MUSCAT, SEPT 27 Oman has begun drafting a dedicated national space law as it strengthens the regulatory architecture needed to support investment …
S&P affirms Oman at BBB-, raises 2026 growth forecast to 3.5%
RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Oman’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “BBB-” and its short-term rating at “A-3”, with a stable outlook, while raising its 2026 economic growth forecast for …
Oman maps out plan to lift non-oil trade
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is developing an integrated strategy to improve its business environment, expand domestic production and strengthen …
Oman launches national fintech strategy
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched a national fintech strategy and a centralised digital portal as it seeks to attract investment, …
Oman payment platforms move towards integrated services
BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, SEPT 20 Oman’s digital payments sector is expanding its use of integrated platforms that connect online …
Oman’s property price index rises by 22.7% in 2026 Q2
The real estate price index in the Sultanate of Oman registered an increase of 22.7 percent during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, compared to the same quarter of 2025.
House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue “taken care of”
Iran and Oman delay a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran’s Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
Beehive and Taageer Finance Strengthen Access to SME Financing Across Oman
Beehive, the region’s first digital peer-to-peer SME financing platform, has partnered with Taageer Finance Co. SAOG, one of Oman’s leading finance companies, to sign an agreement to expand access to …
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes
The world’s second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes
The world’s second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.