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Gulf Foods International launches in Oman on May 1, 2025

With Noor Arabian brand Gulf Foods International, an FMCG startup from Kerala, India, is set to officially launch in the Omani food products market on May 1, 2025. Registered on December 23, 2024, the company seeks to position itself as a global food supply brand by providing high-quality food products at competitive prices, prioritising customer […]
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Weekend Reset in Oman’s Green Mountains – Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa Launches First Wellness Retreat

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Nestled 2,000 metres above sea level amidst the dramatic peaks and canyons of Oman’s “Green Mountain”, Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa introduces a weekend wellness retreat from 17-19 April. Limited to just 12 participants, this intimate two-night escape combines canyon-view yoga, sound healing sessions, and complete relaxation in one of the region’s
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Yango Group Introduces ‘Points’ in Oman: A Unified Rewards Program for Mobility & Entertainment

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Yango Group, the global technology company, announced the launch of ‘Yango Points’, an innovative rewards program set to roll out in Oman this February. This initiative offers users a unified experience across its transportation and entertainment services. Following the February 2024 debut of Yango Play, the entertainment super app, and the recent launch of Yango […]
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Business Oman

Oman levies 15% tax on multinationals

Effective January 1, 2025 Oman—the oldest independent state in the Arab world—introduced a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15% on multinational companies effective January 1, 2025, following a royal decree issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The tax applies to multinationals with consolidated annual revenue exceeding $779.2 million. However, after a recent meeting of its […]
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Danube Home launches new Milano tile series in Oman

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Danube Home, the region’s leading home furnishing solution provider, has announced its newest collection of tiles under its Milano brand. The latest selection has been developed in tune with current market demands, especially for contemporary designs that showcase Italian craftsmanship, adding a touch of opulence to living spaces. Milano is an Italian brand by Danube […]
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Business Tech

Oman acquires a stake in Elon Musk’s xAI

As the nation ups its digital strategy Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the Arabian Gulf country, has taken an undisclosed stake in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI. This is the latest in a series of high-profile partnerships with the American billionaire entrepreneur. Musk founded xAI to develop advanced AI […]
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UAE’s ‘Wisdom Veterinary’ Secures Exclusive Distribution of Ireland’s ‘GH Agri Animal Healthcare’ for UAE and Oman

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Wisdom Veterinary Medicines LLC, a leading veterinary products distribution company and part of ARMS Group, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Ireland based GH Agri Animal Healthcare for the distribution of animal medicines, supplements and livestock healthcare solutions in the UAE and Oman. The agreement was signed between Dr. Kevin McHugh, Chief
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Oman Space

Oman launches an AI-enhanced satellite

Arnold Pinto
Marking a new era in space exploration Oman has officially entered the space race by launching its first AI-powered satellite, OL-1. CAS Space, a Chinese spaceflight company, launched the satellite from the Gobi Desert on November 18, 2024. It is equipped with advanced remote sensing and Earth observation technologies, all enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Equinix
Oman Tech

Equinix launches carrier-neutral data centre in Salalah, Oman

Arnold Pinto
In partnership with Omantel Equinix, the largest global data centre and colocation provider for enterprise networks and cloud computing, has launched SN1, its new state-of-the-art data carrier-neutral centre, in Salalah, Oman. Salalah is a coastal city strategically positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The new facility, built in cooperation
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Automotive Oman

EV ownership surges 300% in Oman in one year

Arnold Pinto
The Sultanate of Oman has recorded an unprecedented 300% rise in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in 2024, with registered EVs climbing from 550 in 2023 to 1,500 this year. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, announced this significant milestone during the Second Green