The Trade Ministry reported an advertising suspension and administrative fine following the Advertising Board’s 13 August meeting. Its review found pesticide residues below legal limits in 15 tomato and pepper samples.
The decision concerned a misleading advertisement claiming no pesticides were detected. The reported findings do not mean the products exceeded residue limits; this article does not state a penalty amount.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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