August 31, 2025

China: China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported today that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in China recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points, reaching 49.4 in August 2025 compared to July.

According to Oman News Agency, in contrast, the PMI for the non-manufacturing sector fell by 0.2 percentage points to 50.3 in August compared to the previous month.

A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates

MSX 30 Index Closes Lower Amid Decrease in Trading Value

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX 30) index today closed at 5,029.89 points, dropping 32.9 points, or 0.65%, compared to the last trading session’s close of 5,062.79 points.

According to Oman News Agency, the trading value reached RO 11,710,774, de…

Scientific Breakthrough Utilizes Bacteria for Cancer Treatment

Muscat: Omani student Taif Obaid Al Qaidi from the University of A’Sharqiyah has developed a scientific project focusing on cancer treatment using genetically modified bacteria. This achievement earned her first place and the opportunity to represent …

Oman Poetry Festival to Launch in December

Muscat: The 13th edition of the Oman Poetry Festival is set to take place from December 14 to 18, 2025, in the Muscat Governorate. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the festival will host a selection of