Latest news with #Omani-American
Times of Oman
23-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Commerce Minister discusses strengthening economic relations with US officials
Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, met today in Muscat, with Bryant Trick, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative(AUSTR) forEurope and the Middle East and Jason Pontin, Director of European and Middle Eastern Affairs at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The meeting aimed to enhance economic and trade relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United States of America. During the meeting, discussions focused on ways to develop trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, as well as exploring promising opportunities across various sectors, in line with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040 and the economic diversification strategies of the Sultanate of Oman. The discussions also addressed ways to benefit from the free trade agreements between the two countries, mechanisms to facilitate trade, boost exports, and encourage high-value investments that enhance the competitiveness of the Omani market at both regional and international levels. Qais Al Yousef emphasized the depth of the Omani-American partnership and Oman's keenness to develop its trade relations with the United States. He welcomed increased engagement from the U.S. private sector in the Omani market and highlighted the investment advantages offered by the Sultanate of Oman. He also stressed the importance of continued dialogue to expand cooperation in trade and investment. This meeting is part of a series of bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening communication, exchanging expertise, and supporting sustainable economic partnerships that serve the mutual interests of both countries. The meeting was attended by Ana Escrogima, Ambassador of the United States of American to the Sultanate of Oman.
CairoScene
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Emaan Enters Her Villain Era with Jersey Club-Infused Anthem ‘BYE'
The Omani-American artist blends heartbreak, self-reclamation, and club-ready production in her boldest track yet. Apr 13, 2025 Omani-American artist Emaan returns with 'BYE', a fiery new single that flips heartbreak into a moment of empowerment. Known for breaking new ground as one of the few Omani women publicly performing contemporary Western music, Emaan continues to carve out space for Arab femme voices in alt-pop with a track that hits hard both sonically and emotionally. Produced by 3114, 'BYE' draws on Jersey Club's punchy rhythms while maintaining the dreamy, psychedelia-laced textures that define Emaan's sound. It's a genre-blurring release that balances catharsis and confidence. It's the kind of track that lives in the heat of a pre-game with your girls and lingers long after in the bass of your car speakers on a late-night drive. 'If you were ever made to feel like you weren't enough. I want you to triple that feeling and show up as the boldest version of yourself,' Emaan tells SceneNoise. 'Not vengeful—just unstoppable.' The single is accompanied by a cinematic visual that builds on Emaan's growing artistic identity. Referencing the aesthetic confidence of Rihanna, the stylised detachment of Billie Eilish, and the internet-native cool of PinkPantheress, the music video pushes her creative vision further, while staying rooted in her Middle Eastern-American perspective. Born in Muscat and now based between cultural worlds, Emaan is part of a new wave of Arab artists reshaping pop on their own terms. With 'BYE', she doesn't just reclaim the narrative—she writes a new one entirely.
