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 […]
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 […]
