Times of Oman

09/10/2026

44% down to 33%.

That's not a small shift. That's a complete change in how a country runs its finances.

His Excellency Ahmed Saif Al Rawahi, Member of the State Council, Economic and Financial Committee, explains what actually happened behind that number.

It started with one tough decision at the very top.

No overspending, no matter how much money is on the table.

And that discipline set off a chain reaction, one that eventually freed up money for the people themselves.

Host Garima Bhandari breaks it down on Unscripted.

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The agreement aims to provide suitable housing and enhance family stability by creating a safe, sustainable environment that improves quality of life.

Muscat: The Governorate of South Al Sharqiyah and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning today signed an agreement with Al Yusr Charity Foundation to...

09/10/2026

The award aims to promote innovation and sustainability and to raise the efficiency and competitiveness of the logistics sector in the Sultanate.

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The symposium focused on the importance of fostering ‘intellectual awareness’ as a means to respond to the current rapid global developments.

The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in North Al Batinah Governorate on Thursday organised a symposium titled "National identity in an era of challenges: A sustainable developmental vision."

08/10/2026

| The official price of Oman crude oil for November delivery rose by $5.02 to reach $111 per barrel on Thursday.

The official price of Oman crude oil for November delivery rose by $5.02 to reach $111 per barrel on Thursday.

08/10/2026

Chaired by HH Sayyid Theyazin, Board of International Financial Centre of Oman holds meeting

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08/10/2026

Social Protection Fund collaborates with UNICEF and ILO to launch national M&E system.

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08/10/2026

Hai Al Naseem Welcomes GEMS: A New Chapter for Family Living in Oman
100% freehold Phase 3 offers lifetime residency, with Oman’s first GEMS school set to open within Hai Al Naseem in September 2027

BARKA, OMAN: Hai Al Naseem is reaching a significant new milestone with the announcement of a landmark international school by GEMS School Management (GSM), marking the education group’s first project in Oman.

The school will form part of Hai Al Naseem Phase 3, a 100% freehold community offering lifetime residency, and will be located within the development itself. Scheduled to open in September 2027, the school will be within walking distance of homes in Phase 3, with a mosque located immediately next door.

The combination of freehold ownership, lifetime residency and access to an internationally recognised school within the community marks an important step in Hai Al Naseem’s evolution into a destination designed around the long-term needs of families.

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