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News Oman: Oman plans to keep dollar peg

Published on: Monday 23 June 2008
Oman plans to keep dollar peg
News source: https://www.arabnews.com/archive/313195

MUSCAT: Non-OPEC oil exporter Oman has no plans to drop its currency peg to the weak US dollar as the link was suitable for its oil-reliant economy, the Gulf Arab state’s central bank governor said ...

News Oman: Oman Cards and Payments Opportunities and Risks to 2028 | Contactless Payments Surge in Oman as POS Terminals Get Upgraded

Published on: Monday 28 April 2025
Oman Cards and Payments Opportunities and Risks to 2028 | Contactless Payments Surge in Oman as POS Terminals Get Upgraded
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oman-cards-payments-opportunities-risks-141700992.html

Explore in-depth analysis of market trends in Oman's cards and payments sector. Discover detailed insights into payment instruments, market drivers, and competitive dynamics, with forecasts and strategic guidance for banks and card issuers.Dublin, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Oman Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Omanis cards and payments industr

News Oman: Instant credit cards with Bank Muscat mobile banking

Published on: Saturday 19 September 2026
Instant credit cards with Bank Muscat mobile banking
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196476/business/banking/instant-credit-cards-with-bank-muscat-mobile-banking

MUSCAT: In line with its vision of delivering a fully digital customer experience, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the...

News Oman: Oman tightens job restrictions for expats with new labor resolution

Published on: Wednesday 04 September 2024
Oman tightens job restrictions for expats with new labor resolution
News source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/oman-tightens-job-restrictions-for-expats-with-new-labor-resolution/

MUSCAT, Oman, Sept 4: The Oman Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 501/2024, amending the regulations concerning the employment of non-Omani workers in specific professions. This ...

News Oman: Oman introduces landmark Domestic Worker Reforms 2025: Minors under 21 prohibited from employment

Published on: Monday 13 October 2025
Oman introduces landmark Domestic Worker Reforms 2025: Minors under 21 prohibited from employment
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/oman-introduces-landmark-domestic-worker-reforms-2025-minors-under-21-prohibitedfromemployment/articleshow/124522678.cms

Oman has enacted significant reforms for domestic workers, banning employment under 21 and mandating employer responsibilities like housing and healthcare. New regulations prohibit exploitation, ...

News Oman: Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists

Published on: Monday 12 January 2026
Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/omans-new-labour-ban-on-expats-in-200-professions-what-it-means-for-workers-tourists/articleshow/126480007.cms

Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally ...

News Oman: Oman, Uzbekistan discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation

Published on: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Oman, Uzbekistan discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation
News source: https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734507/region/oman-uzbekistan-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-economic-cooperation

Oman's Minister of Economy, Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri, and Uzbekistan's Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, discussed on Wedne ...

News Oman: OIA eyes new markets as Oman leverages Belt and Road connectivity

Published on: Saturday 26 September 2026
OIA eyes new markets as Oman leverages Belt and Road connectivity
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196789/business/oia-eyes-new-markets-as-oman-leverages-belt-and-road-connectivity

MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is seeking to harness Oman’s strategic location, international investment portfolio and expanding network of...

News Oman: Oman stock market softens on geopolitical caution and softer oil prices

Published on: Friday 25 September 2026
Oman stock market softens on geopolitical caution and softer oil prices
News source: https://timesofoman.com/article/177374-oman-stock-market-softens-on-geopolitical-caution-and-softer-oil-prices

The Omani stock market closed this week slightly lower, with the MSX 30 index down 0.65% to 7554.13 points. The value of shares traded decreased by 14.81%, while the number of shares traded slid by 21.25%.

News Oman: Oman Prefabricated Construction Market Report 2026-2030 - Q2 2026 Update: Size, Forecast, and 100+ KPIs | Market to Reach OMR 107 Million, Unlocking Modular Growth

Published on: Monday 28 September 2026
Oman Prefabricated Construction Market Report 2026-2030 - Q2 2026 Update: Size, Forecast, and 100+ KPIs | Market to Reach OMR 107 Million, Unlocking Modular Growth
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/oman-prefabricated-construction-market-report-084700169.html

Identify high-growth components, optimize investment timing and capacity, and prioritize portfolios using 100+ KPIs across methods, materials, products, and sectorsDublin, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Oman Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 100+ KPIs, Market Size & Forecast by End Markets, Precast Products, and Precast Materials - Q2 2026 Update" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The prefabricated construction market in

News Oman: The Financial Inclusion Campaign 2023 - Musandam

Published on: Saturday 13 May 2023
The Financial Inclusion Campaign 2023 - Musandam
News source: https://timesofoman.com/article/130781-the-financial-inclusion-campaign-2023-musandam

Muscat: The Oman Banks Association (OBA) organised an event in Khasab on the 11th May 2023 for the Omani Women's Associations in the Governorate of Musandam. This comes as part of the annual Financial ...

News Oman: Oman's investment in space sector soars by 270% to OMR74mn

Published on: Saturday 26 September 2026
Oman's investment in space sector soars by 270% to OMR74mn
News source: https://timesofoman.com/article/177422-omans-investment-in-space-sector-soars-by-270-to-omr74mn

Private sector investment in Oman's space sector rose from OMR20 million in 2023 to OMR65 million in 2024, and then to OMR74 million in 2025 — a growth rate of 270 percent ...

News Oman: Tanzania, Oman open new strategic and historic chapter in their first Bilateral Consultations meeting

Published on: Monday 28 September 2026
Tanzania, Oman open new strategic and historic chapter in their first Bilateral Consultations meeting
News source: https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-oman-open-new-strategic-and-historic-chapter-in-their-first-bilateral-consultations-meeting/

MUSCAT: A new strategic and historic chapter has officially been opened in diplomatic and economic relations between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Sultanate of Oman following the first ...

News Oman: Oman Data Center Market - Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities 2026-2031 | 9.34% CAGR Drives Market to $492 Million as Colocation, AI, and Solar Infrastructure Expand

Published on: Sunday 27 September 2026
Oman Data Center Market - Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities 2026-2031 | 9.34% CAGR Drives Market to $492 Million as Colocation, AI, and Solar Infrastructure Expand
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/oman-data-center-market-investment-092900871.html

Foreign partnerships and captive solar are strengthening Oman’s Tier III data centers, boosting global connectivity while reducing carbon intensity and long-term energy costsDublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Oman Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Oman Data Center Market was valued at USD 288 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 492 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 9.34%. Ma

News Oman: Oman seeks deeper investment ties with Tanzania

Published on: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Oman seeks deeper investment ties with Tanzania
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196969/business/economy/oman-seeks-deeper-investment-ties-with-tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM: An Omani government delegation has held talks in Tanzania aimed at identifying new trade and investment opportunities and encouraging...

News Oman: Oman launches national fintech strategy

Published on: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Oman launches national fintech strategy
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196632/business/economy/oman-launches-national-fintech-strategy

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched a national fintech strategy and a centralised digital portal as it seeks to attract investment, support...

News Oman: Oman evolving as a specialised structured-finance market

Published on: Sunday 06 September 2026
Oman evolving as a specialised structured-finance market
News source: https://timesofoman.com/article/176607-oman-evolving-as-a-specialised-structured-finance-market

A single structure can bring local banks, international lenders, export credit agencies, Islamic institutions and institutional investors into one project ...

News Oman: Oman launches National Fintech Strategy, Fintech Portal

Published on: Monday 21 September 2026
Oman launches National Fintech Strategy, Fintech Portal
News source: https://timesofoman.com/article/177247-oman-launches-national-fintech-strategy-fintech-portal

In support of the Strategy's implementation and the translation of its objectives into practical market opportunities, the Central Bank of Oman also launched Oman Fintech Portal, a dedicated platform ...