Category: Business

Dollar Near 6-Week Low, Yen Steadies

Muscat: The US dollar held near six-week lows today as currency markets awaited further developments after pressure on the Japanese yen eased. The US dollar index, which tracks the currency against six major peers, was little changed at 99.85, struggl…

Total GCC Bottled Water Market Reaches USD 7.55 Billion

Muscat: The size of the bottled water market in the GCC countries reached approximately USD 7.55 billion in 2024, continuing its growth at an annual rate of 11 percent, driven by increased demand for bottled water, rising health awareness, and expandi…

MSX 30 Index Rises Despite Drop in Trading Value

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange “MSX 30” index today closed at 7,349.10 points, up 14.3 points, or 0.19 percent, from the previous session’s close of 7,334.80 points.

According to Oman News Agency, the trading value stood at RO 46,409,646, representi…