Key cities in Oman will receive master plans to guide their development. The strategy designed for Greater Muscat includes the creation of parks and tree-lined avenues, as well as the implementation of facilities to support public transport use.

The Central Bank has allowed financial institutions and electronic payment companies in the country to work with international payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard in a move to modernize local finances.

On August 24 and 26, Brazilian exporters of processed foods will have the opportunity to sell to retailers from Bahrain, Egypt, and Jordan at a meeting organized by the Halal do Brasil Project.