MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour on Saturday announced the availability of 1,222 job opportunities in the public sector. These include 1,107 positions for Bachelor’s degree holders and those with post-secondary diplomas qualifications, and 115 positions for those with general education diploma (GED) certificates and lower qualifications. This is part of a plan based on the […]
MUSCAT: The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded accelerated growth during the first half of 2026, driven by an expanding base of businesses, increased funding and support programmes, and a strengthened entrepreneurship ecosystem. This reflects the growing role of this sector as a key driver of economic diversification and the […]
SALALAH: Public confidence in Oman’s energy and minerals sector cannot be built through project announcements and performance indicators alone, the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals said on Sunday, calling for clearer information on how national resources are managed and the economic and social value they generate. Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary […]
SALALAH: A visitor entering the Energy and Minerals Exhibition 2026 in Salalah can move within minutes from an oil reservoir and a national gas pipeline to mineral samples, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and Oman’s plans for green hydrogen and carbon markets. Organised by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in cooperation with companies operating across […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 22 Oman’s transport and storage sector contributed RO 2.3 billion to the national economy in 2025, accounting for 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product, as rising cargo volumes, expanding port activity and continued infrastructure investment reinforced the sector’s role in the Sultanate of Oman’s diversification strategy. According to the Ministry of Transport, […]
MUSCAT: Tech Oman successfully concluded one of the country’s most vibrant and inspiring technology gatherings dedicated to empowering and celebrating women in the technology sector. The inaugural Women in Tech event brought together a packed ballroom filled with passionate professionals, aspiring leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and their families for an evening of inspiration, recognition, networking and […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 9 The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by the Competition and Monopoly Prevention Centre, held a specialised two-day workshop to review the construction materials sector in the Sultanate of Oman, in cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The workshop brought together senior […]
Muscat: Oman’s Islamic finance industry, which reached a value of about $36 billion at the end of last year, is projected to balloon to $45 billion in 2026, underscoring the strong growth trajectory of Sharia-compliant finance in the Sultanate of Oman. According to Fitch Ratings, the sector is expected to witness double-digit growth this year, […]
CONRAD PRABHU MUSCAT: Leading international ratings agency Moody’s has revised the outlook for Oman’s banking sector (Baa3 stable) to stable from positive, citing expectations that non-oil GDP growth will remain around 3.5% in 2026, which is expected to sustain loan growth. Economic activity is anticipated to be driven by robust sentiment, growth in tourism, and […]
