The Omani government has signed an agreement with the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education to deliver training to Omani nationals as part of an …
Islamic finance demand strong in Oman despite challenges
Despite the pandemic-driven weakening in operating environment of the overall banking sector, Oman’s Islamic banking and finance industry continued to expand in 2020 as demand for Sharia’a-compliant …
National Bank Of Oman Employees Selected For Etimad National Leadership Program
Three of National Bank of Oman’s (NBO) staff members have been selected to participate in Etimad, a national leadership program to upskill and empower O …
Oman ports rated world’s fastest in container handling
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has rated Oman’s ports as No. 1 in the world in terms of speed of container handling, as per the UNCTAD annual index 2020. The index, …
Oman signs $2.2 billion loan with large group of banks – sources
DUBAI — Oman has raised $2.2 billion with a loan, sources said, in a deal which attracted interest from a vast group of regional and international lenders. The Gulf state, rated sub-investment grade …
Tethys Oil encounters hydrocarbons in Oman Block 49
Swedish energy firm Tethys Oil has announced that its Oman subsidiary Tethys Oil Montasar Ltd has encountered hydrocarbons in the Thameen prospect in Block 49 in the southwest of the Sultanate.
Oman and UAE friendlies: 10 players making a return to Indian football team’s probable squad
Here are ten players who have returned to the Indian football team’s probable squad. Our #Mariners have been called up to the Indian National Team probables for friendlies against Oman and UAE! 💚❤️ …
Mysterious blast raises security concerns in the Gulf of Oman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week, a mysterious explosion that further spiked security conce …
Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said it is “clear” that Iran was behind an attack in the Gulf of Oman last week that targeted an Israeli-owned cargo ship. “Iran is the greatest …
BPCL may use proceeds from NRL deal to fund acquisition of Oman’s stake in Bina Refinery
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) will use the proceeds from its stake sale in Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) to partly fund the acquisition of Oman Oil Company’s shares worth Rs 2,400 crore in …