Sandwiched between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Oman has long prized its neutrality, garnering a reputation as the Middle East’s Switzerland. But the Gulf state’s ability to steer clear of regional power …
Expats can now buy property in Oman
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning issued a resolution to this effect, Times of Oman reported on Sunday.
UPDATE 2-BP starts Oman’s giant Ghazeer gas field
Oil and gas output to help pay for renewables shift (Adds share price, detail) LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – BP has started production at Oman’s giant Ghazeer natural gas field, which is set to underpin …
Oman exempts key sectors from 5% VAT
Oman has exempted some key sectors such as healthcare, education and finance from the value-added tax which will be levied over the next six months. State-run Oman TV last week said that five per cent …
Oman Air, Amouage honour 50 women achievers
National carrier Oman Air said it has joined hands with international luxury fragrance house, Amouage, to recognise and honour Omani female leadership on the country’s Women’s Day. Omani Women’s Day …
Oman: Police made 136 arrests in September for theft
September for different charges of theft in various governorates of the Sultanate, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced. A statement issued by the ROP said: “Last September, the Royal Oman Police …
Oman denies social media rumours that new academic year will be postponed
Dubai: Oman’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has categorically denied rumours that are being circulated on social media about the possibility of postponing the school academic year for 2020-21. The …
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S&P Follows Suit in Downgrading Oman for 2nd Time This Year
The largest oil exporter outside of OPEC, Oman reportedly discussed receiving financial aid from wealthier neighbors earlier this year to help it weather cheaper crude and the pandemic.
S&P cuts Oman’s sovereign rating a second time this year
S&P Global Ratings took Oman down to a B+ as lower crude revenue and the coronavirus pandemic hit country’s finances.