The Sultanate of Oman’s property market continued to demonstrate resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with transaction values rising and foreign investment remaining on an upward trajectory despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions. According to Savills’ latest Oman Property Market Q2 2026 report, the total value of property transactions reached RO1.43 billion by the end […]
IBRI: Al Dhahirah Governorate has attracted 67 food security projects with investments totalling RO 84 million, as it seeks to expand agricultural production, strengthen local supply chains and develop value-added food industries. The projects cover about 9,607 acres across the wilayats of Ibri, Dhank and Yanqul and include crop cultivation, livestock and poultry production, food […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 In a move reflecting national trends towards enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and expanding its contribution to economic development, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by its Franchise Centre, launched the fifth edition of its Franchise Programme under the auspice of Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, […]
This is the kind of flattery AI is known for — I’m not even in my run club’s fast group. Still, watching Claude scan the GPS files I had logged to the fitness app Strava and identify the highlights — a marathon personal best, a rugged ultradistance trail run — felt nice. The reality check […]
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: Total assets of Islamic banks and windows in the Sultanate of Oman reached approximately RO 9.3 billion by the end of November 2025, accounting for 19.4 per cent of total banking sector assets. This represents a 12.3 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024. Figures released by the Central Bank of […]
