Muzn Islamic Bank launches free Debit Card for Gen-Z

Muzn Islamic Bank launches free Debit Card for Gen-Z

MUSCAT – Good news for children, as Muzn Islamic Banking of The National Bank of Oman (NBO) has launched a new Children’s Debit Card, designed for the young generation aged 7 to 17. Offered free of charge, with no minimum balance requirement, the Children’s Debit Card...

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Denmark-based Wegovy to checkmate obesity issues in Oman

Denmark-based Wegovy to checkmate obesity issues in Oman

MUSCAT – The launch of modern anti‑obesity medication – “Wegovy” (semaglutide 2.4 mg) in the Sultanate of Oman, adds an important dimension to beat the obesity, which has emerged as a significant global epidemic, affecting approximately one billion individuals...

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Sohar Islamic Bank reaches neighbourhood of Bausher

Sohar Islamic Bank reaches neighbourhood of Bausher

MUSCAT – As part of its continued efforts to bring Sharia compliant banking closer to communities, enhancing customer access to integrated Islamic financial solutions within one of the capital’s fastest-growing residential districts, Sohar Islamic – the Islamic...

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Bank Nizwa launches WPS savings account

Bank Nizwa launches WPS savings account

MUSCAT — Enabling Nationals and expat employees to receive their salaries in accordance with the Central Bank of Oman’s Wage Protection System (WPS) directives, Bank Nizwa has launched the WPS Savings Account to support salaried employees earning up to OMR350 per...

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Landmark project announced in Sultan Haitham City

Landmark project announced in Sultan Haitham City

MUSCAT – A major new landmark development has been announced in Sultan Haitham City following the signing of a development agreement between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Al Adrak Group.The agreement, marks a significant milestone in the continued...

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OAB aims to support people with disabilities

OAB aims to support people with disabilities

MUSCAT – As part of the two-day celebration of International Day for People with Disabilities, Oman Arab Bank participated in the third edition of the Village of Happiness Carnival, held under the patronage of H.E Dr. Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri and with the gracious...

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Apple, Google Collab for Gemini-Powered Siri

Apple, Google Collab for Gemini-Powered Siri

WASHINGTON — Apple and Google have embarked on a non-exclusive, multi-year partnership that will involve Apple using AI Gemini models on Apple devices. The next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These...

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Mega Show 2026 – a hit show “beyond expectations”

Mega Show 2026 – a hit show “beyond expectations”

MUSCAT – Oman’s expatriate population have always grabbed every opportunity that came their way to showcase their unique and diverse art forms.A recent successful attempt in that direction was the highly entertaining and artistic show staged by a group of Kerala...

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