in finance to turn awareness into action, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and inclusion as drivers of Oman’s Vision 2040.

Empowering Oman’s agrifood sector: Sohar

Sohar International sponsored the 3rd International Dates and Honey Exhibition in Muscat, reaffirming its support for Oman’s economic diversification, food security, and sustainable development goals under Vision 2040.

Gulf sustain delegation visits Renaissance

Renaissance Village Duqm hosted a Gulf Sustain and Swiss Embassy delegation to showcase its ILO-compliant, sustainable workforce accommodation supporting Oman Vision 2040 and worker welfare.

Bank Nizwa launches ‘She Inspires’ campaign

Bank Nizwa launches ‘She Inspires’ bundle to empower Omani women with Sharia-compliant financial and wellbeing solutions.

Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade

His Excellency Dr. Amer Bisat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade, visited the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn” at Knowledge Oasis Muscat to explore avenues of economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Lebanon and Oman.