MUSCAT: The official price of Oman crude oil for August delivery rose by $2.49 on Monday to reach $93.38 per barrel, compared with $90.89 recorded at the close of trading last Friday. The increase came amid a broader rally in global oil markets, with crude prices rising more than 4 per cent following renewed geopolitical […]
MUSCAT, OCT 6 Oman Housing Bank (OHB) is accelerating access to affordable homes through tailored financing and closer collaboration with real estate developers, according to Ammar al Nasri, Manager — Media and Public Relations. Speaking on the sidelines of the Urban October event, which began in Muscat on October 6, Al Nasri said that OHB […]
Muscat: The Main Committee for the Sighting of the Hijri Months Crescent at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs will convene on Monday evening to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 AH. The meeting will be chaired by Dr Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. […]
On April 6, the astronauts of Artemis II were able to catch a full view of the Mare Orientale, a dark, ringed 600-mile-wide crater that straddles the near and the far sides of the moon. Human eyes had never seen the whole basin before. Everything to the crater’s left is the far side, the hemisphere […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 8 The establishment of a specialised Investment and Trade Court is among the most significant measures undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman to strengthen its investment environment and enhance investor confidence, according to Ibtisam bint Ahmed al Farouji, Under-Secretary for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP). Speaking […]
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) will host the 17th Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Summit in Muscat from February 2–4, 2026, under the theme “Islamic Finance for the Future: Unlocking New Horizons with Global Impact”. The summit will bring together central banks, regulators, international organisations and industry leaders to explore the growing role […]
Miriam Makeba sang a famous song about the 16 June 1976 uprising in her birthplace, South Africa. The protest was a pivotal point in the fight against apartheid and white minority rule in the country. The song was called Soweto Blues and its opening lines go: The children got a letter from the Master. It […]
Muscat: After several weeks of intense summer heat and prolonged dry conditions, parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to receive much-needed relief today, with forecasts indicating rainfall and thunderstorms over the al Hajar mountains and surrounding areas. According to weather updates, convective cloud activity is expected to develop over the mountainous areas, bringing […]
The global household products market is witnessing the rapid emergence of laundry detergent sheets as a modern alternative to traditional liquid and powder formats. Designed to offer pre-measured dosing, compact storage, and simplified usage, the format is gaining traction among consumers seeking greater convenience and efficiency in their laundry routines. The trend is substantiated by […]
Muscat: said its wholly owned Saudi subsidiary, NGC Energy Saudi LLC, has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) licences in partnership with Zamil Group, expanding the Omani-listed company’s presence in Saudi Arabia’s downstream gas market. The licences cover the establishment of LPG cylinder filling and storage facilities in Jeddah and Jazan, as well as wholesale LPG […]
