Business

New York: Hedging has become all the rage as investors seek cover ahead of Sunday's national elections in France that could signal whether the country...

Washington: Noting that the world economy is picking up momentum, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has underlined the need to sustain this growth and make it...

San Francisco: Apple outlined a plan to train operators of self-driving cars in documents submitted to California regulators earlier this month, the latest...

Abu Dhabi: Oman plans to offer shares in some state-owned downstream energy companies to the public, partly to raise money as low oil prices pressure its...

Muscat: An Omani from Izki has been reported missing, according to the ROP. Salim bin Mohammed bin Saif Al Rawahi has been declared missing by family, the...

Moscow: Leonid Mikhelson, co-owner of Russian gas producer Novatek, has topped Russia's rich list for a second year running with an estimated wealth of...

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's labour minister issued an order on Thursday to restrict employment in shopping malls to Saudi nationals, who currently make up...

Muscat: A weak economic environment will continue to dampen the financial performance of Islamic banks in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2017...

Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers on Wednesday received Dr. Seyyed Hassan Hashemi,...

Muscat: Omani investors are eagerly waiting for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of four insurance companies, which are expected within the next three to...