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Oman’s Labour Minister leads talks in Japan on workforce development
The Arabian Stories
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August 27, 2025
Tokyo — His Excellency Dr. Mahad bin Said bin Ali Baowain, Minister of Labour, concluded an official visit to Japan that spanned several days, aimed at exploring international best practices in labor, training, and human resource development. The...
Environment Authority completes 2nd phase of Sooty Falcon survey in Daymaniyat Islands
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Environment Authority's specialised team has completed the second phase of the Sooty Falcon Survey 2025, conducted on the islands located in the governorates of Muscat and South Al Batinah. The survey was part of national efforts to...
Oman's Golden Visa To Offer Long-Term Residency To Investors; Know Details Inside
Times Now
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August 27, 2025
Oman is a country known for its culture, deserts, nightlife, wildlife and more. The place is home to a lot of museums and archaeological sites. A popular destination, when one explores Oman, one realises how the place has so much to offer. Well,...
Oman: Improved liquidity drives MSX to break 5,000-point barrier
Zawya
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By: Times News Service Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) index has successfully surpassed the 5,000-point barrier for the first time in nearly eight years. This achievement reflects the strength of Oman's capital market and the increasing...
Afarinick, CJ Commodities and Oman Carbon to unlock carbon assets in Ghana’s cocoa sector
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 28, 2025
Afarinick, Ghana’s foremost leader in landscape restoration and farm management, CJ Commodities, a licensed Ghanaian cocoa buying company with a 10% market share in the 2024/25 season, and Oman Carbon, a pan-African Carbon Project Developer, on...
Oman Golden Visa: Long-Term Residency Made Easier for Investors, Families, and Retirees
Times of Dubai
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August 27, 2025
9August 27, 2025 | Muscat: The new Oman golden visa is giving investors, families, and retirees a long-term way to live and invest in the Sultanate. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, this visa allows...
Oman completes second phase of Peregrine Falcon Survey to protect rare migratory bird
The Arabian Stories
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August 27, 2025
Muscat: The latest phase focused on comprehensive field surveys, where teams recorded nesting locations, monitored eggs and chicks, and mapped precise coordinates using advanced technologies. Visual and audio documentation was carried out to...
Oman starts receiving tracks for rail link with UAE
Zawya
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In a step that reflects the accelerated construction of the Oman–UAE Railway Network, Hafeet Rail - the developer and operator of the project - received the first shipment of railway tracks through the General Cargo Terminal at Sohar Port and...
Tusker coach Okere promotes youngster Omanga to senior team
Star
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Youngster Douglas Omanga/HANDOUT Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC have promoted promising forward Douglas Omanga to the senior team ahead of the 2025/26 season. The youngster, who has impressed with his technical ability and composure in...
Oman: OQEP commissions Bisat-C expansion facilities in Block 60
Zawya
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OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) announced the successful commissioning of the Bisat-C Expansion Facilities in its flagship Block 60 license, bringing the total oil processing capacity to 67,000 barrels per day. The Bisat-C Expansion marks a...
Oman, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to boost trade and industry
Muscat Daily
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August 26, 2025
Muscat – Several memoranda of understanding were signed in Muscat on Monday between Omani and Saudi companies, marking a new step in strengthening economic and industrial ties between the two countries. The signings took place during bilateral...
Ghana Cocoa Sector Eyes US$80 Million from Carbon Credits Deal
News Ghana
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August 30, 2025
Three companies have joined forces to transform Ghana’s cocoa industry into a major source of carbon credits, potentially generating tens of millions of dollars while helping farmers adapt to climate change. The partnership between Afarinick, CJ...
Oman–UAE Railway project receives first shipment of tracks
Muscat Daily
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August 26, 2025
Muscat – The developer of the Oman–UAE Railway Network has received the first shipment of railway tracks at SOHAR Port and Freezone, marking a key step in the construction of the cross-border project. Hafeet Rail, which is developing and operating...
Oman advances towards circular H2 economy
Oman Observer
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August 26, 2025
Hydrogen fuel has significant potential to meet the demand for sustainable energy sources. The hydrogen produced from waste has the potential to reduce landfill waste and decrease the reliance on costly treatments. The global focus is on the...
Oman’s digital dawn: poised for greatness in the AI age transformation
Oman Observer
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August 26, 2025
As Oman accelerates towards the ambitious aspirations of Oman Vision 2040, the country finds itself at a historic inflection point — one where digital innovation, national policy and youthful energy are aligning to shape a resilient,...
Oman real estate market holds steady: Report
Oman Observer
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August 26, 2025
MUSCAT, AUG 26 The Sultanate of Oman’s real estate market demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2025, sustaining momentum across key segments despite global economic uncertainty, according to the Hamptons H1 2025 Market Report. The market’s...
Sooty falcon survey records new nesting sites in Oman
Muscat Daily
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August 27, 2025
Muscat – A specialised team from Environment Authority (EA) has completed the second phase of the 2025 sooty falcon survey on islands in Muscat and South Batinah, as part of a national programme to protect migratory birds and preserve ecological...
Oman’s OQEP increases oil processing capacity at Bisat C plant
The Arabian Stories
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August 26, 2025
MUSCAT : The expansion project marks a strategic enhancement of OQ’s production portfolio and supports the company’s vision of developing sustainable energy. The company began work on this project after awarding the contract on January 10, 2024,...
Oman Launches Golden Residency Program to Attract Investors and Businesses
Rus Tourism News
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August 26, 2025
Oman has officially launched its Golden Residency program, a major initiative aimed at attracting investors and business owners as part of the country’s broader economic diversification efforts under Vision 2040. Developed by the Ministry of...
Afarinick, CJ Commodities & Oman Carbon: unlocking high-integrity carbon assets in Ghana’s cocoa sector
MyJoyOnline
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August 27, 2025
Afarinick, Ghana’s foremost leader in landscape restoration and farm management, CJ Commodities, a licensed Ghanaian cocoa buying company with a 10% market share in the 2024/25 season, and Oman Carbon, a pan-African Carbon Project Developer,...