MUSCAT, NOV 5 The Sultanate of Oman’s banking sector has continued to demonstrate resilience and stability, with total assets projected to reach RO 47.8 billion by 2025, almost doubling from RO 25.8 billion in 2015, according to figures presented during the Building a Future-Ready Bank summit organised by Cedar-IBS Intelligence. The report indicates that Oman’s […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It impacts individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. Current estimates suggest that one of every 21 people in Canada has the disorder. This number is likely to rise as our understanding of varied presentations and […]
DUBLIN: Oman Air has secured a major international recognition at the 2026 Apex Best Awards, winning the title of ‘Most Comfortable Seats in the Middle East’ during a ceremony held in Dublin on the sidelines of the Future Travel Experience Europe, Middle East & Africa Ancillary Services and Retail 2026 conference. This marks the airline’s […]
Hong Kong: Christine Li is a model and influencer, but not an actor, so when she saw herself playing a cruel character in a Chinese microdrama she felt bewildered, then angry and afraid. The 26-year-old is one of two people who told AFP their likenesses were cast without consent in the AI-generated show “The Peach […]
MUSCAT: The financial sector continued to underpin trading on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), with the sector index extending its gains for a third consecutive week as investors increased positions in banking, insurance and investment stocks. The financial sector index rose by 98 points last week, building on gains of nearly 300 points recorded over […]
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) said that the figures circulated in some circles on cash transactions in the Sultanate of Oman are not accurate. Official data with the Central Bank for the end of 2024 indicate that transactions conducted through digital channels in the Sultanate accounted for 87% of all executed transactions, while cash […]
Executives are facing pressure from boards, employees, regulators and consumers to either defend or abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Many are retreating from their DEI commitments. But in the rush to respond to political headwinds, a more fundamental question is going unasked: Is inclusion a moral imperative? As marketing scholars who study consumer ethics […]
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise the Omani-Tunisian Business Forum on June 17, Wednesday, with the participation of business owners, officials, and representatives of companies and economic institutions from both countries. The Omani-Tunisian Business Forum is held as part of ongoing efforts to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between […]
Washington, United States: US health officials on Thursday greenlit a first-of-its-kind gene therapy to treat a rare form of hereditary hearing loss, a breakthrough which could pave the way for other such hearing impairment treatments. Two to three of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a hearing impairment, and it is […]
MUSCAT: The value of insured domestic sales supported by Credit Oman exceeded RO 180 million by the end of 2025, highlighting the organisation’s growing role in safeguarding business transactions and supporting private sector growth across the Sultanate of Oman. According to data released by Credit Oman, Muscat Governorate accounted for the largest share of insured […]
