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17/11/2024

Dr. Anupama Molpariya, a specialist in Dermatology & Cosmetology, with over nine years of experience in Oman and India, has joined AdLife Hospital’s Dermatology & Cosmetology Department.

AdLife Hospital Oman

MUSCAT : Dr. Anupama brings expertise in diagnosing and treating skin, nail, and hair disorders, including hair loss, STD infections, skin biopsies, nail surgery, and vitiligo surgery. She is also skilled in cosmetic procedures, such as laser treatments, chemical peels, pigmentation treatment, anti-...

17/11/2024

| His Majesty Sultan Haitham pardons 174 prisoners

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander has issued a special Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases on Sunday. In a statement issued, the Royal Oman Police said His Majesty has pardoned a total of 174 prisoners including expats. His Majesty’s...

17/11/2024

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16/11/2024

Oman, who won the toss and elected to field, had hoped to put pressure on the Netherlands’ batting order, but the Dutch proved too strong, posting a competitive total of 147/9 in their allotted 20 overs

MUSCAT: The Netherlands reserved their best for the last as they secured an impressive 29-run victory over Oman in the third T20I, sealing the series 2-1 with an all-round display of batting, bowling, and fielding. Oman, who won the toss and elected to field, had hoped to put pressure on the Netherl...

16/11/2024

The first half of 2024 has witnessed a remarkable leap in foreign investment in North Al Batinah Governorate, with commercial records soaring by 183%

Muscat: The Directorate General of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in North Al Batinah has been instrumental in this success, offering 26 promising investment opportunities in key sectors, such as industry, food security, petrochemicals, and minerals. These opportunities, valued at RO 8...

16/11/2024

Oman will participate in the 43rd Arab Men’s Golf Championship, which will be held from November 18 to 22 at Al Zorah Club in Ajman, UAE

UAE: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, the tournament promises to bring together top golfing talent from across the Arab world. Oman’s national golf team will be guided by South African coach Richard, with Ahme...

16/11/2024

Ibri Industrial City, an integrated industrial and logistics hub in Al Dhahirah Governorate, is experiencing a rise in investments and business opportunities, with major infrastructure developments already underway

Muscat: Ibri Industrial City, part of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), is emerging as a key player in Oman’s industrial and logistics sectors. Spanning over 10 million square meters, Ibri Industrial City is ideally positioned about 150 kilometers from the Rub Al Khali port...

16/11/2024

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced the successful completion of five high-impact national projects set to be inaugurated across four governorates

Muscat: With a combined investment value of RO 322.7 million, these projects span multiple sectors, from renewable energy to agriculture, desalination, and infrastructure development. In a statement, Hisham bin Ahmed Al Shaidi, Head of Economic Diversification Investments at OIA, highlighted that th...

16/11/2024

Oman’s economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities witness growth as investments soar to RO 20.1 billion by June 2024

Muscat: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) reported adding RO 1.053 billion in investments in the first half of 2024. The Sohar Free Zone led with RO 711.4 million, followed by industrial cities with RO 175.2 million, and the Salalah Free Zone with RO 131.8 million...

16/11/2024

Embassy of India in Muscat organized an exclusive yoga session for the diplomatic community in the Embassy premises, drawing participation from over 100 people

Muscat: Embassy of India in Muscat organized an exclusive yoga session for the diplomatic community in the Embassy premises, drawing participation from over 100 people. Resident Ambassadors, Defense Attaches, other Diplomats, and yoga enthusiasts attended the session. The event offered a unique expe...

16/11/2024

Oman has achieved continued progress in economic and financial sustainability under the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the first phase of the ambitious Oman Vision 2040

Muscat: Dr Nasser bin Rashid Al Maawali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, highlighted the nation’s efforts to strengthen its financial position, fueled by favourable oil prices, proactive debt repayment, and the replacement of costly loans. This approach has boosted Oman’s credit ratin...

16/11/2024

Oman’s agricultural sector witnessed significant growth in 2023, with cultivated areas expanding by 6.2 percent to 293,070 acres, up from 275,909 acres in 2022

Muscat: Preliminary statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information highlight a boost in agricultural output and crop diversification. The total agricultural production reached 3.68 million tons in 2023, marking a rise from 3.49 million tons in 2022. Forage crops led the expansion...

16/11/2024

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) continued its downward trend last week, with its main index falling 62 points to close at 4,643 points, marking the third consecutive week of decline

Muscat: The industrial sector bore the brunt of the downturn, losing 123 points, while the financial sector fell by 86 points. The services and Sharia indices both recorded a drop of 10 points. Market pressures pushed down the prices of 50 securities, while only 15 saw gains, and 19 remained stable....

16/11/2024

Oman’s banking sector continues to demonstrate robust growth, with total credit balances rising by 5% to reach RO 32 billion by September 2024

Muscat: According to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of Oman, private sector credit witnessed a 4.2% increase, climbing to RO 26.7 billion. Non-financial companies secured the largest share at 45.2%. The individual sector followed closely with a 45% share, while financial companies and o...

16/11/2024

Oman's airports recorded a 5.1% increase in passenger traffic by the end of September 2024, reaching 11,102,451 travelers across 82,521 flights

Muscat: Preliminary statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information revealed that Muscat International Airport handled 9,764,530 passengers, a 4.7% rise, across 73,137 flights, marking a 3.4% increase. Of these, international flights accounted for 66,207 trips, with 8,846,484 pass...

16/11/2024

The Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, located in the South Al Batinah Governorate, unveiled the Hajrat Al Sheikh Tourist Walkway Project.

Muscat: The 1,500-meter-long and 2-3-meter-wide walkway, stretching from Hajrat Al Sheikh neighborhood to the renowned Bait Al Ghasham Museum, was inaugurated by His Excellency Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahroqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism. Costing over RO 80,000, the project represents a remarkabl...

16/11/2024

Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed its commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, held in Jeddah.

JEDDAH: Heading the Omani delegation, His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, highlighted Oman’s consistent participation in AMR initiatives since the first and second editions of the conference in the Netherlands, culminating in hosting the third edition in Muscat in 2022. ...

16/11/2024

Tyson appearing in his first professional fight in nearly two decades barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout.

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NEW YORK: The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27-year-old Jake Paul defeated the former world heavyweight champion, 58 year-old Mike Tyson on Saturday. Tyson appearing in his first professional fight in nearly two decades barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, wit...