Muscat – The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the approved fee structure for the national payment card “Maal” consumer Debit and Prepaid card. The announcement of the “Maal” card fee structure comes in conjunction with the announcement of the pilot launch of the card on November 20, coinciding with the celebration of Oman’s […]
Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water. But what if you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern Australian gulf and your exit southwards is blocked by land? To date, there’s been a global gap in understanding how shallow tropical gulfs and bays […]
MUSCAT: A first cohort comprising 30 specialists graduated from the National Cybersecurity Leadership Programme on Saturday. The graduation ceremony was held under the auspices of Mulham bin Bashir al Jarf, Vice-Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The two-year programme aims to develop and empower 100 national cybersecurity professionals to enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s readiness […]
I have calluses on the tips of my toes and on my heels. How can I get rid of them? Walking around barefoot in your house, going on long runs, wearing shoes that are too tight (or too loose) — all of this can create friction on the skin that may eventually lead to calluses. These thick, rough […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s real estate market recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Real Estate Price Index rising 15.9 per cent year-on-year, driven largely by sharp increases in residential and commercial land values. Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed that the residential property price index climbed […]
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday pilot-launched the national payment card, Maal, coinciding with the celebration of Oman’s National Day. The initiative aims to strengthen the national payments framework by reducing costs for banks, merchants, and payment service providers (PSPs), while expanding the use of digital payment methods across various economic sectors. The approved […]
Founded in Paris 179 years ago, Cartier has fostered a legendary reputation as the creator of luxury goods for royalty, the aristocracy, film stars, and the generally wealthy. The English king Edward VII famously referred to Cartier as “the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers”. The glittering magnificence of the Cartier style through […]
MUSCAT: The investment promotion sector in the Sultanate of Oman is seeing a quantum leap, represented in the efficiency of the integrated system for attracting capital and supporting sustainable economic diversification. Ibtisam bint Ahmed al Farooji, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion, said that the volume of foreign […]
OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center spending, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Here are a few details: * CFO Sarah Friar has expressed concerns […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 With the accelerating digital transformation in the Sultanate of Oman, digital platforms have emerged as a key tool for empowering freelancers to expand their businesses and access new opportunities. This has made freelance work a vital contributor to the modern economy and a supporter of economic diversification efforts. The proceedings of the […]
