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How Oman kept 2025 inflation at 0.81%: Through subsidies, controlled imports, and stable food supply | World News

Oman’s overall inflation climbed modestly by 0.81% during January–May 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s inflation rose by 0.81% in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Import prices increased by 1.3%, producer prices by 4.1% in Q1. Food inflation declined slightly due to cheaper vegetables and seafood; highest price growth […]

Live in Oman for 10 years: How to qualify for long-term residency by investment | World News

Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency […]

New work rules in Oman: Certification now mandatory for engineering and finance professionals | World News

From August 2025, engineers and accountants in Oman must secure official certification to obtain or renew work permits/Representative Image TL;DR: As of August 1, 2025, engineers in Oman must hold an Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) classification certificate approved by the Sector Skills Unit (SSU) before securing or renewing work permits. From September 1, 2025, […]

Why Oman is considered the most affordable country in Gulf? | World News

Oman’s scenic landscapes and affordable living make it the top GCC destination for cost-conscious residents in 2025/ photo: pixabay Oman has been named the most affordable country to live in across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for 2025, according to the latest Cost of Living Index released by data platform Numbeo. Long known for its […]

Oman ranks most affordable GCC country to live in 2025, study finds | World News

Oman’s scenic landscapes and affordable living make it the top GCC destination for cost-conscious residents in 2025/ photo: pixabay Oman has been named the most affordable country to live in across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for 2025, according to the latest Cost of Living Index released by data platform Numbeo. The Sultanate stands out […]

Oman says the fifth round of indirect US-Iran talks will be Friday in Rome | World News

Oman says the fifth round of indirect US-Iran talks will be Friday in Rome (Photo: AP) Oman’s foreign minister says the fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States will be held Friday in Rome. Neither Tehran nor Washington has confirmed the meeting or announced whether they will attend. The minister made […]

Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman

The talks saw Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (left) and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff (right) lead the negotiations (Image: AP) Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The […]

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program return to secluded Oman

MUSCAT: Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman, where experts on both sides will start hammering the technical details of any possible deal. The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the […]

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiations approach | World News

Iran and the United States will hold talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. President Donald Trump insists they’ll be direct negotiations. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he’ll be speaking indirectly through a mediator to US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. […]

The Diplomat: John Abraham starrer gets banned in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar over content concerns : Bollywood News

Starring John Abraham in the lead, latest political thriller, The Diplomat, has hit a roadblock in the Middle East, with reports confirming that the film has been banned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. While an official reason for the ban has not been disclosed, industry insiders suggest that the […]