Motivated by Oman’s economic transformation agenda, this paper: (i) takes stock of the state of digitalization in Oman; (ii) provides an illustration of potential gains from enhanced digitalization; …
Fostering Entrepreneurship and SMEs to Support Economic Diversification in Oman: Oman
The transition to a vibrant economy under Oman Vision 2040 and the urgency to develop a more dynamic private sector that can absorb the entry of a young and educated labor force both stress the need …
National Finance signs partnership with IFC to advance sustainable finance
National Finance, a leading finance company in Oman, has entered a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to advance sustainable finance in …
Dr. Jibril Ibrahim – Economic and Banking Cooperation With the Sultanate of Oman.
Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, shared on Facebook: “I had the honor of meeting His Excellency Sultan bin Salem al-Habsi, Oman’s Minister of Finance, on the …
Iran Nuclear Talks: Why Is Trump Trying to Secure a Deal?
Iran and the US held indirect top-level talks in Oman on Saturday that lasted for more than two hours, for the first time since 2022. The two countries discussed Tehran’s nuclear program and the …
S&P Reaffirms Sultanate of Oman’s Sovereign Credit Rating at ‘BBB-’
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, citing the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce …
Eid Al Fitr in Oman: A week-long holiday awaits
If the first day of Eid Al Fitr falls on Monday (March 31), it will be due to the 29th of Ramadan, which corresponds to March 29. On this day, the sun will set at 6:21 pm, and the moon will set at …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Tells Military to Stay Alert Despite US Talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s armed forces to maintain peak readiness, a day after rare talks between Iranian and U.S. officials in Oman. Speaking to top military commanders on Sunday,
Trump says he expects to make a decision on Iran very quickly
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he expected to make a decision on Iran very quickly, after both countries said they held “positive” and “constructive” talks in Oman on Saturday and …
Donald Trump and Iran Issue Updates on Nuclear Talks
Iran’s foreign ministry said indirect talks with representatives of President Donald Trump’s administration in Oman on Saturday were held in a “constructive atmosphere,” prompting the parties to agree to a second round of negotiations next week,