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Stocks Plunge as Oil Surges Above $100: What Trump’s Iran Sanctions Mean for Your Investments and Business Stability

Markets fell on war jitters over Iran as stocks slid, oil surged above $100 per barrel, and the dollar strengthened.

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Trump Urges Countries Facing Fuel Shortages to Buy Oil from the US: What This Means for Global Energy Markets and Investors

US President Donald Trump urged countries affected by fuel shortages to buy oil from the United States, saying, "We have

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Stocks Fall Amid Trump Speech, But Oil Price Surge Signals Market Volatility: What Investors in Oman Should Know

China and Hong Kong stocks fell after President Trump's speech offered no clear timeline to end the Iran conflict. Oil

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Oman and Belarus Strengthen Investment Ties: What It Means for Business Opportunities and Growth in Oman

The Oman–Belarus Joint Committee held its first meeting in Muscat to boost economic ties. Led by Abdulsalam al Murshidi and

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PTTEP Expands Footprint in Oman’s Energy Sector: What It Means for Investors and Business Growth

PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand’s national oil and gas company, is expanding in Oman with key upstream assets, LNG

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Asyad Shipping’s 2025 ESG Gains: What Investors and Business Owners Need to Know for Sustainable Growth in Oman

Asyad Shipping Company (ASCO) reported significant ESG progress in 2025, with $64M invested in decarbonisation since 2019. Scope 1 emissions

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Skills Gap and Work Culture Challenges: Key Factors Shaping Oman’s Labour Market for Investors and Business Owners

Structural gaps in skills alignment and work culture, not just job availability, shape Oman’s labour market outcomes, says Saif al

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UAE Petrol Prices Surge 30% Amid Middle East Conflict: What This Means for Your Investments and Business Costs

United Arab Emirates petrol prices surged over 30% in April, diesel soaring 72%, amid the Middle East conflict. Iran's drone

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Pumped-Storage Hydropower in Oman: What Investors and Businesses Need to Know About This Emerging Energy Opportunity

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Oman, with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Authority for Public Services Regulation,

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Middle East Conflict to Impact Air Travel Growth: What Investors and Businesses in Oman Need to Know

International air travel demand rose 5.9% vs. Feb 2025, with capacity up 5.3% and load factor at 80.5%. However, Middle

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