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Oman inflation eases to 3. 2% in April but fruit, vegetable prices surge
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (34+ words) Oman's annual inflation rate eased slightly to 3. 2% in April, down from 3. 6% in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information....
Vegetable, fruit prices rise amid supply concerns
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (423+ words) Muscat " Fruit and vegetable prices in Omani markets have been fluctuating sharply in recent days, drawing complaints from consumers while traders and agricultural experts point to weather disruptions, supply shortages and rising shipping costs as key reasons behind the volatility....
Oman's non-oil GDP grows 3. 1% in 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) Muscat " Oman's non-oil economy continued to grow steadily in 2025, reflecting ongoing progress in the sultanate's diversification efforts and resilience across key sectors such as services, manufacturing and agriculture. The total value of non-oil activities rose by 3. 1% last year to reach…...
Oman inflation rises to 2% in February
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Muscat " Oman's annual inflation rate rose to 2. 0% in February, up from 1. 4% in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The increase in inflation was primarily driven by…...
Oman's economic, industrial zones operating normally with stable supply chains
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (357+ words) Muscat " Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) on Tuesday affirmed that all investment, operational and production activities within the country's special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities are proceeding normally, supported by stable supply…...
Oman's digital economy hits RO3bn; 11th Plan targets 4% growth
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Muscat " Oman's digital economy activities reached an estimated RO3bn between 2021 and 2024, reflecting the sector's expansion as the sultanate advances its diversification agenda. The figures were presented during the second Ramadan evening organised by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which reviewed…...
Invest Oman unveils investment opportunities in manufacturing
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (241+ words) Muscat " Invest Oman has unveiled a portfolio of high-value investment opportunities across the manufacturing sector, comprising a diversified pipeline of industrial projects varying in scale, capital intensity and geographic distribution. The initiative reinforces Oman's efforts to accelerate industrialisation and expand…...
Surge in Omani Rial value sparks remittance growth to Iran
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (184+ words) Muscat Daily Surge in Omani Rial value sparks remittance growth to Iran Muscat " The Omani Rial has experienced a significant increase in value against the Iranian Rial, reaching a rate where RO 1 is now equivalent to approximately 2, 958, 419. 10 IRR. This strengthening…...
Oman inflation climbs to 1. 7% on higher transport costs
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Muscat " Oman's annual inflation rate rose to 1. 7% in November, driven mainly by higher transport costs, according to consumer price data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) on Wednesday. The sultanate's Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed annual…...