1+ day, 46+ min ago   (421+ words) Muscat – Oman’s petroleum refinery production declined in the first seven months of 2026, with lower output of diesel and other refinery products outweighing stronger production of aviation fuel, naphtha and premium petrol. Total refinery output fell 3.7% to 129.083mn barrels by the end…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (298+ words) Muscat – Vegetable and fruit prices recorded sharp increases in Oman in August, adding to pressure on household food bills as annual inflation reached 3.4%, according to official data. Vegetable prices jumped 19% compared to August 2025, while fruits were 16.3% more expensive, data from…...

21+ hour, 31+ min ago   (299+ words) Muscat – The Tax Authority has set minimum standard prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products for the calculation of excise tax, with the new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under Decision No 206/2026, the standard price of a pack containing 20 cigarettes…...

23+ hour, 20+ min ago   (284+ words) Musandam – The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Musandam has launched the National Livestock Vaccination Campaign for 2026/27, calling on livestock owners across the governorate to cooperate with veterinary teams and make use of the vaccination services provided....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (448+ words) Muscat- Oman’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, driven by increased investment and projects by the public and private sectors aimed at diversifying tourism products and experiences and improving the quality of services. According to a report titled “The State…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (155+ words) Khasab – Oman is participating in WorldFood Moscow 2026, to be held in the Russian capital from September 15 to 18, with 16 Omani companies seeking to expand their presence in the Russian and Central Asian markets. The participation is organised under the Oman Exports…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (470+ words) Muscat Daily OIA expands global tech footprint Muscat – Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has further advanced the ‘Omani Angle’ of its international investments by signing an investment agreement in partnership with Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Commission and China-based Templewater. Under…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (314+ words) Muscat – Rewards, reviews, personalised offers and visual appeal are among the strongest factors influencing how consumers shop through mobile devices, according to a peer-reviewed study involving a researcher from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). The research found that mobile purchasing decisions…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (304+ words) Muscat – Oman and Pakistan are exploring closer cooperation between Sohar Port and Gwadar Port as part of wider efforts to strengthen maritime connectivity, trade and logistics links between the two countries. The proposed cooperation was discussed recently during a meeting…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (221+ words) Muscat Daily SalamAir adds Copenhagen as its ninth new destination in 2026 Muscat – SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost carrier, has announced the opening of ticket sales for its new service to Copenhagen, Denmark, via Baghdad, with the first flight scheduled for November 14, 2026. Operating…...