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Oman wins six awards at Arab Radio and TV Festival in Tunisia
The Arabian Stories
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June 27, 2025
TUNISIA: Oman Radio led the nation’s triumph, securing two gold awards for its standout program “Shadows of Mercy”. The program earned top honours in the Arab Charity Work Icons Competition, highlighting the legacy of a noble Arab figure known for...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 26, 2025
ARY News
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June 26, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 746.5 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Thursday, June 26. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 737.5 and Rs 746.5, respectively. These exchange...
Oman: Majlis A’Shura refers draft heritage, cybercrime laws to State Council
Zawya
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Muscat – Majlis A’Shura on Tuesday concluded discussions on key legislative proposals, referring draft amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law and the Cybercrime Law to the State Council for further review. The session was chaired by Tahir...
Oman's Finance And Leasing Sector Supports Economic Diversification Under Vision 2040
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Oxford Business Group's latest Growth and Perspectives video highlights the sector's role in enhancing access to capital and enabling sustainable growth Muscat, June 2025: Sultanate of Oman financial services industry...
Oman: Manufacturing sector contributes $10bln to national economy
Zawya
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Muscat – The manufacturing sector recorded an annual growth rate of 14.2% with its contribution to the national economy rising to RO4.149bn in 2024 from RO2.438bn in 2020, H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and...
Oman: Self-service platform for issuing property title deeds launched
Zawya
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Muscat: In a major stride towards enhancing digital governance and streamlining public services, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has officially launched a new self-service platform for issuing digital property title deeds. The service...
OQGN awards US$272mn Oman pipelines contract
Oil Review Middle East
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OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN) has awarded a contract worth US$272mn for the Fahud - Suhar Loop Line Project to The Petroleum Projects Company Petroject and Partners LLC A separate award for pipeline has been made to Jindal Saw Limited. The main...
In Oman, a Woman’s Vision Turns Waste into a Sustainable Business Model
Oman Observer
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June 26, 2025
In a country where recyclable materials are often discarded with general waste, one woman dared to ask: What if we turned it into something beautiful and useful? That question sparked a movement. When Sadiya Al Bakri returned to Muscat in 2022...
Oman wins award at AI ethics forum
Oman Observer
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June 25, 2025
BANGKOK: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the Unesco Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025 in Bangkok, a prestigious global platform for discussing ethical governance frameworks for advanced technologies. The forum runs until June 26. A...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 25, 2025
ARY News
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June 25, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 746.5 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, June 25. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 737.5 and Rs 746.5, respectively. The exchange rates for...
Scientists discover ghost plume beneath Oman
DevX
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June 25, 2025
Geologists have discovered a “ghost plume” rising from the Earth’s mantle beneath eastern Oman. This extraordinary finding adds a new dimension to our understanding of geologic processes. Mantle plumes are dynamic geological features that involve...
Oman's Duqm spaceport plans five launches in 2025
Times Aerospace
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A 6.5-metre tall rocket, named Duqm-1, rose to an altitude of 140km above sea level, crossing the Karman line, recognised as the boundary of space, at speeds of up to 1,530 m/s. Chief commercial officer, Julanda al Riyami, announced the company’s...
Omani publications corner inaugurated in Chechnya to mark 40 years of Oman-Russia ties
Muscat Daily
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June 25, 2025
Muscat – As part of an ongoing cultural collaboration between the National Museum of Oman and Chechen State Pedagogical University, a dedicated Omani Publications Corner has been inaugurated at the University in Grozny, the capital of the Chechen...
Oman’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Records $4.1 Billion Profit: Global SWF
The Global Economics
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June 25, 2025
The OIA’s domestic impact is also unmissable, with approximately 61.3% of its portfolio invested in Oman, primarily through its National Development Fund. A recent Global SWF revealed that Oman’s sovereign wealth fund, Oman Investment Authority...
Oman wins award at international forum on AI ethics
Times of Oman
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Bangkok: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025 in Bangkok, a prestigious global platform for discussing ethical governance frameworks for advanced technologies. The forum runs until 26 June. A...
Oman to Host Electricity and Energy Conference 2025 in October
Energetica India
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June 25, 2025
Oman’s Electricity and Energy Conference 2025, set for October 13-15 in Muscat, will focus on accelerating energy transition, renewable integration, smart grids, and sustainability, attracting over 2,000 participants globally. June 25, 2025. By EI...
Oman wins award at UNESCO International Forum on AI Ethics 2025
The Arabian Stories
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June 25, 2025
MUSCAT : The event, which runs until June 27, serves as a high-level global platform for addressing ethical governance frameworks for emerging AI technologies. The honorary award was presented in recognition of a research paper authored by Ayoub...
Oman: OAB unveils capital boost to power SME growth and digital innovation
Zawya
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MUSCAT: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) plans to increase its authorised capital to RO 500 million, up from RO 200 million presently, and increase its paid-in capital by RO 50 million by way of a shareholder-underwritten rights issue, subject to regulatory...
Oman: 2nd Taqah Agricultural Forum to promote food security and rural development
Zawya
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TAQAH: The Wilayat of Taqah in Dhofar Governorate hosted the second edition of the Agricultural Forum on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, bringing together farmers, agricultural experts, government officials, and private sector partners to promote...
Omani Publications Corner launched at Russian varsity
Oman Observer
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June 24, 2025
Moscow: The Omani Publications Corner was inaugurated at the Chechen State Pedagogical University, on Tuesday. The move comes within the context of cultural cooperation between the National Museum and the university. The initiative is part of the...