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What’s New In Investments, Funds? – Future Fund Oman, Templewater
Wealth Briefing
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The latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relevant to wealth advisors and their clients. Future Fund Oman, Templewater Future Fund Oman (FFO), an Oman Investment Authority (OIA) fund and Templewater, a pan-Asia...
Oman: Ubhar Capital joins MSX as liquidity provider for Bank Muscat
Zawya
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Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has officially announced the start of Ubhar Capital’s role as liquidity provider for Bank Muscat shares, following regulatory approvals. The move aims to boost trading volumes, narrow the bid-ask spread, and...
Annual growth of Saudi – GCC non-oil trade surplus soars 203% in April
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil trade surplus with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states recorded an annual growth of 203.2 percent during April 2025. This figure posted an increase of more than SR2 billion, reaching...
Oman launches first energy transition fund worth $200 million
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT: Future Fund Oman (FFO), an Oman Investment Authority (OIA) Fund and Templewater, a leading pan-Asia alternative asset manager announced on Wednesday the launch of the Energy Transition Fund. This marks the first dedicated fund of its kind...
Bank Muscat receives global certification for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : In a move that underscores its commitment to adopting the latest cybersecurity standards and investing in advanced protection technologies, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, announced it has...
Oman: State Council discusses draft laws and income diversification study
Zawya
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Muscat – The State Council convened on Tuesday for its eighth session of the second ordinary term of the eighth period, during which it reviewed several key legislative proposals and strategic studies aimed at enhancing Oman’s legal and economic...
Oman's trade balance surplus reaches 1.849 billion Omani riyals
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 7, 2025
[Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:59:00 +0300] Muscat – Saba: The Sultanate of Oman's trade balance recorded a surplus of 1.849 billion Omani riyals by the end of April 2025, compared to a surplus of 3.1 billion Omani riyals during the same period in 2024, a...
Oman: Dhamani ranked 5th globally in e-government innovation
Zawya
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Muscat – National Health Insurance Platform – Dhamani – developed by Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been ranked fifth globally in the E-Government IT Applications category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2025...
“Economic satisfaction” as a pillar of deterrence
Tehran Times
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July 9, 2025
TEHRAN - In a recent editorial, Arman-e-Emrooz addressed a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of national deterrence amid escalating regional tensions and the ongoing confrontation—direct or indirect—between Iran and Israel. While much attention...
Egyptian FM, Fatah official discuss situation in Gaza, West Bank
Xinhua News Agency
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CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Thursday in Cairo with Jibril Rajoub, secretary-general of the Central Committee of the Palestinian Fatah movement, where they discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and...
Oman’s first energy transition fund launched
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced the launch of the Sultanate of Oman’s first investment fund dedicated to the energy transition, established through a strategic partnership between the ‘Future Fund Oman (FFO)’ and Templewater,...
Oman: Tender launched for $103mln Spray Boulevard project in Salalah
Zawya
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SALALAH – With its lush landscapes and monsoon mist, Salalah has always been a magnet for visitors seeking escape and serenity. Now, that natural beauty is being transformed into something lasting. Oman has officially launched the tender for the...
Gulf stocks steady as investors await clarity on US trade policies
Business Recorder
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July 10, 2025
Gulf stocks ended Thursday’s session largely unchanged as investors sought further clarity on U.S. trade policy following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats. Trump intensified his tariff campaign on Wednesday, announcing a 50% duty on...
Oman launches 'Space Accelerators Program' to boost local innovation
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially launched the "Space Accelerators Program," a strategic initiative designed to empower Omani startups in developing cutting-edge space-related...
Citizen convicted for hunting protected Arabian Ibex in Oman
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Environment Authority has announced a judicial ruling against a citizen convicted of illegally hunting the Arabian Ibex, a protected species native to the region. Following the trial, the Ibri Court of Appeal sentenced the individual...
Oman’s Duqm emerges as global hub for green steel production; Meranti secures gas allocation
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT – Meranti Green Steel confirmed that it has received a provisional commitment for natural gas supply from Oman’s Integrated Gas Company (IGC), the nation’s sole gas aggregator and supplier. The announcement, shared by the company on...
Oman launches Space Accelerators Program to boost innovation and startups in space sector
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT – The program, launched today in Seeb, seeks to foster entrepreneurship in the space sector, promote investment in advanced technologies, and support the transfer and localization of space services within Oman. It also aligns with the...
Oman among top 10 best-performing economies in the world
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : The Sultanate was ranked 8th with a score of 18.78, reinforcing its reputation as a stable and attractive investment destination amid global economic uncertainties. This consistent high performance builds on Oman’s achievement in the 2024...
Mideast Stocks: Gulf stocks steady as investors await clarity on US trade policies
Zawya
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Gulf stocks ended Thursday's session largely unchanged as investors sought further clarity on U.S. trade policy following President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. Trump intensified his tariff campaign on Wednesday, announcing a 50% duty on...
Oman: Mwasalat signs pact to provide hydrogen-fuelled transportation
Zawya
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Muscat: Mwasalat, the Asyad Group company, has signed a cooperation programme with Birba to provide dedicated transportation services via hydrogen vehicles for participants and guests of the Green Hydrogen Summit, scheduled to be held at the end...