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Today’s Economic Highlights: Market Rise and Investments
During the first nine months of 2026, the Sultanate of Oman experienced an exceptional performance in the financial market, with the Muscat Stock Exchange Index rising by 31%, and trading volume increasing to approximately 10.3 billion Omani rials, compared to 2.4 billion rials during the same period last year. Foreign direct investment also saw a growth of 6.4%, reaching about 32.2 billion rials, with notable advances from major countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Kuwait, and China. In the real economy sectors, agriculture, livestock, and fisheries grew by 3.3%, contributing roughly 3.2% to the gross domestic product. Omani ports also experienced significant growth in ship and container traffic, at rates of 27.9% and 20.5%, respectively, reflecting ongoing expansion in commercial and logistical activities. These positive indicators coincide with the opening of a new sustainable energy research laboratory at Sultan Qaboos University, part of efforts to support scientific research and development in the energy sector.
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