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Oman Policy & Industry: Sultan Haitham backed specialised industrial clusters for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Oman’s economic zones and free zones, aiming to boost national drug security and deepen localisation of biomedical production. Regional Energy & Trade: As US-Iran tensions dominate the UNGA, Trump said the US and Iran held three-hour talks and hinted a settlement is near, while Iran signalled it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if pressure eases—keeping a close watch on shipping and energy costs. Aviation Sanctions Impacting Oman: Iran said flights to Baghdad and Muscat will be cancelled ahead of new US aviation sanctions, with negotiations underway to reroute services. Oman’s Digital Push: Oman launched a national fintech strategy and fintech portal to accelerate the sector. GCC Business & Logistics: Gulf Warehousing Company expanded in the UAE with new subsidiaries and partnerships, strengthening Qatar-to-GCC connectivity. Tech Standards: The UAE dirham symbol was added to Unicode 18.0, improving digital adoption across devices.

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Sep. 16, 2026

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Oman’s advance holiday calendar helps citizens and travelers plan ahead

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FSA unveils executive regulations for Securities Law to boost Oman's capital market

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Times of Oman

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Year Founded	1975
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Iran’s Sanctions Violations, Illicit Networks Prolong Conflict, Place Commercial Operators, Economies At Risk

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Google Cloud aims for 50,000 AI learning opportunities with $2.9bn potential economic impact by 2030

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India, Canada & Mexico's $8 trillion trade math looks for cover amid Trump tariff bullet

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Domain Registration Year	1996
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UAE secures top spot in Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

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Cyprus Business Now: petrol, gender, cyber, seafarers, CBC, Invest Cyprus

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Publication Location	Cyprus, Nicosia
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US sanctions tighten grip on Iran's airlines as flights to Iraq, Oman cancelled

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Year Founded	1932
Website	www.newindianexpress.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
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Publication Location	India, Chennai
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