MUSCAT: A prime site adjacent to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) headquarters near Muscat International Airport has been selected to host Oman’s newly established Artificial Intelligence Special Zone, according to Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). Confirmation of the location was disclosed in […]
Muscat: Bank Nizwa has proposed acquiring Alizz Islamic Bank and merging it into its operations, in a deal that could create a larger Islamic lender and bring Ominvest in as a major strategic shareholder. The proposal was disclosed through the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on Thursday. Under the plan, Bank Nizwa would acquire the entire […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, places sustained importance on strengthening its foreign relations, built on balance, openness and the forging of effective partnerships. This reflects Oman’s foreign policy approach of expanding cooperation with sisterly and friendly nations, supporting shared interests, and reinforcing efforts for security […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 23 At a time when the global trade landscape is rapidly evolving and the need for secure, flexible logistics corridors is becoming increasingly critical, the Port of Duqm is emerging as one of the most strategically important projects reshaping Oman’s role in international supply chains, according to Reggy Vermeulen, CEO of the Port […]
KHASAB: Musandam Governor’s Office organised on Sunday a workshop for the final review of the governorate’s strategic risk document. This comes within the framework of efforts aimed at enhancing institutional readiness and consolidating the risk management methodology, in preparation for approving the document in its final form to support the efficiency of decision-making and elevate […]
In periods of international tension, it is usually the loudest voices that dominate the headlines. Yet history rarely turns on noise alone. More often, stability has depended on quieter actors — countries willing to keep channels open when others stop listening, and to preserve space for diplomacy precisely when it appears to be failing. Few […]
