Oman’s alternative lending sources growing rapidly in supporting SMEs
Muscat: Alternative lending in Oman is growing rapidly, driven by Oman Vision 2040 to support startups and small…
Inside Bali’s Bambu Fitness: the world’s most talked-about gym
From beautiful beaches and affordable shopping to the buzzing night-life, Bali has become a favourite hotspot around the…
Overseas remittances from Japan top ¥1 trillion for the first time
Japan’s overseas remittances topped ¥1 trillion for the first time in fiscal 2025, which ended in March, as…
I regret selling our home to move to Spain
For Justine and Andrew Boniface, the dream of buying a home slipped further away with every year they…
Debt-laden Japan should review spending on gender equality, survey finds
Heavily indebted Japan should rethink outlays on programs aimed at helping women, the environment and foreigners, according to…
I’m a British expat in Germany. Brexit made my pension more complicated
There are intricacies to life as a long-term British expat in the post-Brexit world A British woman who…
I dreamt of retiring to Portugal. Now I’ve moved in my 30s
Bonnie Ray says life in Portugal is more laid-back and chilled than the rat race and ‘keeping up…
The five countries where your state pension will be worst hit if you move there
From Australia to Canada, here are some things British retirees need to know before moving abroad For many…
Riyada announces launch of SME sector executive plan 2026-2030
Muscat: Riyada, the Authority for the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), on Sunday announced the launch…
Oman’s IoT market expands by 78.9% as digital connectivity grows
Muscat: Oman’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector demonstrated remarkable expansion, with subscriptions surging 78.9 percent to reach 1.57…
AI and Quantum Computing Forum showcases latest innovations
Muscat: The Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Forum, held on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre…
Saudi Arabia to launch voluntary pension, savings scheme for expats
A stack of Saudi Riyal banknotes and coins featuring various denominations, including the Kaaba image and Arabic script,…