The total number of Omani Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority at the end of Augus …
45,706 SMEs registered in Oman till August 2020
The total number of Omani Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority at the end of August 2020 stood at 45,706. This is an increase by …
Oman’s economic diversification applauded by Hong Kong TDC
A new report published by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has affirmed that Oman is executing a successful model of economic diversification, notably the countrys …
COVID-19: Three-quarters of Oman infections reported in Muscat and Batinah
More than three quarters of Oman’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in three governorates: Muscat, North Batinah and South Batinah, local media has reported. The Sultanate’s overall …
COVID-19: 3,000 passengers arrive in Oman in 3 days
More than 3,000 passengers have arrived in Oman in the first three days since the country resumed international flights on October 1, according to a health official. Operations have been running …
PROJECTS: Oman’s OQ to launch renewable energy projects by early next year
Oman’s integrated energy and petrochemicals giant, is set to launch renewable energy projects by the end of this year or early next year, a senior official at OQ said. Najla Al Jamali from OQ’s …
Investments in Oman’s developmental projects total $2.1bln in H1
Investments in developmental projects totalled RO 816.9 million during the first half of this year, underscoring a drive by the Omani government to accelerate the implementation of key infrastructure …
Gulf pegs, Oman, Lebanon Mideast markets face rough quarter
While derivative traders have pared bets that Gulf states will be forced to devalue their currency pegs in the next 12 months, bouts of volatility may return. Countries that have been financing …
Oman Insurance leads from the front as the insurer of choice
Only a handful of names come to mind when people think reliable insurance in the UAE. But with 45 years of expertise, Oman Insurance is always the top choice be it insurance for life, health, cars or …
The growth trajectory of Oman’s startup sector
However, Oman’s startup space has historically trailed its Gulf neighbours, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Although the sultanate has taken several steps to nurture its startup and technology …