Muscat: Oil prices rose slightly today after steep falls in the previous two trading sessions, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped 92 cents, or abo…
Muscat: Gold prices edged higher today, helped by a softer dollar, while investors awaited key US jobs data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move.
According to Oman News Agency, spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,081.09 per ounce, wh…
Muscat: The size of the bottled water market in the GCC countries reached approximately USD 7.55 billion in 2024, continuing its growth at an annual rate of 11 percent, driven by increased demand for bottled water, rising health awareness, and expandi…
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange “MSX 30” index today closed at 7,349.10 points, up 14.3 points, or 0.19 percent, from the previous session’s close of 7,334.80 points.
According to Oman News Agency, the trading value stood at RO 46,409,646, representi…
Muscat: Japan’s Nikkei index rose more than 3 percent to close at a two-week high today, as artificial intelligence-related shares surged in line with their US counterparts, while investors rushed to buy stocks with strong outlooks.
According to Oma…
Muscat: Oman-Nepal Business Forum, organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today in Muscat, discussed partnership and investment opportunities between the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in the sectors …
