Why Safe Haven Gold Is Losing Its Appeal for Investors Amid War: What This Means for Your Portfolio
Gold demand in Q1 2026 rose 2% to 1,231t, with value soaring 74% to $193bn amid geopolitical tensions. Retail interest
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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Halt: What This Means for Trade and Investment in Oman
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has virtually stopped since February, the UN said. Ship transits dropped 95.3%. Food
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Surging Global Demand for Natural Gas: Implications for Omani Investors and Businesses
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, with U.S. exports unable to compensate
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OPEC Explained: Key Insights into Its Operations and Impact on Global Oil Markets for Investors
The OPEC oil cartel has faced declining influence over years, exacerbated by the UAE's exit. Originally formed to stabilize oil
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Oil Price Surge Amid Iran Stalemate: What It Means for Your Investments and Business in Oman
Stocks fell and oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict stalemate and UAE quitting OPEC, challenging oil markets. The AI
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UAE Exiting OPEC and OPEC+: What Investors and Businesses Need to Know About the Impact on Oil Markets and Opportunities
The UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+, weakening the oil-exporting groups led by Saudi Arabia amid the Iran war energy shock.
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Nama Scales RO 1 Billion Pipeline Project: What It Means for Oman’s Water Efficiency and Business Growth
Nama Water Services (NWS) of Oman accelerated infrastructure delivery and efficiency with a project portfolio over RO 1 billion, completing
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PET Waste Recycler Aims for 10,000 Tonnes Annually by 2027: Implications for Sustainable Investment Opportunities in Oman
Green Muscat Sustainability Solutions has launched a PET waste recycling facility in Muscat, transforming post-consumer beverage bottles into secondary raw
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Oman Courts Chinese Pharma Investment: What This Means for Business Growth and Opportunities in Oman
Oman is boosting efforts to attract high-tech pharmaceutical and medical device investments from China. A delegation from OPAZ is exploring
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Oman Explores Economic Zone Partnership with Saudi Arabia: What This Means for Investors and Businesses
Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, is visiting Saudi Arabia to boost economic cooperation in special zones, industry,
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