For the first time, Oman will implement a 5% personal income tax on high-income individuals starting January 2028. Part of Vision 2040, this tax aims to diversify the economy and reduce oil dependency …
UK’s Starmer Urges Middle East De-Escalation in Calls With Leaders of Jordan and Oman
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Iran should return to the negotiating table and that an escalation of the situation in the Middle East is in no-one’s interests in calls …
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq Condemn U.S. Strikes
Saudi Arabia, which has competed with Iran for decades over regional hegemony, denounced Washington’s violation of Iranian sovereignty and called for de-escalation following strikes on the country’s nuclear sites.
Top Arab universities 2026 revealed: Education institutions in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman climb QS rankings
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) leads the Arab region, rising to 67th globally—the first Arab institution ever to enter the top 100. Qatar University climbs to 112th, and King …
The rapid rise of a new economic powerhouse
With its rare blend of stability and dynamism, Oman is fast emerging as a global investment magnet. In April 2025, more than 300 business and government leaders from over 30 countries convened at the …
The rapid rise of a new economic powerhouse
With its rare blend of stability and dynamism, Oman is fast emerging as a global investment magnet. In April 2025, more than 300 business and government leaders from over 30 countries convened at the …
OAB’s Tumouhi initiative hits the road with SME development workshops across Oman
Roadshow is tailored to equip SME owners with essential business skills, financial knowledge, and networking opportunities …
Flying cars for Oman and Syria’s payment system recovery: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East
Flying cars moved a step closer to reality in Oman, OceanQuest debuted at the UN Ocean Conference and it was announced that Syria will reconnect to the Swift payment system.
Next Round of Nuclear Talks Between U.S. and Iran Is Off
The two sides were scheduled to meet for a sixth round of negotiations on Sunday. Oman, which was set to host the talks, said on Saturday that this round had been canceled.
Capital markets key to Oman Vision 2040
MUSCAT: A key conference spotlighting Oman’s Capital Market opened here yesterday, Thursday, June 12, under the auspices of Dr Said bin Mohammed …