Gulf Banks Turn to Global Funding as Credit Strength Holds Through 2026

Gulf banks show resilience despite rising regional...

Iraq’s Foreign Currency Reserves Face Growing Pressure Amid Oil Price Decline

Iraq faces rising economic challenges as financial...

Oman

Egyptian President Concludes State Visit to Kuwait with High-Level Talks and Strengthened Ties

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his accompanying delegation concluded a state visit to...

Saudi Arabia Boosts Hotels with Strong Growth in Hospitality Sector

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector shows strong growth, with hotels reporting rising rates and expanding...

Kuwait Council Approves Key Projects as Infrastructure Plans Expand

Kuwait’s Municipal Council held a new session to support national infrastructure and service development....

Qatar Strengthens Global Oversight Ties at INCOSAI 25 Conference

Qatar is actively advancing its commitment to international oversight collaboration by joining the 25th...

Consumer Dispute Resolution Boosts Trust in Muscat Market

consumer dispute resolution led by the CPA has strengthened consumer confidence in Muscat, officials confirmed. The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) resolved a dispute with...

Space Accelerators Boost Omani Space Startups

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) recently launched the Space Accelerators Program. This strategic initiative aims to boost Omani startups by...

Spray Boulevard Project in Salalah: A New Tourism Landmark

Salalah has long attracted visitors with its lush greenery and soothing monsoon mist. Now, the Spray Boulevard project in Salalah promises to elevate the city’s natural...

Oman GDP Growth Hits 2.5% in Q1 2025

Oman’s GDP growth in Q1 2025 shows a solid increase, driven mainly by non-oil sectors. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information,...

World Bank Group Office Opens in Oman

The World Bank Group has opened a permanent office in Muscat, Oman, aiming to strengthen its advisory and project-monitoring roles. This move marks a...

Direct Muscat-Amsterdam Flight to Strengthen Oman Tourism Links

The direct Muscat-Amsterdam flight is set to play a vital role in Oman’s efforts to attract international visitors. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism...

Dhamani Health Insurance Platform Sees Strong Growth in 2025

The Dhamani health insurance platform has experienced a major boost in activity during the first half of 2025. According to a newly released report,...

Oman’s Strategic Grain Reserves Boosted by Wheat Imports

Oman’s strategic grain reserves boosted by a new wheat import deal signed by Salalah Mills Company. The major supply agreement will bring 110,000 tonnes...

Environmental Situation in Oman: Stable and Safe

The Environment Authority of Oman has assured the public that the country’s environmental situation remains stable and safe. According to the most recent data,...

Salalah Port Ranks Second in Gulf Ports Index

Oman’s Port of Salalah continues to rise in global shipping circles. The World Bank’s latest index confirms Salalah Port ranks second in Gulf ports...

Oman Ministry of Labour Enforces One Omani Employee Per Commercial Register

Oman’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) has introduced new rules requiring businesses to hire at least one Omani worker. The MoL enforces one Omani employee...

Oman airport traffic dips amid shifting trends

Passenger numbers across Oman’s airports fell notably in early 2025, reflecting changing travel patterns and operational pressures. By the end of April, Oman airport...

Oman launches solar-powered community for cyclone-hit families

Oman marked a new chapter in sustainable living by launching a solar-powered community for cyclone-hit families. The project’s first phase began on Wednesday in...

Vision 2040 push gains speed in Oman

Oman’s Vision 2040 push gains speed as the nation shifts from policy design to concrete implementation. Consequently, officials are now focusing on execution across...

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