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Oil Prices Drop Amid US-Iran De-escalation: What Investors and Businesses in Oman Should Know

Oil prices dropped over 4% after US President Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, easing tensions. Brent crude

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IMF Chief Predicts Global Inflation Drop: What Trade Integration Means for Your Business Growth

Global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, aided by softer demand and lower

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India in Talks to Integrate Alipay+ with Instant Payment Systems: What This Means for Cross-Border Business and Investment Opportunities

India is in talks with China-related Ant International to link digital payments platform Alipay+ to India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

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Commodities Slump: What It Means for Global Investors and Business Owners

Commodities markets slumped as President Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for U.S. Fed chair spurred a selloff. Gold and silver

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Sohar International Halts Acquisition Talks with Bima: What This Means for Investors and Business Growth in Oman

Sohar International initially intended to acquire up to 100% of BIMA but decided on February 1 to discontinue this and

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Oil Prices Plunge After Trump’s Iran Talks Optimism: What This Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman

Equities, oil, and precious metals plunged as concerns over elevated tech valuations resurfaced. Oil prices dropped over easing US-Iran tensions,

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Al Suwaiq Port Cargo Surges 25% to 939,000 Tonnes in 2025: What This Growth Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman

Al Suwaiq Port handled 939,682 tonnes of cargo in 2025, a 25% rise from 2024, boosted by operational upgrades and

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Next Duqm Now Forum: How Turning Production into Dependable Exports Can Boost Your Business in Oman

The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) will host the first Duqm Now session of 2026, titled ‘Duqm Made’, on

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Saudi Ammonia to Power Germany’s Green Hydrogen Strategy: What It Means for Global Energy Investors and Businesses

German and Saudi energy firms signed a deal to export ammonia, boosting green hydrogen ties. Hydrogen, made climate-neutrally using solar

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Automated Gold Recycling in Oman: How Chinese Investment is Transforming the Jewellery Market for Investors

Dozens gathered at a Shanghai mall around an automated gold recycling machine as gold prices hit record highs near $5,600.

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