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The proposed 400 kV transmission link to MIS and PDO, which is being assessed by OPWP, OETC and PDO, will provide more options for power supply. - Bloomberg file picture for illustrative purpose only.

Oman plans to interconnect north-south power grids

Oman is exploring the possibility of interconnecting its electricity network between Nizwa and Du

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Bank Sohar Plans RO100mn Perpetual Bonds Issue

Bank Sohar will seek shareholders approval for the issuance of additional tier 1

he Ministry of Agriculture has released a Decision, 195/2017, to ban the import of date palms, their dates, produce, ornamental cuttings, and all of their vegetative parts, with three exceptions that allow for the import of the trees. Photo-File

Oman announces curbs on date palm imports

A decision banning the import of date palms with specific exceptions has been issued, as Oman mov

The ministry said in a statement to Oman News Agency that the rating by Moody’s of the Sultanate is still investment grade. Moody’s has based its assessment on the assumption that the measures taken so far are insufficient considering the size of

Oman retains investment grade rating

Oman’s Ministry of Finance has said that the recent Moody’s rating, which resulted in

During the session, a total of 310 trades were executed, generating turnover of OMR1.1 million with more than 4.9 million shares changing hands. - Times file picture

Muscat bourse continues recovery

Shares on the Muscat bourse continued its recovery on Sunday. The MSM30 Index started the week on

Central Bank of Oman. - Times file picture

Private deposits at Oman's commercial banks rise 2.5%

Private deposits at commercial banks in the Sultanate rose by 2.5 per cent

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Orpic’s Liwa plastics project achieves safety milestone

As part of its value to put safety and the environment first, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum I

Oman-UAE Meeting

Oman-UAE Meetings Discuss Agriculture Imports, Exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) recently hosted a delegation from the Ministry o

The value of real estate traded in the Sultanate during the first half of 2017 has decreased by 69.9 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year, latest NCSI figures reveal. Photo-ONA

Decline in real estate transactions in Oman

.The value of real estate traded in the Sultanate during the first half of 2017 has decreased by

Al Rahbi visits a stall at the Omani Honey Market.

35 beekeepers display products at honey expo

The eighth Omani Honey Market opened under the patronage of Talal Bin Suleiman Al Rahbi, Deputy S

Registered Omani firms are seeking ban on ‘hidden trade’ as they can’t match black market drivers

Oman commerce agency stresses need to regulate transport industry

A thriving black market in door-to-door delivery needs to be throttled so that Omani firms can su

Mukhaizna is by far the biggest and they are in discussion with Oxy for the provision of steam for that project. They however will not be able to provide all the steam as its way more than what solar can generate, said Salim Al Awfi, Undersecretary a

Steam is the way forward for raising Mukhaizna oilfield yield in Oman

Officials are in talks with Occidental Oman to provide steam to extract he

The Omani government raised extra funds from the domestic market by issuing development bonds and sovereign sukuk, in order to partially ease its budget deficit. - Times file picture

Bank interest rates in Oman increase amid tight liquidity situation

Bank interest rates in Oman have increased in view of the tight liquidity situation and inc

does music really improve your focus?

DOES MUSIC REALLY IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS?

Walk into any office or a library, you can find plenty of people immersed in their work with a pa

Air France-KLM is buying 31% of Virgin Atlantic

Air France-KLM is buying 31% of Virgin Atlantic

Air France-KLM is taking a 31% stake, worth £220m, in Virgin Atlantic as part of a four-way