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...

New chief executive for Te Omanga Hospice

Di Taylor will begin her new role on December 1. Di Taylor was most recently general manager of TenFour Technology. Hutt Valley’s Te Omanga Hospice has appointed Di Taylor as its new chief executive. Taylor will replace current chief executive...

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...

Te Omanga Hospice Appoints Di Taylor As Its New Chief Executive

Press Release – Te Omanga Hospice Most recently, Di served as General Manager of TenFour Technology, leading the business through significant operational change to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience. Di Taylor, Te Omanga Hospice Chief...

Youth Centre emerges as national incubator growth

MUSCAT: The Youth Centre in the Sultanate of Oman has established itself as a cornerstone of the nation's development strategy, directly supporting the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by empowering young citizens and channelling their potential....

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...

Women leaders forum to champion empowerment

MUSCAT, OCT 21 Under the theme 'Women Leaders: Pioneering and Empowering', the Omani Women’s Association in Al Khabourah is set to host an inspiring forum on Thursday, celebrating women’s leadership and growing influence in community and national...

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...

Oman participates in Conservation Congress in UAE

ABU DHABI: Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, led Oman's delegation at the World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The...

Tax relief to boost Oman’s maritime competitiveness

Muscat: Tax Authority has introduced a significant five-year suspension of withholding tax on service contracts for vessels registered under the Omani flag, marking a strategic initiative to strengthen the nation’s maritime sector. The measure,...

Mabrian: Culture and nature shape Oman’s tourism experience mix

Oman’s tourism sector is strongly driven by cultural and nature-based experiences, according to a new analytical report by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence partner of The Data Appeal Company (Almawave Group). The study highlights that while...

Culture and Nature Drive Oman’s Tourism Experiences, scope for growth remains: Mabrian

Oman’s tourist activities and experiences market is strongly anchored in its unique cultural and natural heritage Oman’s tourism activity offerings highlight the country’s strongest assets: a rich local cultural heritage and an extraordinary...

Oman’s Sports Training Conference ends on a high note

Muscat, Oct 10 The Sports Training Conference concluded on Thursday, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represented by the National Teams Department at the General Directorate for Sports Care and Development. The event was...

Active Oman Half Marathon to be held at OAA on October 23

MUSCAT- An encouraging response has been received to the first Active Oman Half Marathon 2025, which will be held at the Oman Automobile Association (OAA) arena on Thursday, October 23. The Active Oman Half Marathon 2025 will feature two main race...

BlueFive Capital expands operations to Oman with Majan

BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform, has launched its legal entity in the Sultanate of Oman, BlueFive Capital Majan, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the country and its growing role within the Gulf Cooperation...

Swiss Attorney General speaks on cyber and economic crimes

MUSCAT: Stefan Blättler, Attorney General of the Swiss Confederation, delivered two lectures on cybercrimes and economic crimes on Tuesday as part of his current official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During the lectures, which he delivered at...

India's ACME Group weighs strategic green iron investment 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...