Private enterprises in Oman grow 12.1% in Q2 2025

The number of active private enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 12.1 percent during the second quarter of 2025, reaching approximately 282,764, up from 252,312 in the same period last year.

Bank Muscat celebrates the winning teams in Green

Bank Muscat celebrated 20 winning teams of the 14th Green Sports programme, reaffirming its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable community development through enhanced sports infrastructure across Oman.

BankDhofar and Taageer Finance forge strategic

BankDhofar and Taageer Finance have signed a landmark MoU to drive Oman’s financial digital transformation through innovations like Open Banking, Direct Debit, and Virtual Account-based collections, enhancing convenience, efficiency, and security across customer segments.

Oman resident orthodontist wins back-to-back

Omani orthodontist Dr. Siju George has earned consecutive international accolades, securing second place in the Best Orthodontic Case (Adult Category) at the CAPP MENA Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2025, further cementing Oman’s prominence in global orthodontic excellence.

OQ Group powers Duqm’s growth with over RO 604

OQ Group has reinforced its position as one of the largest investors in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD), driving Oman’s industrial transformation under Vision 2040.

Madayn floats tender for Madha Industrial City

The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has officially invited tenders for the infrastructure and industrial complexes project at Madha Industrial City in the Wilayat of Madha, Musandam Governorate.

Empowering SMEs: Sohar International’s enhanced

The upgraded app introduces a suite of powerful new features — including transaction initiation and authorization, salary payments, and bill management — all accessible within a single, secure, and mobile-first platform.

Oil prices soar as U.S. sanctions hit Russian

Global oil markets saw a sharp rally on Thursday, with prices climbing over 5%, their steepest rise since mid-June.

Oman returns to global markets with record-low

Oman has successfully returned to international capital markets with a $1 billion sovereign sukuk issuance the lowest-priced in its history.

Oman and Turkey chart $5 billion roadmap to

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Erdogan set ambitious new goals to expand trade, investment, and cooperation across key sectors.

Muscat Stock Exchange slips as index falls 0.95%,

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) ended Thursday’s session on a weaker note, with the benchmark 30 Index falling by 51.7 points.

Tathmeer and Al Mouj Muscat sign agreement to

Tathmeer Properties has signed an agreement with Al Mouj Muscat to develop “Tathmeer Parks,” a luxury residential complex that blends modern coastal living with upscale amenities, marking a new milestone in Oman’s real estate collaboration and sustainable growth.