Oman’s non-oil exports recorded a strong performance in 2025, reflecting the steady transformation of the national economy in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, official data showed.
Local investment funds and institutions stepped up their buying on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) last week, injecting fresh liquidity into the market.
The start of 2026 delivered a dramatic ride for precious metals, with gold and silver surging to record highs before suffering a sharp sell-off on Friday.
The Muscat–Taif service marks the airline’s fifth destination in Saudi Arabia.
Amid high-end volatility in gold markets, US markets saw a massive swing after prices of major commodities such as gold and silver crashed sharply before staging a strong recovery within just 6.5 hours.
Ayad Al Balushi’s appointment comes as OMRAN Group accelerates efforts to develop and manage tourism assets across Oman.
The hosting of this prestigious global summit in Oman reflects the Sultanate’s growing role as a regional hub for Islamic finance and underscores the maturity and resilience of its Islamic banking sector.
The report presents a forward-looking evaluation of economic and financial conditions, enhancing transparency and providing a reference for policymakers, market participants, and researchers, in line with Oman Vision 2040.
The company also provided food packages for organisers, officials and volunteers, supporting teams working extended shifts during peak activity periods.
Global oil prices extended gains for a third consecutive session as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fuelled concerns.
Oman’s non-petroleum activities reached RO 7.3 billion with a 2.5 percent growth rate in the third quarter of 2025.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has expanded its digital suite to nine automated services, introducing new Shareholder Service that simplifies how licensees update ownership data and manage share transfers in Oman.
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