Showers predicted over Muscat and several regions

Parts of Oman, including Muscat and key governorates, are set to experience rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by active winds.

Oman’s CPA facilitates over RO 15000 refund

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Barka has successfully resolved a complaint involving a faulty vehicle purchase, resulting in a full refund of RO 15,050.

Bank Nizwa CEO discusses sustainable growth and

Khalid Jamal Al Kayed, CEO of Bank Nizwa, highlighted the key role played by the Islamic banking sector in Oman’s sustainable growth.

Cumulative growth rate of Islamic banking

The Islamic banking sector has shown remarkable growth, with its cumulative growth rate surpassing that of the conventional banking sector from 2017 to 2023.

27th Literary and Artistic Forum to showcase

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has unveiled the qualified texts for the highly anticipated 27th Literary and Artistic Forum.

Schools shift to distance learning as weather

Oman's Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation has announced the suspension of studies and a transition to distance learning in several governorates.

Themar conference discusses ‘Islamic Financial

The Arabian Stories’ Themar Islamic Banking Conference began under the theme of ‘Islamic Financial Transactions and Economic Stability.’

Oman celebrates Arab storytelling at fifth Gulf

The fifth Gulf Narrative Forum brought together writers and critics from the Sultanate of Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, alongside participants from Jordan and Morocco.

Royal Oman Police arrest suspect linked to

The North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command has arrested an individual linked to a series of vandalism incidents and thefts.

Islamic banking sector in Oman continues to thrive

In a keynote address at the inaugural Themar Islamic Banking Conference, Rashid Zayid Al Ghassani, Executive Vice President for Supervision & Regulation Sector at Central Bank of Oman, outlined the significant growth and evolving landscape of Oman’s Islamic banking sector.

Oman’s economy shows steady growth amid non-oil

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) confirmed in its 2023 annual report that the Omani economy continued to expand positively, driven by the recovery of non-oil sectors and sound government policies.

First-ever theater festival set to showcase

Salalah will take centre stage this October with the launch of the Dhofar International Theatre Festival 2024, the first event of its kind in the region.