Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has reminded the public that the deadline for replacing expired banknotes from previous issues is approaching. In an announcement, the CBO said banknotes issued prior to the Sixth Series 2020 can be exchanged through all banks operating in the Sultanate of Oman until the end of business hours […]
Q: I’ve heard a lot of different things about how long running shoes should last. How do I know when it’s time for a new pair? A: Once you find the right pair of running shoes, it can be hard to part with them. It’s a frequently cited rule of thumb that you should replace […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 8 Oman will see its crude oil production increased by 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2026 under the latest output adjustment agreed by Opec+, lifting the Sultanate of Oman’s production ceiling to 831,000 bpd. The increase forms part of a collective decision by seven Opec+ producers — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, […]
Muscat: The Sultante of Oman is experiencing a decline in unpaid cheques and non-sufficient funds incidents, reflecting improvement in payment reliability and stronger financial discipline, Central Bank of Oman’s Financial Stability Report 2025. However, technical errors such as stale cheques and early payments have shown a slight Total cheques presented for clearing, decreasing by 6 percent, indicating […]
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged the public to verify the authenticity of official websites before submitting complaints or dealing with any online platform claiming to represent government entities. In an awareness message on electronic fraud, the authority advised users to ensure that the website address begins with “https” and ends with “.gov.om”, […]
The accident happened in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16. Joseph Masterson, a lawyer who was just days from retiring at age 63, suffered cardiac arrest while driving, plowed into a guardrail and lost consciousness. Other drivers stopped, broke the car window and pulled him to safety. A passing volunteer firefighter performed CPR until an ambulance arrived […]
For many small businesses, chamber membership can feel less like a source of value and more like an annual obligation. That perception should concern the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, not because it weakens the chamber, but because it points to a question that every representative business body must answer: what does the member […]
The operational and financial performance of Money Exchange Establishments (MEEs) in the Sultanate of Oman continued to evolve in 2024, reflecting the ongoing transition amid rising digitalization. According to the Financial Stability Report 2025, key performance indicators such as profitability and revenue experienced notable declines. Sector-wide profits contracted sharply by 62.8 percent, despite a more moderate 6.1 percent […]
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched the Muscat Action Plan at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, introducing a landmark international framework aimed at strengthening conflict prevention and addressing identity-based violence worldwide. The Muscat Action Plan establishes a UN-led consultative process in partnership with the network of religious and traditional peacemakers. It brings […]
Ever wake up with a crick in your neck or a pain in your lower back? Are you roused from sleep by heartburn, or a partner complaining that you snore? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your sleep position might be to blame. There is no one “right” way to sleep, said […]
