Latest news with #Omani
Saba Yemen
8 hours ago
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Muscat stock exchange index closes 0.72 percent up
Muscat – Saba: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 Index closed on Tuesday at 4,777.19 points, up 33.96 points, or 0.72 percent, compared to the last trading session's close of 4,743.23 points. Trading value reached OMR 25,957,198, a 2.55 percent increase compared to the last trading session's value of OMR 25,312,955. The daily report issued by the Muscat Stock Exchange indicated that market capitalization increased by 0.293 percent compared to the last trading day, reaching approximately OMR 29.05 billion. The value of non-Omani purchases on the stock exchange amounted to 1,105,000 Omani riyals, representing 4.26 percent, while the value of non-Omani sales amounted to 2,527,000 Omani riyals, representing 9.74 percent. Meanwhile, net non-Omani investment decreased by 1,422,000 Omani riyals, representing 5.48 percent. Whatsapp Telegram Email more of (International)
Muscat Daily
14 hours ago
- General
- Muscat Daily
Omani navigator Ibn Majid's manuscript earns Unesco honour
Paris – Oman has received official recognition from Unesco for inscription of the manuscript Al Nuniyah al Kubra (The Great Nuniyah) by renowned Omani navigator Ahmad ibn Majid in the Memory of the World register. The certificate was handed over during a meeting in Paris on Tuesday between H E Amna bint Salem al Balushi, Oman's Permanent Representative to Unesco, and Dr Tawfiq al Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information at the organisation's headquarters. Inclusion of The Great Nuniyah is the result of joint efforts by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in coordination with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Oman's Permanent Delegation to Unesco. The manuscript is regarded as a landmark in the field of marine science and navigation. Inscribed in April 2025, The Great Nuniyah is the second Omani manuscript to be recognised under Unesco's Memory of the World programme. The first was The Mine of Secrets in Oceanography by navigator Nasser bin Ali al Khadouri, added in 2017. Ibn Majid's work documents maritime geography and ancient shipping routes in detail. It also records societies encountered during his voyages and provides insight into anchoring techniques and marine life. Significantly, while earlier scholars divided the Earth into seven northern regions, Ibn Majid extended the classification by introducing seven regions in the southern hemisphere. The Memory of the World programme was established by Unesco in 1992 to safeguard documentary heritage at risk of loss. Manuscripts are selected based on criteria such as historical importance, rarity, authenticity and cross-cultural impact.
Muscat Daily
15 hours ago
- Muscat Daily
Dhofar's history, culture come alive at new museum in Salalah
Salalah – A new chapter in Oman's cultural preservation began on Monday with the inauguration of Dhofar Museum in Salalah under the patronage of H H Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The museum aims to boost cultural tourism and provide a permanent platform for documentation and display of Dhofar's heritage. Hamza bin Mohammed al Ghassani, a member of the museum's Board of Directors, said the project goes beyond traditional exhibitions. 'The museum seeks to educate future generations, support academic research and contribute to cultural tourism in Oman, Dhofar in particular.' According to Ghassani, the museum was developed as an integrated cultural project focused on documenting various aspects of Dhofar's heritage. It is designed to resemble structures of the ancient past while incorporating modern technology to enhance visitor engagement. Information on exhibits is provided in Arabic, English, French and German, allowing access to a wide audience. The museum also features space for Omani artisans to present traditional crafts, fostering cultural continuity and professional engagement. The exhibits are organised into thematic environments reflecting different phases of Dhofar's history, including Islamic civilisation and the governorate's historical role in trade and maritime activity. It also presents material on ancient cities such as Samharam, Al Baleed and Ubar, showcasing their contributions to regional civilisation. Four distinct environments – coastal, rural, desert and urban – provide insights into traditional life in Dhofar. Exhibits cover a range of subjects from architectural heritage and Dhofari cuisine to folk dances, fishing traditions, traditional weapons and agricultural practices. Archival material, such as documents, manuscripts and photographs, further enrich the collection. By combining history with technology and community engagement, Dhofar Museum positions itself as both a cultural archive and a driver of heritage tourism in southern Oman, Ghassani added.
Muscat Daily
15 hours ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman's non-oil exports increase 7% to RO2.7bn
By GULAM ALI KHAN Muscat – Buoyed by strong demand for Omani products in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India, the sultanate's non-oil exports recorded a robust increase of over 7% during the first five months of 2025. According to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman's total non-oil exports rose by 7.2% to RO2.701bn between January and May 2025, compared to RO2.521bn during the same period in 2024. The growth was largely driven by rising demand from key regional and global markets. Exports to the United Arab Emirates surged by nearly 23%, reaching RO485mn in the January–May period of 2025, up from RO395mn during the corresponding period last year. Shipments to Saudi Arabia climbed by 34.9% to RO451mn, compared to RO335mn a year earlier. India also emerged as a strong market for Omani products, with non-oil exports increasing by 38.9% to RO280mn in the first five months of 2025, from RO202mn in the same period of 2024. The NCSI data indicated that the recovery in non-oil exports is broad-based across nearly all of Oman's major trading partners – with the notable exception of the United States. This performance highlights the continued success of Omani exporters in expanding their reach and meeting overseas demand. However, exports to the United States fell by 17.5% to RO159mn in the first five months of this year, down from RO193mn during the same period last year. Non-oil exports to other countries also recorded modest growth of 1.5%, amounting to RO1.125bn between January and May 2025, compared to RO1.108bn in 2024. In terms of product categories, Oman's mineral product exports stood at RO716mn in the first five months of 2025, slightly lower than RO721mn during the same period last year. Exports of chemical products, however, rose by 9.2% to RO339mn, up from RO311mn. With enhanced production capacity in Oman's downstream industries, exports of plastics, rubber and related items remained relatively stable at RO394mn, compared to RO399mn in the corresponding period of 2024. Base metals and related articles contributed RO568mn in export value during the five-month period, reflecting a 1.4% increase from RO560mn last year. Meanwhile, exports of live animals and animal products rose by 9.9% to RO164mn. In contrast, Oman's re-export activity declined by 10.3% in the first five months of 2025, falling to RO623mn from RO695mn during the same period in 2024. This drop was primarily attributed to lower transshipments of transport equipment and mineral products.
Muscat Daily
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
Vacancy for Oman's Assistant Public Prosecutor announced
Muscat – The Supreme Judicial Council has announced a vacancy for the position of Assistant Public Prosecutor in coordination with Ministry of Labour. The position is open to Omani nationals holding a bachelor's degree in law or sharia law from recognised universities or higher education institutes. According to the council, applicants must meet several eligibility requirements, including good conduct, no previous convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, nor dismissal from government service. Additionally, applicants should not currently be employed in a government or military unit, nor in a company wholly or partially owned by the government, unless officially resigned for at least one full year. Applicants must not be older than 30 years at the time of applying. The selection process includes aptitude tests, personal interviews and a mandatory medical examination. Required documents when applying include a copy of the national ID card, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, along with proof of equivalency for certificates obtained from outside Oman, copies of training certificates and relevant experience, and a recent personal photo. The council emphasised that any application not meeting the stated requirements, or submitted through channels other than the official electronic link, will not be considered. Applications will be accepted online till July 29, 2025 via The Supreme Judicial Council stressed that it will not accept applications outside the announced timeframe or submitted without the required documents.
