Latest News
MSX Drops 24 Points
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today dropped (24.3) points, comprising a decline by (0.51%) to close at (4710.31) points, compared to the last session, which stood at (4734.66) points.
The trading value today stood at (RO 2,815,466), …
Three Dead in Helicopter Crash in Eastern Spain
Three people died when their helicopter collided with power lines near Pucol town, eastern Spain.
Emergency services in the region said they had “received news of an accident involving a helicopter which was carrying out inspections on electric lines…
Gold Eases But Holds Near Last Week’s High
Gold prices eased today but hovered near the record peak hit last week, setting bullion on track for its best quarter in over eight years following a jumbo US rate cut decision and expectations of another outsize reduction in November.
Spot gold was …
Oil Rises Amid Middle East Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose slightly today amid growing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-producing Middle East.
Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 16 cents, or 0.22%, reaching $72.14 a barrel.
US West Texas Intermedia…
Oman condemns attack on UAE Ambassador residence in Khartoum
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman today condemned the heinous attack that targeted the residence of the UAE Head of Mission in Khartoum.
In a statement carried by the Oman News Agency (ONA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman denounced such attacks,…
China Unveils Raft of Measures to Stabilize Property Market
The People’s Bank of China and the National Financial Regulatory Administration rolled out a wave of policies to stabilize the real estate market.
The mortgage rates for first homes, second homes and more are required to be reduced no lower than 30 b…
Jordan condemns attack on UAE Ambassador residence in Khartoum
AMMAN: The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates of Jordan has strongly condemned the attack on the residence of the Head of the UAE Mission in Khartoum, which caused significant damage to the building.
The Jordan News Agency (Petra) quoted the Ministr…
Japanese Yen Steadies, Commodity Currencies Hit Record Highs
Japanese yen steadied today as winner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leadership, Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba signaled monetary policy should remain accommodative, while commodity currencies were lifted to the year’s …
Chinese Stocks Continue Strong Performance on Monday Session
Chinese stocks continued strong performance in today’s afternoon session, following a broad surge earlier in the day.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose over 6 percent, once regaining the 3,300-point mark shortly after the afternoon session …
Arab Parliament Speaker condemns attack on UAE Ambassador residence in Khartoum
CAIRO: Adel bin Abdulrahman Al Asoomi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has condemned the attack targeting the residence of the Head of the UAE Mission in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.
In a statement today, Al Asoomi emphasised the need to protect t…