by B&W Oman | Jun 30, 2025 | Newsworthy
DUBAI – Effective July 1, 2025, Armenia will introduce visa-free entry for citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen economic relations, boost tourism, and facilitate business...
by B&W Oman | Jun 30, 2025 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT – With effect from July 1, 2025, the Consular Passport and Visa services will be provided by the Embassy of India, Muscat through a new service provider – SGIVS Global Services LLC. Initially from July 1, all services will be provided from the...
by B&W Oman | Jun 29, 2025 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
MUSCAT– Oman Arab Bank (OAB), has announced that its board of directors has invited its shareholders to approve an increase in the bank’s authorised capital from OMR 200 million to OMR 500 million. The bank will also raise its paid-in capital by OMR 50 million...
by B&W Oman | Jun 29, 2025 | Newsworthy
LONDON – LuLu Retail Holdings PLC has been honoured with the prestigious Best IPO in the Middle East award by EMEA Finance magazine. The recognition was presented at the annual EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2024, held in London recently.The accolade celebrates LuLu...
by B&W Oman | Jun 19, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
DUBAI –This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth and it will be roaring into cinemas...
by B&W Oman | Jun 19, 2025 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT – Bank Muscat has introduced an enhanced KYC process, which is called now ‘Update Personal Details,’ through internet banking and mobile banking. The new process is fully automated and introduces a straight through processing (STP) system, which makes updating...
by B&W Oman | Jun 19, 2025 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT – In line with its commitment to advancing financial literacy and driving forward-thinking innovation, ahlibank has launched ahlinext, a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end child banking application in the Sultanate of Oman. Crafted to resonate with the...
by B&W Oman | May 31, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT – Abbas Al Lawati has been elected as the chairperson of the IIA Oman for the years 2025 to 2027. This was announced post the IIA Oman board election, held recently.As per the election results, Taghreed Al Lawati is the vice chairperson; Nicola Thompson,...
by B&W Oman | May 29, 2025 | Newsworthy
BAGHDAD – Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is taking part in the 2nd edition of the Iraqi Franchise Expo in Baghdad. OCCI delegation is led by Eng. Hamoud Salim Al Saadi, Second Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce...
by B&W Oman | May 29, 2025 | Newsworthy
ABU DHABI — Hafeet Rail, the developer of the cross-border railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, has signed a cooperation agreement with Itaminas Comércio de Minérios, one of Brazil’s leading iron ore producers.This agreement...
by B&W Oman | May 29, 2025 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT – Izdihar Real Estate Fund managed by Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has successfully completed the acquisition of the school premises of the latest school by GEMS, in partnership with the GEMS Group. The...
by B&W Oman | May 28, 2025 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT – Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announced robust financial and operational results for 2024, reaffirming its central role in advancing tourism development and sustainable economic growth in the Sultanate of Oman. The Group achieved a net...
