The case involving Chloe Collins, 23, from Kraaifontein, was widely known in South Africa, with many calling for her release. Collins’s family spokesperson and chief executive of Carolissen Attorneys, …
Food projects backed by OFIC top $1bln in Oman
New investments in projects spearheaded by Oman Food Investment Holding Company , the government’s food sector investment and development flagship, total around $ 1billion, unde …
Oman accounts 712 novel Coronavirus cases
On Tuesday June 9 the Omani Ministry of Health declared on 712 novel recorded cases of Coronavirus, carry out the entire figure of cases in the country to 18,198.The ministry stated that all new cases …
StanChart signs $35m sustainable finance deal with OSC
This sustainable financing agreement is the first of its kind in Oman and a first for Standard Chartered Bank in the Middle East. The 8-year facility is linked to key sustainability targets in line …
Oman approves $779m funding to support development projects
Oman’s ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, has given the go ahead for RO300 million ($779m) to be spent on developmental projects to support the country’s economic growth, according to the state-run Oman …
COVID-19: Oman records 689 new cases; tally at 18,887
Oman has confirmed 689 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking to 18,887 the country’s overall infections, the Omani news agency ONA reported Wednesday. The newly diagnosed cases include 334 Omanis …
Coronavirus: Oman reports 689 new Covid-19 cases
The Ministry of Health in Oman on Wednesday reported 689 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 177 recoveries. Of the new cases, 334 were Omanis while 355 were non-Omanis. With this, a …
Emerging from the bubble: Oman’s tourism and hospitality prospects
Hotel industry here in Oman should be able to adapt relatively quickly, although older, one- and two-star establishments will find it difficult to retain any semblance of a clientele …
Oman selects head of new wealth fund unit
A royal decree last week said the $14.3 billion State General Reserve Fund and the $3.4 billion Oman Investment Fund, both based in Muscat, will be brought together under the new unit. Asset figures …
Oman’s ruler announces 300 million Omani riyals in development projects – state news agency
Oman’s ruler announced 300 million Omani riyals ($779.26 million) in development projects to support the country’s economic growth, the state news agency said on Tuesday.