Oman achieves competitive edge in ease of starting businesses

Muscat – With company establishment now taking just 4–5 days, compared to around ten days in some neighbouring countries, Oman has emerged as one of the region’s most competitive destinations for business startups. The process has been streamlined...

BlueFive Capital Targets Oman

The Oman office will focus on investment advisory, capital raising, and cross-border strategic partnerships aligned with the Oman Vision 2040. BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform with $4.4 billion in assets under management...

Oman to enforce unified building code by 2030

Muscat – A unified national building code is being prepared for implementation in Oman with full enforcement expected by 2030, according to Hafsa al Balushi from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP). Developed as part of the...

Kenshō CEO Marise Assaf to address ‘Power of Women in Business’ panel at HerStory Oman Summit

MUSCAT : Known for her unique blend of storytelling, cultural insight, and psychological strategy, Marise brings over 20 years of experience in brand communications across the GCC and wider MENA region. Under her leadership, Kenshō has emerged as...

Oman fast-tracks business start-ups

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has reached competitive levels in facilitating business start-ups, reducing the average time to establish a company to just four to five days — significantly faster than the regional average of 10 days. With only four...

CPA launches Supplier’s Guideline to promote fair trade and transparency in Oman

MUSCAT – The new guideline is designed to serve as both a regulatory and advisory tool, reinforcing the principle of shared responsibility between suppliers and consumers. It aims to promote a fair, transparent, and sustainable commercial...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to visit Oman this month

MUSCAT : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will visit Oman later this month to inaugurate the Indian Community Festival (ICF) at Amerat Park in Muscat, a major cultural gathering organised by the Kerala Wing of the Indian Social Club Oman....

Oman marks World Mental Health Day, holds first GCC Mental Health Conference

MUSCAT: The First GCC Mental Health Conference was held under the theme 'Access to Services: Mental Health During Disasters and Emergencies.' The three-day conference was organised by the Ministry of Health, represented by Al Masarra Hospital. The...

PURC Promises Balanced Tariff Framework After Sunyani Hearing

Ghana’s utility regulator has pledged to strike a delicate balance between consumer affordability and utility company sustainability as it finalizes tariff adjustments for the next five years, following intense public consultations that revealed...

Oman achieves competitive levels in business start-ups

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved notable competitiveness in business start-ups, with recent indicators showing a reduction in the average time required to establish a company to just 4–5 days, compared to 10 days in some regional...

Oman achieves competitive edge; company start-up time cut to 4-5 days with no minimum capital

MUSCAT : The average time to establish a business has now dropped to just 4–5 days, compared to around 10 days in several countries across the region. The process involves only four main steps, with no minimum capital requirement. This progress...

Oman to host 17th IFSB summit in 2026, focusing on the future of Islamic finance

MUSCAT : The high-level summit will convene central banks, regulatory authorities, international organisations, and leaders from across the Islamic banking industry. It aims to highlight the growing importance of Islamic finance in building a more...

National Library to anchor Oman’s  intellectual and cultural heritage

Muscat – The upcoming National Library, a key part of the Oman Cultural Complex, is set to become the cornerstone of the sultanate’s efforts to preserve its intellectual and cultural legacy. The library, currently under construction, will occupy...

Dr. Sora Al Rowas to speak on ‘Women in Leadership’ at HerStory Oman Summit 2025

Muscat – Dr. Rowas will participate in the high-profile panel discussion titled ‘Women in Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow’. Recognised for her impactful contributions to Oman’s healthcare consulting service sector, Dr. Sora Al Rowas brings deep...

From natural to intellectual resources: Oman’s next export might be its way of thinking

For decades, Oman’s story was defined by its natural wealth — copper, gas and fisheries — the tangible resources that built its early prosperity. Yet as the global economy moves towards knowledge, creativity and innovation, the Sultanate of Oman’s...

Oman’s new national building code to begin gradual enforcement in 2028, full mandate by 2030

Muscat – Speaking during an interview on the ‘Al Wisal Forum’ programme, Al Balushi, a member of the technical team behind the building code and requirements guide, described the project as a cornerstone of national development. She emphasized...

Another green iron project mulled in Oman

MUSCAT: Oman is one of two global destinations — the other being India — under consideration for the establishment of a new low-carbon green iron production project that will capitalise on green hydrogen expected to be locally produced starting in...

Active Oman Half Marathon 2025 to kick off at Oman Automobile Association

Muscat: In a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, Active Oman is gearing up to host the Active Oman Half Marathon 2025 on October 23 at the Oman Automobile Association Arena, featuring two main race distances: 21 kilometres and 5 kilometres. This...

OQAE launches Oman’s first large-scale SuperESCO project

MUSCAT: OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, announced on Monday, October 13, 2025, the launch of Oman’s first large-scale SuperESCO project. Through the SuperESCO model, OQAE will implement...

IEEE PowerTalks 2025: Engineering Oman’s energy transition

MUSCAT: As Oman’s energy sector stands at a crossroads between legacy infrastructure and renewable ambition, IEEE PowerTalks 2025 opened in Muscat this week with a message that blended urgency with optimism: the energy transition is no longer a...