1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (928+ words) We tend to think of agricultural success as something that happens in the field. We count the land cultivated, the tonnes harvested and the percentage of domestic demand covered by local production. We ask farmers to raise yields, adopt technology…...

1+ day, 9+ min ago  (502+ words) MUSCAT: Oman's upcoming second-quarter company results will offer investors a clearer test of how listed firms absorbed regional volatility, after international analysts warned that Gulf earnings are likely to show an uneven impact across sectors. The issue is not whether…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (940+ words) 'Tell me,' I asked a friend over coffee, 'is artificial intelligence merely a tool, or has it become an economic agent?' He smiled. 'Does it really matter?' he asked. 'It matters,' I replied. 'Because if AI is only a tool,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (240+ words) Muscat: Muscat Municipality has stepped up efforts to raise awareness of workplace safety, warning that inadequate safety measures in commercial establishments can have serious consequences for both employees and customers. The campaign comes in the wake of recent fires at…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (315+ words) MUSCAT: Oman's economy grew by 2. 6 per cent in real terms during the first quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product at constant prices reaching RO 9. 685 billion, supported by stronger oil and gas activity and continued expansion in the services sector, preliminary…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (587+ words) Twelve Omani brands showcased their franchise concepts and explored regional expansion opportunities at the Egyptian-Saudi International Franchise Expo in Cairo, as the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) stepped up efforts to position franchising as a driver of private…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (569+ words) Oman's economy grew 2. 58 per cent in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, but weaker performance in manufacturing and construction showed that the next phase of diversification will depend increasingly on productivity, investment depth and stronger non-oil industrial activity. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (282+ words) Today, the industrial sector stands at the forefront of Oman's economic diversification efforts. Its contribution to total investment has increased from 6% to 9. 5%, making it one of the key pillars supporting the national economy's resilience against global economic shocks. Despite the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (316+ words) Asyad Shipping will receive government support covering 50 per cent of fuel and insurance costs for eligible food cargo shipments on the India-Oman trade route for up to six months, the company said in a disclosure to the Muscat Stock Exchange....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (456+ words) Finance firms in London are struggling to boost gender diversity " an important issue in the UK and Europe " in an increasingly lucrative area of finance, as just 9 per cent of Britain's algorithmic traders are female, data suggests. There are likely…...