Oman taps AI to build future-ready media workforce

Oman is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic enabler of digital transformation in its media sector, with a strong emphasis on upskilling the workforce and enhancing operational efficiency. A recent workshop hosted by the...

Oman: AI to complement digital transformation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been and will continue to complement Oman's digital transformation, helping the media showcase the national role as a catalyst in international development initiatives, according to a motivational speaker and...

Oman-UK FMs discuss cooperation, regional stability

Muscat – Oman’s Foreign Minister, H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, held a telephone conversation today with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, H.E. David Lammy. During the call, the two...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 11 July 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee largely remained largely stable against various foreign currencies in open market as the buying and selling prices of Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound witnessed slight changes. On July 11, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at...

Oman Air named official airline partner for COMEX 2025, reinforcing digital-first vision for travel

Muscat,– Oman Air, the national carrier, has been named the Official Airline Partner for COMEX 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation and a digitally empowered future for the Sultanate. This partnership with Oman’s leading tech and...

Omantel, du announce activation of 275-km OEG submarine cable

UAE's telecom and digital services provider du, and Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in Oman, have announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km-long international fibre optic submarine...

MIDDLE EAST: First dedicated energy transition fund launched in Oman

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 11 July 2025 Pan-Asia alternative asset manager Templewater and Future Fund Oman (FFO), an Oman Investment Authority (OIA) fund have launched the Energy Transition Fund which is intended to...

Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 10, 2025

The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 749.85 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Thursday, July 10, 2025. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 740.85 and Rs 749.85, respectively. These...

Moody’s Raises Oman’s Credit Rating, Citing Stronger Fiscal Resilience

UAE Leads GCC In Hiring Growth At 4% Financial Services, Real Estate Lead

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Hiring in the UAE grew by an average of 4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, marking the fastest pace in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to Cooper Fitch's quarterly report released on Wednesday....

Oman Labour Ministry: Visa Renewal Grace Period Ends On July 31 — Final Call To Avoid Fines

The Ministry of Labour has issued a final reminder to all individuals, employers, and workers that the grace period for rectifying legal employment status — including labour card (visa) renewals without fines — will end on July 31, 2025. The...

Moody’s upgrades Oman’s credit rating to investment grade

Muscat: In a significant affirmation of the Sultanate of Oman’s financial resilience and progress, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the country’s credit rating from “Ba1” to “Baa3,” officially placing Oman in the investment-grade category....

Moody’s Investor Service upgrades Oman to investment grade as reforms pay off

Muscat: The credit upgrade reflects Oman’s strengthened public finances and its ability to absorb economic shocks. Moody’s credited the government’s effective fiscal management, noting a significant drop in government spending—from over 41% of GDP...

Oman’s crude oil reserves dip 2.8% to 4.8 billion barrels

MUSCAT: Oman’s crude oil and condensate reserves totaled around 4.825 billion barrels at the end of 2024, reflecting a decrease of 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year. Natural gas reserves stood at 23.3 trillion cubic feet (TCF), up from...

Rocket launch scheduled in Duqm, Oman’s Ministry issues safety notice for July 12–13

Muscat: In collaboration with Etlaq Company, a subsidiary of the National Space Services Company (NASCOM), the Ministry announced that the space rocket launch will take place between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July...

Oman boosts global ties to fight money laundering as NCFI signs 4 key MoUs

LUXEMBOURG : The agreements were formalised on 10 July 2025 with financial intelligence units from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Japan, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The MoUs aim to strengthen...

Oman participates in global intellectual property summit

GENEVA:The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 66th session of the Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held in Geneva, Switzerland, until July 17, 2025. Oman’s delegation is led by Dr. Saleh...

Oman, Bulgaria explore enhancing economic, investment cooperation

Sofia: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria discussed strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, leveraging experiences in creating investment-friendly environments, designing investor incentives,...

Oman’s Ambassador presents credentials to President of Bangladesh

DHAKA: President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh today received credentials of Jameel Haji Al Balushi as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, in the Presidential palace in Dhaka....

Oman: MTCIT’s national space accelerator to boost tech startups

Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) launched a national initiative – designed to empower local startups to develop innovative space solutions and services – called Space Accelerators Programme on...