As Labor parliamentarians fled Canberra late this week for their long winter break, they could reassure themselves the bruises sustained in a difficult budget session were fading. Broken promises might inflict some long-term damage on the prime minister, and the jury’s still out on the effect of the controversial tax changes. But Anthony Albanese is […]
Asian shares skidded on Thursday as investors rotated out of chipmakers following a stellar quarter, while currency and bond markets braced for U.S. jobs data that could gives hints about the risk of interest rate hikes. Oil prices hit new four-month lows, with Brent crude off 0.8% to $71 a barrel, as U.S. President Donald […]
Muscat: HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat graced the concluding ceremony for the Murtakaz Programme, which was organized by the Royal Academy of Management (RAM). Reflecting an ongoing commitment to strengthening the government leadership ecosystem and enhance institutional performance, the Murtakaz Programme brought together 68 participants from […]
BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, JULY 1 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has approved the share allocation ratios for the initial public offering (IPO) of the Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), following its review of the subscription results. The results showed that total subscription proceeds exceeded the value of the offer by 3.909 times for the individual […]
Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a clarification on Ministerial Decision No. 155/2026, which sets out new admission requirements for Omani students applying for educational specialisations. The ministry stated that the regulations apply to General Education Diploma (GED) graduates seeking admission to education-related programmes, as well as applicants for the professional teaching qualification diploma. […]
For years, Darwin residents have been concerned about toxic chemicals emitted by the city’s two gas export facilities. In fact, some locals are so worried about these airborne chemicals – particularly benzene – they recently formed a community group and launched a fundraiser to buy a regulation-grade mobile device for continuous monitoring. Only days later, […]
BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, JUNE 30 Oman’s Platform for Smart Manufacturing (Ectron), a subsidiary of the National Energy Centre (NEC), has signed a strategic partnership with France’s Sagemcom to localise the production of smart metering technologies and strengthen the Sultanate of Oman’s advanced manufacturing sector. The agreement was signed by Salah Abdullah al Zakwani, Chief Executive […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 The Sultanate of Oman does not support imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but it left open the possibility of discussing charges linked to maritime services, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, said. In an exclusive interview with Monte Carlo International Radio, Sayyid Badr said […]
BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, JUNE 30 During the official visit of a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman to France, three strategic agreements were signed in Paris in the presence of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The agreements mark a significant milestone in the strengthening of […]
Muscat Municipality has completed the redevelopment of Wadi Park in the Wilayat of Baushar as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public parks and recreational spaces across Muscat Governorate. Located in a strategic area of Baushar, Wadi Park has long served as a popular open space for residents and visitors, providing a recreational destination […]
