Iran and Oman are set to launch a new direct shipping route between their ports in the Persian Gulf in a move to help boost economic ties between the two countries, said Iran’s ambassador to Muscat.

Addressing a gathering of 120 Iranian and Omani businesspersons in Muscat on Wednesday, Mohammadreza Nouri Shahroudi said the new line will go on stream within the next two weeks, reported Mehr News Agency.

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Muscat: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) organised a workshop on the new Commercial Companies Law (CCL) in collaboration with Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) at the Diplomatic Club, Muscat, on Wednesday.

The event was attended by senior officers and representatives of public joint stock companies, audit firms, law firms, stakeholders and the media.

The workshop focused on the changes in the new law and the objects of the legislature in drafting the law and the spirit of the law as well"...

Nama Holding, the holding company of state-owned power sector entities, has exhorted local Omani businesses to participate in the landmark privatisation of its transmission and distribution subsidiaries.
The appeal was made at a workshop hosted by Nama Holding jointly with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat yesterday. High-level executives representing a number of private Omani business houses attended the event.
In opening remarks, Omar al Wahaibi, CEO — Nama Holding,"...

MUSCAT: Hormuz Grand Muscat, a Radisson Collection Hotel, has received the HACCP certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), a globally recognised Food Safety Management System certification. This scheme is also recognised in Oman as a major food safety initiative for any food establishment including hotels, restaurants and catering organisations. The award was presented by John Rosario, Certification Manager from Bureau Veritas Oman to Panos Panagis, General Manager & District Director Radisson Hotel Group"...

Muscat: Oman Air has announced special Ramadan promotion with fare starting from Omani RO83 in economy class and Omani RO238 on business class.

With fares starting as low as RO83 and RO238 on the economy and business class respectively, the offer provides the guest with an opportunity to explore the airline products during the month of Ramadhan. The special fare offer is valid on return tickets and will be open for booking from April 15 till April 30"...

Muscat: Duqm Refinery is participating in the third edition of Oman Downstream Exhibition and Conference (ODEC) as a Co-host. The event was held under the patronage of Hamed bin Khamees Al Amri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Manpower at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre from April 15-17.

Duqm Refinery’s participation in the exhibition and conference is to highlight project progress and to showcase the business opportunities ahead for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The event received"...

Muscat: The Board of Directors of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has agreed to grant Al Buraimi Industrial City additional investment incentives and advantages.

This is in order to encourage investors and business owners to develop their projects and benefit from the industrial city’s characteristics, informed Eng. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Mayasi, Director General of Al Buraimi Industrial City.

This comes in continuation of the efforts undertaken by Madayn to create an"...

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Omantel has launched a digital-embedded SIM card (eSIM) for the first time in the sultanate.

The technological advancement will allow customers with eSIM-supported smartphones to enjoy unprecedented digital experience and use more than one SIM card at the same time, without having to physically swap SIMs in the phone.

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The Research Council organised a workshop on ‘Mechanisms for the Establishment of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) in academic and research institutions’ at the Institute of Oil and Gas recently.

The workshop shed light on the mechanisms used for the establishment of technology transfer offices, challenges and solutions.

It"...

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The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the National Youth Committee has launched ‘Tourism Communication Partners’ initiative to attract social media influencers for promoting tourism potential of the sultanate.

The aim is to form a community partnership between the tourism sector and youth.

The"...