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Oman says talks onto open up Hormuz
National August 9, 2026

Oman says talks onto open up

Suhar Industrial City signs 39 investment contracts worth over RO 214 million in H1 2026
Business August 9, 2026

Suhar Industrial City signs 39 investment

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Technology August 8, 2026

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Gold market shows resilience as price momentum cools Business

Gold market shows resilience as price momentum cools

The World Gold Council’s Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand was flat year-on-year at 1,269t, as the gold price eased from the record highs seen at the start of 2026. This pushed demand for H1 2% higher year-on-year to an estimated 2,522t worth US$380bn. Investment in gold ETFs, bars and coins dropped […]

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IMF commends resilience of Oman’s economy and reform momentum Business

IMF commends resilience of Oman’s economy and reform momentum

Muscat: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the resilience of Oman’s economy and the continued momentum of its structural reforms, following the conclusion of its Article IV consultation mission to the Sultanate of Oman for 2026. A team from the IMF, led by Abdullah AlHassan, visited Muscat from June 7 to 15 to discuss […]

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