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Charge the nation, drive the transition
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (291+ words) Muscat " While the shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, the infrastructure on the ground is facing a reality check from everyday users. From long-distance travel hurdles to the stark contrast between Muscat and the interiors, the challenges with the…...
Investment strengthens Dakhliyah's food security position
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (396+ words) Nizwa " Dakhliyah governorate has secured food security-related investment projects worth around RO158mn by the end of May 2026, strengthening its position as one of Oman's leading destinations for agricultural and food investments. The governorate launched 45 investment opportunities during the period, achieving 113% of…...
Oman, T'rkiye sign Mo U to boost urban development,
1+ day, 58+ min ago (212+ words) Muscat: Oman and T'rkiye have signed a memorandum of understanding (Mo U) to strengthen cooperation in housing, urban planning and real estate investment, supporting the sultanate's efforts to attract international expertise and investment for its major urban development projects. The agreement…...
Omani-Franco Business Forum seals multi-sector partnerships
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (522+ words) Paris, France " His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, accompanied by President Emmanuel Macron of France, graced the Omani-Franco Business Forum in Paris on Monday, held as part of His Majesty's official visit to the French Republic. During the forum, His…...
Oman, France pledge closer strategic partnership
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (375+ words) Paris, France " His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to deepen cooperation across investment, trade, defence and regional security during talks at "lys'e Palace on Monday, as the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to an…...
Law to protect low-income families from utility cuts tops shura agenda
1+ week, 52+ min ago (180+ words) Muscat " Majlis A'Shura will meet on Monday to discuss a draft law that would prohibit the disconnection of essential services to low-income families, dismissed employees and humanitarian cases. The proposed legislation aims to establish a legal framework protecting vulnerable groups…...
Users demand better EV charging facilities
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (505+ words) Muscat " Despite the authorities" efforts to expand the electric vehicle charging network to more than 160 charging points across the sultanate, EV owners are calling for faster improvements to the infrastructure, saying the current system is struggling to keep pace with…...
Al Mouj Muscat - Shaping the future of urban living
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1525+ words) Ahmed Al Massan, Acting CEO, Al Mouj Muscat, reflects on the bold vision of the brand in redefining the way people live and invest in Oman. "The real challenge for any successful destination is not reaching a certain standard, it…...
Nepal showcases trade, tourism opportunities at business forum
1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Muscat " The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organised an export, investment, tourism and employment promotion event titled "Economic Partnerships for Mutual Prosperity" on Wednesday. The event brought together more than 100 participants from the business community in Oman and the Nepali…...
New community solar initiative to expand clean energy, cut power bills
1+ week, 4+ day ago (409+ words) The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of H E Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Dr Mansour bin Talib Al Hinai, Chairman of APSR, said the programme reflects…...