Muscat: The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season from 21 June to 15 August reached 827,115, marking a 2.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the number stood at 810,085. These figures are based on preliminary esti…
Month: August 2025
Improved Liquidity Drives MSX to Break 5,000-Point Barrier
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) index has successfully surpassed the 5,000-point barrier for the first time in nearly eight years. This achievement reflects the strength of Oman’s capital market and the increasing confidence of investors in th…
Oil Eases After Rising to 2-Week High
London: Oil prices today edged down, after surging nearly 2% in the previous session. Brent crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.23%, to $68.64 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also lost 16 cents, or 0.25%, to $64.64. Both co…