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Oman Observer

Number 1 English Newspaper in Oman

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Port of Duqm handles 4,600 vehicles from COSCO RO-RO vessel for GCC markets

2+ hour, 38+ min ago   (232+ words) Port of Duqm has successfully handled 4,600+ vehicles from a Ro-Ro vessel operated by COSCO, demonstrating the terminal’s growing capability to manage high-volume vehicle movements and support the efficient distribution of automotive cargo to GCC markets.The operation demonstrates the…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196098 > business > economy > oman-refinery-output-reaches-12908-million-barrels

Oman refinery output reaches 129.08 million barrels

9+ hour, 29+ min ago   (448+ words) MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s refinery output fell 3.7 per cent year-on-year to 129.08 million barrels in the first seven months of 2026, as lower diesel and other refinery-product production outweighed gains in jet fuel and naphtha, preliminary official data showed. Total motor…...

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omanobserver.om > ampArticle > 1196095

Oman property trade hits RO 1.43 billion

9+ hour, 28+ min ago   (534+ words) MUSCAT, SEPT 13The total traded value of real estate in the Sultanate of Oman reached RO 1.434 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by steady sales, mortgage financing and growing demand for high-quality residential and logistics assets, according to a report…...

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omanobserver.om > ampArticle > 1196099

Non-oil exports rise 7.8%

9+ hour, 25+ min ago   (708+ words) MUSCAT, SEPT 13Omani merchandise exports fell 7.3 per cent to RO 23.228 billion, while imports rose 2.8 per cent to RO 17.313 billion, according to the Central Bank of Oman's newly released Annual Report 2025.The merchandise trade surplus narrowed by 27.9 per cent to RO 5.914 billion,…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196100 > oman > transport > over-22k-school-buses-operate-across-oman

Over 22k school buses operate across Oman

8+ hour, 8+ min ago   (527+ words) Oman Observer...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196092 > opinion > business > the-unequal-ai-dividend-who-gets-the-benefits

The unequal AI dividend: Who gets the benefits?

9+ hour, 37+ min ago   (311+ words) Oman Observer Artificial Intelligence is a global investment phenomenon Governments fund national AI strategies Corporations spend billions on AI Investors consider AI’s potential impact on GDP But the excitement of the AI moment draws less attention to who gets…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196094 > business > energy > nama-invests-ro-205-million-in-al-dakhiliyah-grid

Nama invests RO 20.5 million in Al Dakhiliyah grid

9+ hour, 35+ min ago   (412+ words) NIZWA: Nama Electricity Distribution is implementing electricity infrastructure projects worth more than RO 20.497 million across Al Dakhiliyah Governorate as it seeks to strengthen grid capacity and reliability amid urban and population growth. The projects include new and upgraded substations, additional…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196096 > business > economy > al-dakhiliyah-heritage-sites-draw-investment-push

Al Dakhiliyah heritage sites draw investment push

9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (461+ words) NIZWA: Oman is stepping up efforts to turn historic neighbourhoods in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate into tourism and investment destinations, seeking to bring private capital and small businesses into more than 220 traditional settlements while preserving their architectural character. The Ministry of…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196086 > oman > oman-sets-standard-prices-for-tobacco-excise-tax

Oman sets standard prices for tobacco excise tax

11+ hour, 12+ min ago   (142+ words) Oman Observer MUSCAT: Oman’s Tax Authority has issued Decision No 206/2026 determining the standard prices used to calculate excise tax on tobacco and tobacco products.Under the decision, the standard price for a pack of 20 cigarettes must not be less…...

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omanobserver.om > article > 1196085 > sports > cricket > uae-bulls-confirmed-as-abu-dhabi-t10-founding-franchise

UAE Bulls confirmed as Abu Dhabi T10 founding franchise

11+ hour, 14+ min ago   (302+ words) Oman Observer Abu Dhabi: Defending champions UAE Bulls have become the first founding franchise confirmed for the next era of the Abu Dhabi T10, reinforcing the team’s long-standing commitment to cricket’s fastest format.The announcement is the first of…...