SALALAH: Oman should establish a national observatory on the future of work; and use artificial intelligence and big-data analysis to anticipate what its labour market will need, as policymakers seek to make employment policy more responsive to technological and economic change. The two proposals were among the main recommendations issued at the close of the […]
MUSCAT, JULY 6 Oman should adopt a comprehensive national strategy for critical minerals to safeguard its energy transition ambitions – a move that could create around 4,000 skilled jobs, and unlock between $8 billion and $12 billion in cumulative economic value over the next decade, according to a new policy paper published by the Majan […]
As Labor parliamentarians fled Canberra late this week for their long winter break, they could reassure themselves the bruises sustained in a difficult budget session were fading. Broken promises might inflict some long-term damage on the prime minister, and the jury’s still out on the effect of the controversial tax changes. But Anthony Albanese is […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 20 The University of Technology and Applied Sciences recently participated in the Employers Summit 2026, organised by Muscat University under the theme “Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI: Aligning Engineering, Business and Logistics Skills with Industry Expectations”. The university was represented by Dr Musab al Rawahi, Director of the ISESCO Chair for […]
Muscat: Enegix Global, a multi-jurisdiction digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining group, has announced that it has been appointed as the technological and liquidity infrastructure provider for Omanhash.om, described as the Sultanate of Oman’s first national digital mining pool. The launch of Omanhash.om marks a significant step in Oman’s efforts to attract large-scale cryptocurrency mining investment […]
MUSCAT: Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, has issued the executive regulation of the National Records Law through Decision No 84/2026. The decision was issued in line with the National Records Law promulgated by Royal Decree No 52/2024. The executive regulation completes the legislative framework governing national records […]
The Central Bank of Oman (Oman) recently announced that local banks in the country will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision. It is an extension of the national payment systems, Oman Net. According to the CBO, the card will provide a secure and seamless local payment experience within the Sultanate of Oman, […]
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has revealed the brand identity of the national payment card, which will be called ‘Maal.’ Banks in the Sultanate of Oman are already working on the project, which, according to sources, will be launched in the coming months. Maal will be a step toward achieving local self-sufficiency and continuing […]
Muscat: said its wholly owned Saudi subsidiary, NGC Energy Saudi LLC, has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) licences in partnership with Zamil Group, expanding the Omani-listed company’s presence in Saudi Arabia’s downstream gas market. The licences cover the establishment of LPG cylinder filling and storage facilities in Jeddah and Jazan, as well as wholesale LPG […]
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 […]
