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Stock Market Revival: What the Easing China-US Trade Fears Mean for Investors and Businesses in Oman

Equity markets rose Monday after Donald Trump's conciliatory comments eased worries about China-US trade tensions. Tokyo stocks surged to a

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Duqm Port Cargo Surges 152% in 2024: Implications for Business Growth and Investment Opportunities in Oman

The Port of Duqm saw a 152% surge in cargo handling in 2024, welcoming over 1,000 vessels. CEO Reggy Vermeulen

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Oman’s GDP Grows 2.44% to RO 20.66 Billion in H1 2025: Implications for Investors and Business Owners

Oman’s economy grew in the first half of 2025, boosted by strong non-oil activities and a surge in natural gas

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Oman’s Introduction of Personal Income Tax Expected to Generate RO 80 Million: What It Means for Investors and Businesses

Oman will introduce Personal Income Tax in 2028, expected to generate RO 80 million (~$208M). The 5% tax applies to

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Stocks Surge as Dollar Declines and Gold Soars: Implications for Investors Amid Potential US Government Shutdown

Global stocks rose as the dollar eased amid concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown, which could delay key economic

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Fed Cuts Rates: Implications for Investors and Businesses in Oman as Dollar Stays Strong

The US dollar was volatile as traders assessed the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts. Sterling dipped to

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Germany Set to Dodge Recession: What This Means for Investors and Businesses Eyeing Opportunities in Oman and Europe

Germany’s economy is likely to avoid a technical recession, aided by a 1.3% rise in July industrial production. Despite US

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Oman’s Inflation Rate Rises by 0.5%: What Businesses Need to Know to Navigate Rising Costs

Oman's consumer price index increased by 0.5% in August 2025 compared to 2024, with an average inflation rate of 0.8%

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GCC Non-Oil Sector Growth: What the $1.513 Trillion Addition Means for Business Opportunities

The GCC states' GDP hit $2.143 trillion in 2023, a 2.7% decline from 2022. Gross disposable income fell by 3%,

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Mixed Signals: How Weak Economic Data and Strong Earnings Could Impact Your Investment Strategy

World stocks were mixed, with markets reacting to economic indicators, including central bank rate decisions and inflation data. The Bank

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