Oman boosts power grid with RO 183m project launch
Muscat: The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) has launched the first phase of its ‘Interconnect’ project (titled ‘Rabt), connecting the power grid from northern to southern Oman at a cost of RO 183 million.
Islamic banking contributes to growth of overall banking deposits in Oman
MUSCAT: Islamic banking services in the Sultanate of Oman have proven their effectiveness during the past period by contributing significantly to the growth of total deposits, increasing national savings and investment, and using new modern technologies.
Shaikh Mishal proclaimed new Emir
His Highness Shaikh Mishal AI Ahmad Al Jaber al Sabah has been proclaimed the State of Kuwait’s new Emir to become the country’s 17th ruler, in line with the Emirate’s Succession Law, succeeding the late Emir Shaikh Nawaf AI Ahmad Al Jaber al Sabah (may Allah bless his soul).
OIA, SBI to establish Oman India Joint Investment Fund
Muscat: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has signed an agreement with the State Bank of India to establish the third Oman India Joint Investment Fund on the sidelines of the State visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of India.
HM the Sultan gives audience to Singapore Deputy PM
Singapore: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today gave an audience at his residence in Singapore to Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Singapore.
‘Singapore Street’ to be included in Oman’s smart city, says visiting Sultan
SINGAPORE – Sultan Haitham City, pegged as a smart city in Muscat, Oman, will have a slice of Singapore when the whole project is scheduled for completion around 2045.
Omani Ministers Meet Singaporean Counterparts During State Visit
On December 14th in Singapore, as part of the ongoing state visit by His Majesty the Sultan, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, met with Edwin Tong, the Minister of Culture, Community, and Youth, and the Senior Minister of State for Law of…
Omani Bahraini Finance Ministers Discuss Vision 2040
On December 14th, the Minister of Finance for Oman, Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi, warmly welcomed Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during an official meeting in Muscat.
Oman and Singapore ink two memoranda of understanding
SINGAPORE: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Singapore signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the fields of culture and youth and economic development. The MoUs were signed within the framework of His Majesty the Sultan’s current state visit to Singapore.
3rd Green Hydrogen Summit opens in Muscat
The 3rd Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) Conference commenced yesterday, December 13, at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center under the auspices of Dr Khamis al Jabri, Chairman of Oman Vision 2040 Follow-Up Unit.
Oman to establish first hydrogen project in Dhofar
Hydrom, the master-planner and orchestrator of Oman’s green hydrogen industry, has signed an agreement term sheet to establish the first green hydrogen project in Dhofar Governorate.
Oman makes rapid strides in setting up green hydrogen ecosystem: Hydrom
MUSCAT: Oman’s ambitious strides in the development of green hydrogen projects were unveiled at the Korea-Oman Green Hydrogen Strategic Forum 2023 held here on December 12, 2023. Eng.