Navigating Inflation Trends and Fiscal Resilience in Oman

Oman’s recent economic landscape reveals a noteworthy decline in inflation, reaching its lowest level since March 2021. The Sultanate’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 0.30% in October 2023, showcasing a consistent decrease attributed to global factors and government measures. The strategic regulation of fuel prices and exemptions for essential commodities from value-added tax played a pivotal role in curbing inflation. Various sectors, including food and transportation, contributed to this trend, with food items experiencing slower inflation due to reduced prices of key commodities. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates Oman to maintain the lowest inflation rate in the GCC, highlighting the country’s fiscal resilience and strategic economic reforms.
Sailing Towards a Greener Horizon, Oman’s Renewable Energy Odyssey

Oman’s journey toward becoming a global renewables hub is an inspiring example of sustainable development. As the nation harnesses the power of its natural resources and embraces clean energy solutions, it paves the way for a sustainable future, solidifying its position as a key player in the global quest for greener and more resilient energy systems.
Fisheries Development Oman Showcases Investment Opportunities in Flourishing Fisheries Sector at SIMEC Aquafish 2023

Fisheries Development Oman (FDO), a leading entity in developing Oman’s fisheries sector, achieved resounding success at the SIMEC Aquafish 2023 exhibition in Saudi Arabia. FDO’s participation garnered significant interest from enthusiastic visitors captivated by the abundant investment opportunities within Oman’s flourishing fisheries sector. FDO’s dominance in the regional fisheries industry was on full display during the event, highlighting its wide variety of top-notch products and value-added ventures.
China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 yrs as COVID woes, feeble demand take toll

China’s exports and imports shrank at their steepest pace in at least 2-1/2 years in November, as feeble global and domestic demand, COVID-led production disruptions and a property slump at home piled pressure on the world’s second-biggest economy.
Russia to temporarily ban foreigners from selling assets

Russia will temporarily stop foreign investors from selling Russian assets to ensure they take a considered decision, not one driven by political pressure, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as Moscow responds to intensifying Western sanctions.
The New Masters: How auction houses are chasing crypto millions

Little could James Christie have known some 240 years ago, as he sold masterpieces by Rembrandt and Rubens to Catherine the Great, that his auction house would one day offer virtual apes to a crypto company for over $1 million.
Analysis: Vaccinated Singapore shows zero-COVID countries cost of reopening

Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many nations battling the coronavirus pandemic, but a record surge in deaths and infections gives warning of risks that may still lie ahead.
After U.S. push, EU pauses tax plan, but Ireland sticks to its guns

The European Union has agreed to delay a corporate tax plan for the bloc following pressure from the U.S. administration and in a bid to facilitate a broader global tax deal, but EU member Ireland reiterated its criticisms of the wider reform.
China to remove 25 Didi apps from store as crackdown intensifies

BEIJING, July 9 (Reuters) – China’s cyberspace administration on Friday said it would remove 25 mobile apps operated by Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) from app stores as the government stepped up a crackdown on the ride-hailing giant. The apps in question used data that was illegally collected by Didi and include those for its delivery service, camera […]
Soneri Mustaqeem signs an agreement with Path Solutions on iMAL Sharia-Compliant Profit Calculation System

June 9, 2021 – Path Solutions, a global Islamic fintech house and Soneri Mustaqeem, an Islamic Banking Division of Soneri Bank Limited, announce the selection of iMAL Sharia-compliant Profit Calculation System to ensure industry’s best practices for Sharia compliance. By integrating iMAL with Temenos T24 core banking platform, this new Pool Management System will help […]