MUSCAT, JAN 5 Oman’s 2026 State General Budget may be judged less by its headline deficit and more by whether it can convert improving investor confidence into steady non-oil growth, as indicators tracked by leading brokerage firm United Securities show stronger banking activity, a sharp recovery in the Muscat Stock Exchange and rising foreign direct […]
Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of wine? And why sometimes you feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking? Our new study examined the diets and alcohol intake of Australians to find out why. Alcohol is packed with […]
Muscat: The One Team Initiative for Government continues to represent a key national effort to strengthen a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and impact-driven public service across the State’s Administrative Apparatus. Launched by the Royal Academy of Management with the Royal blessing of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the initiative seeks to foster a […]
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to end a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over his share purchases during his takeover of Twitter with a payment of $1.5million. Musk and the SEC agreed on the amount in a settlement disclosed on Monday that will be submitted to the assigned judge for […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 9 Trufud Oman, an Omani private-sector company focused on sustainable agriculture, food security and climate-positive investments, has unveiled an ambitious large-scale agricultural and environmental project in Hanfit, Thamrait, aimed at demonstrating how commercial farming can simultaneously support food production, environmental restoration and carbon management. Spanning approximately 10.5 million square metres (1,050 hectares), the […]
NEW YORK/HOUSTON: The US involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector offers a potential opportunity for international banks, with JPMorgan Chase in an advantageous spot due to its history in the country and past involvement with international trade financing. A clutch of banks including JPMorgan and Citigroup have historically operated in the country, but reduced operations or […]
The landscape on the remote Isle of Lewis is striking: a mix of rugged terrain, peatlands, moorlands, lochs, sandy beaches and cliffs. This island at the northern end of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, has one of the UK’s highest levels of fuel poverty and a declining population of fewer than 20,000 people. Encircled by the […]
Muscat: The National Ferries Company, Oman’s national maritime transport operator, transported more than 250,000 passengers during 2025, recording an average of around 690 passengers per day, according to its latest periodic statistics. The company also carried over 64,000 vehicles and transported more than 27,000 tonnes of cargo across its network of maritime routes, reflecting steady […]
Hantaviruses have most likely been around as long as rodents, but little was known about these pathogens before the 20th century. This rare family of viruses that rodents carry has been cited as the source of a deadly outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The virus is zoonotic, meaning it can be […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 8 As the Oman–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) enters its first week of implementation, an interesting trend is emerging across Indian policy and business circles. Increasingly, the discussion is no longer focused on tariffs, customs procedures or market access. Instead, it is centred on Oman itself. For India, Oman appears to be […]
