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Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 09, 2025
ARY News
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July 9, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 748.9 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, July 09. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 739.9 and Rs 748.9, respectively. The exchange rates for...
Oman launches first energy transition fund worth $200 million
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT: Future Fund Oman (FFO), an Oman Investment Authority (OIA) Fund and Templewater, a leading pan-Asia alternative asset manager announced on Wednesday the launch of the Energy Transition Fund. This marks the first dedicated fund of its kind...
Omani Geological Heritage Exhibition in A’Rustaq attracts 8,979 visitors
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has announced that the fourth edition of the Omani Geological Heritage Exhibition, titled “Sustainability and Employment Opportunities”, held at Al Hazm Fort in the Wilayat of A’Rustaq, South Al...
Oman: State Council discusses draft laws and income diversification study
Zawya
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Muscat – The State Council convened on Tuesday for its eighth session of the second ordinary term of the eighth period, during which it reviewed several key legislative proposals and strategic studies aimed at enhancing Oman’s legal and economic...
Oman: Dhamani ranked 5th globally in e-government innovation
Zawya
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Muscat – National Health Insurance Platform – Dhamani – developed by Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been ranked fifth globally in the E-Government IT Applications category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2025...
Oman’s first energy transition fund launched
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced the launch of the Sultanate of Oman’s first investment fund dedicated to the energy transition, established through a strategic partnership between the ‘Future Fund Oman (FFO)’ and Templewater,...
Oman participates in 47th session of World Heritage Committee
Times of Oman
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Paris: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee--a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)--currently being held at the UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris....
Diverse Omani environment is a source of inspiration for artists
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Omani environment and topography represent the first incubator of fine arts and visual expression of thoughts and feelings, on which the artists rely for conveying their messages or stories to the public. Artist Fahd bin Salim Al...
Russia-Oman deal to mutually waive visas enters into force on July 18 — MFA
TASS
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July 9, 2025
MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. The agreement between Russia and Oman to mutually waive visas will come into force on July 18, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Signed in April, the deal allows Russians to stay in Oman without visas for up...
Arrest of pro-Houthi tribal sheikh sparks armed clashes, shuts down Yemen-Oman border
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA- The arrest of prominent pro-Houthi tribal figure Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Al-Zaidi at the Sarafit border crossing between Yemen and Oman has triggered an unprecedented wave of tension in Al-Mahra, a governorate ruled by the internationally...
Suzuki Oman Launches Exciting Summer Campaign
OERLive
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July 9, 2025
Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co., the exclusive distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Oman, has unveiled its highly anticipated summer campaign under the theme “Begin Your Summer Journey with the Perfect Drive”, showcasing unbeatable Car Prices across...
PDO to Invest USD 1 Billion to Power Oman’s Gas and Renewables Push
Energetica India
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July 9, 2025
PDO ramps up Oman’s dual-energy game with a USD 1 billion gas project targeting Haima fields, while teaming up with global partners for 300 MW of solar and wind power by 2026. July 09, 2025. By EI News Network Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is...
Raysut Industrial City boosts Oman’s pharmaceutical security with RO 55 million medical industry investments
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : This surge supports Oman’s pharmaceutical security goals and aims to meet growing demand in both local and regional markets. Currently, the industrial city is finalising contracts for three new projects focused on the production of eye...
Musandam to host Oman’s first-ever International Diving Festival in August
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : The event, scheduled to take place from August 25 to 28, 2025, aims to promote eco-tourism and marine tourism in the governorate through a sustainable gathering that will attract divers, tourists, and investors from various world...
Launch of Duqm-2 rocket postponed due to unfavourable conditions: Oman’s transport ministry
The Arabian Stories
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July 9, 2025
MUSCAT : The launch, originally scheduled for July 8 and 9, 2025, has been deferred until suitable conditions become available. In an official statement, the Ministry said, “We would like to draw attention to the fact that the launch of the space...
First energy transition fund worth $200 million launched in Oman
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Wednesday announced the launch of the first investment fund specializing in energy transition in the Sultanate of Oman, in partnership between the Oman Future Fund and the Chinese company Templewater. The...
Google Pay - a contactless payment option for Oman's Android users
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
Muscat: Google recently announced the start of Google Pay or Google Wallet in two new countries, Lebanon and Oman, which can be used via Android phone devices. While making an announcement, the company said Google Pay allows people to pay and make...
Oman: Tender launched for $103mln Spray Boulevard project in Salalah
Zawya
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SALALAH – With its lush landscapes and monsoon mist, Salalah has always been a magnet for visitors seeking escape and serenity. Now, that natural beauty is being transformed into something lasting. Oman has officially launched the tender for the...
ROP warns of low horizontal visibility on this road in Oman
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a warning to motorists using Sultan Said bin Taimur Road, urging them to exercise caution due to challenging driving conditions. The ROP stated that low visibility and sand accumulation have been...
Oman: Digital healthcare booming
Zawya
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The global healthcare market is undergoing a massive paradigm shift from the conventional way to digital healthcare, a long-overdue transformation, and the reflections are felt across the region too. In 2024, the market attracted $25.1 billion...