Karwa Motors to build Mercedes-Benz bus chassis in Oman

MUSCAT: Karwa Motors, Oman’s leading vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Daimler Truck, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, to build Mercedes-Benz bus chassis at its facility in the Special Economic Zone at...

Oman launches second edition of National Program for Identifying Gifted Students in Al Dakhiliyah

MUSCAT – Implemented by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Gifted Student Care, the programme focuses on sixth-grade students in schools under the Directorate General of Education in the governorate. A total of 107...

Agreement inked to establish World Bank Group office in Oman

Washington: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with the World Bank Group to establish an office for the Group in Oman. This office will represent its affiliated organizations, including the International Bank for...

Franchising can enhance entrepreneurship in Oman

Chambers of commerce and industry around the world play a major role in integrated strategic media work. Although these institutions are not primarily media outlets, they have a significant impact in supporting and guiding economic and sectoral...

Creating enabling environments for children with disabilities discussed

Muscat: The 2nd Oman Childhood Conference, organised by the Children First Association under the patronage of Her Highness Dr. Mona Fahd Al-Said, brought together national and international experts to advance dialogue and collaboration around the...

Culture and Nature drive Oman’s tourism experiences, revealing new opportunities for growth

Oman’s tourism activity offerings highlight the country’s strongest assets: a rich local cultural heritage and an extraordinary variety of landscapes, as shown by an analysis carried out by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence and tourism...

Kingfish fishing ban lifted in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced the end of the seasonal ban on kingfish (known locally as kanad) fishing for the year 2025. The ban, which was in effect from August 15 to October 15, has officially...

Omani student team develops intelligent security tool to address digital system misconfigurations

Muscat: A student team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat has developed an innovative project named "Misguard," an intelligent security tool designed to address misconfigurations in digital systems. This initiative...

Oman launches climate finance platform to advance net-zero goals

Muscat – In line with its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon neutrality by 2050 and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, Oman – represented by Environment Authority – has launched the National Climate Finance Platform. The...

Vertical axis wind turbines make Oman debut

Muscat: A first-ever batch of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) has been recently installed at a small water desalination plant in Oman, heralding their wider deployment as a lower-cost—though less efficient — alternative to capital-intensive...

Ready to ‘Lead the Charge’: HerStory Oman Summit & Awards 2025 gets underway

MUSCAT : Hosted by The Arabian Stories (TAS), the landmark event is themed ‘Leading the Charge’, reflecting the dynamic and growing role of women in shaping the Sultanate’s future. Bringing together a powerful mix of entrepreneurs, policymakers,...

Oman’s local content lab spurs economic gains, identifies 58 investment opportunities

MUSCAT – The policy’s recent National Local Content Lab has successfully identified 100 development opportunities, including 58 core investment opportunities that contribute to enhancing local content and generating thousands of jobs in sectors...

When dinosaurs roamed the Arab world, from Oman and Egypt to Saudi Arabia

Among the yet-to-be-revealed scientific and ancient treasures that will emerge when the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opens in Saadiyat Cultural District, a confirmed highlight is Stan, described by the institution as one of the world’s most...

Dakhliyah unveils new investment opportunities in Oman's Jebel Shams

Muscat – Dakhliyah has announced new investment opportunities under the Jebel Shams Grand Canyon Project, aimed at attracting private capital, enhancing national income and promoting one of Oman’s most significant tourism destinations. An official...

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...

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...

Strategic role of risk management in Oman’s banking sector

The banking sector forms a cornerstone of the Omani economy. It plays a vital role in financing economic activity, supporting financial stability, and fostering sustainable development — in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which...

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...

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...

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman receives one MICHELIN Key

Six Senses Zighy Bay has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the inaugural 2025 global MICHELIN Key Hotels selection, recognising the resort among the world’s most exceptional hospitality destinations. The MICHELIN Key Hotels distinction highlights...