Oman news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Oman:

Top Stories

  1. Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq receives credentials of new US Ambassador: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received the credentials of the new US Ambassador to Oman, Michael C. Battle, at a ceremony at Al-Alam Palace in Muscat.
  2. Oman's economy grows 2.5% in Q1 2023: The Omani economy grew by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the oil sector and a boost from non-oil sectors, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
  3. Oman's Ministry of Health launches new health insurance scheme: The Ministry of Health has launched a new health insurance scheme, which aims to provide comprehensive health coverage to all citizens and residents in Oman.

Business and Economy

  1. Oman's oil production increases in April: Oman's oil production increased by 1.4% in April compared to the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Oil and Gas.
  2. Oman's non-oil sector grows 4.1% in Q1 2023: The non-oil sector in Oman grew by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the construction and manufacturing sectors, according to the NCSI.
  3. Oman's stock market index rises 1.3%: The Muscat Stock Market (MSM) index rose by 1.3% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and financial sectors.

Sports

  1. Oman's football team defeats Bangladesh in World Cup qualifier: Oman's national football team defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier match played in Muscat on Monday.
  2. Oman's tennis player wins ITF title: Oman's tennis player, Fatma Al-Nabhani, won the ITF Women's Circuit title in Kuwait on Sunday.

Other News

  1. Oman's Ministry of Education launches new initiative to promote reading: The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative to promote reading among students and encourage a culture of reading in Oman.
  2. Oman's Ministry of Health launches campaign to prevent diabetes: The Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to prevent diabetes and promote healthy lifestyles among citizens and residents in Oman.

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