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Oman targets 7% annual growth in halal economy
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (393+ words) Muscat – Oman is seeking to strengthen its position in the growing global halal economy, with the country’s halal products and services sector expected to expand by more than 7% annually over the next five years, supported by rising domestic demand, increasing…...
Oman’s non-oil exports rise 11.4% in H1, re-exports jump 20%
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (486+ words) Muscat – Oman’s non-oil trade recorded robust growth in the first half of 2026 despite the regional disruption and uncertainty caused by the US-Iran war, with non-oil exports rising 11.4% to RO3.636bn and re-exports jumping 20% to RO978mn as shipments to key regional and international markets…...
CPA bans 21 used vehicle parts, makes warranty mandatory
1+ week, 2+ day ago (331+ words) Muscat – The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has banned the trading of 21 categories of used vehicle spare parts and introduced mandatory warranty, disclosure and consumer-consent requirements under new rules aimed at tightening oversight of the second-hand auto parts market. The regulations,…...
FSA suspends Ideal Value Auditing Firm for 6 months
1+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) over severe regulatory breaches Muscat Daily FSA suspends Ideal Value Auditing Firm for 6 months over severe regulatory breaches Muscat – Financial Services Authority (FSA) through its Professional Conduct Committee, has issued an official decision to suspend Ideal Value Auditing and Financial…...
Oman’s tea and coffee imports hit record highs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (309+ words) Muscat – The foreign trade sector of Oman regarding tea and coffee experienced notable growth between 2021 and 2025, according to official statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information. During this five-year period, the total value of tea and coffee…...
Two-year wage support on offer for startup hires
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (291+ words) Muscat – Omani technology and innovation startups can tap government-backed wage support for 150 jobs, after 50 positions were taken up under an incentive aimed at easing hiring costs and creating sustainable employment for nationals. The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development…...
Oman inflation rises to 3.2% in July as food prices surge
2+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) Food prices were the biggest source of inflationary pressure in July, rising 7.3% year-on-year, led by sharp increases in vegetable prices at 19.9%, fruits at 15.8%, meat at 8.7% and fish at 5.7% Muscat – Oman’s annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in…...
North Batinah businesses eye new partnerships in Egypt
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (304+ words) Cairo, Egypt – Omani and Egyptian businesses explored new investment partnerships in food, pharmaceuticals, aluminium, shipping and real estate at an industrial forum in Cairo on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to deepen trade and investment ties. The forum was…...
Oman’s tourism economy set to reach RO4.6bn by 2036: WTTC
3+ week, 1+ day ago (509+ words) Muscat – Oman’s travel and tourism sector is projected to grow more than twice as fast as the overall economy in the next decade, with its contribution to the sultanate’s economy forecast to rise from RO3bn in 2025 to RO4.6bn by 2036, according to the…...
Oman ranks third globally in Numbeo Quality of Life Index
3+ week, 3+ day ago (231+ words) Muscat – Oman has climbed to third place globally in Numbeo’s mid-year 2026 Quality of Life Index, moving up from fourth during the same period last year and retaining the top position in Asia and the Arab world. The sultanate scored 203.9 points,…...