Alizz Islamic Bank launches the first Shari’a

The summit reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting greater understanding of Islamic banking principles and strengthening awareness of the Shari’a foundations of the industry.

Oman insurers’ investments hit RO 876

Insurance companies operating in the Sultanate of Oman invested RO 876.3 million by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 10.3 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Nafadh unlocks RO 32 million in tech

Oman’s Nafadh platform has supported 393 technology projects and opportunities worth more than RO 32 million, strengthening the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and independent professionals.

Muscat Stock Exchange falls 265 points despite

Local investment funds stepped up purchases on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) last week.

Amazon bets big on India with $13bn AI investment

Amazon has announced plans to invest an additional US$13 billion in India by 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, following a meeting between Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oman Oil price declines by USD 2.36

Today's price recorded a decline of USD 2.36 compared to yesterday's (Wednesday) price of USD 66.09.

MCBS strengthens Global Standing in Times Higher

The 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assessed 1,646 universities worldwide, making it the world's largest and most comprehensive evaluation of universities' contributions to sustainable development.

Oman and Algeria sign major logistics, food, and

Oman's participation in the activities of the 57th edition of the Algiers International Fair today witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding between several Omani companies and their Algerian counterparts.

Oman introduces regulatory framework for Buy Now,

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has introduced a regulatory framework to govern and license the Sultanate's ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) services.

Bank Muscat & OTC open registration for

This programme serves as a qualitative initiative implemented between both institutions and a number of hotels across the Sultanate, which have expressed their readiness to offer employment opportunities to participants upon successful completion of the training programme, in collaboration with the Oman Down Syndrome Association.

Dollar hits 13-month high as investors brace for

The US dollar extended gains on Wednesday, hitting a 13-month high against major currencies as investors sought safety amid tech stock concerns and expectations of further Fed rate hikes.

AmCham Oman, U.S. Chamber hold strategic dialogue

The session marked the first jointly hosted ministerial engagement between the two organizations, reflecting growing international interest in Oman’s infrastructure.