November 8, 2026

November 8, 2026

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Oman Science Festival Showcases AI, Robotics, and Interactive Innovation

Highlights from the 5th Edition of the Oman Science Festival The fifth edition of the Oman Science Festival, organized by the Ministry of Education under the theme “Science is Our Compass”, has drawn substantial crowds at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing cutting-edge developments across science and technology, the…
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Oman’s Online Transactions Surpass RO 1.8 Billion as ATM Cash Withdrawals Decline

E-Commerce Surge Accelerates Shift Away from Cash The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing an accelerated transition toward a cashless economy, with online transactions reaching RO 1.82 billion following a 20.4% surge in e-commerce activity. Data released on payment performance highlights a significant shift in consumer behavior across the Sultanate, as…
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GCC Transport Ministers Convene in Manama to Sign Landmark General Railway Agreement

GCC Ministers Convene in Manama to Ratify Unified Rail Framework Transport ministers from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states—Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman—have convened in Manama, Bahrain, to sign the historic General Railway Agreement. Chaired by Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications,…
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