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OpenAI's latest acquisition could see big changes on the way for its Codex coding assistant

OpenAI to snap up Ona, subject to approval, giving Codex access to the right environment for long-running agentic tasks.

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OpenAI Buys Secure Cloud Startup Ona To Assist Its AI Coding Assistant, Codex

OpenAI formally announced on June 11 that it has agreed to acquire Ona, a cloud execution and orchestration startup.

International Business Times

OpenAI to acquire Ona to strengthen Codex cloud capabilities

OpenAI is set to acquire Ona, a cloud execution firm. This move will boost OpenAI's Codex platform, enabling AI agents to run complex, long-term tasks in secure cloud environments. The acquisition aims to support growing Codex usage and help enterprises deploy AI in production. Ona's team will join OpenAI post-deal.

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My leather Ona camera bag is the perfect companion for my retro camera – and these two luxury leather camera bags are steeply discounted for two days only

These two leather camera bags are discounted to $199 and $299 for two days only

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Sandos on Lonsdale: have we reached peak Braddon?

On Lonsdale is now serving up Korean-inspired Japanese sandos

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Canberra cafe's flat whites named best in Australia

Shove over Melbourne, Canberra is the new coffee king in town.

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Agree to Maintain Coordination over Regional Issues

Saudi Arabia and Oman said on Monday they were determined to hold the first meeting of their coordination council during 2023. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held consultative talks in Muscat on Monday aimed at tackling regional challenges and ways…

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Oman's Inflation Rate Inches Close to 2%

The inflation rate of the Consumers Price Index (CPI) in Oman stood at 1.98 percent during December 2022, according to the latest data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Oman News Agency (ONA) reported on Sunday an increase in the prices of primary groups in December…

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Hold Talks on Bolstering Cooperation

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi received in Muscat on Thursday Saudi Minister of Commerce and acting Minister of Media Dr. Majid al-Qasabi. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and aspects of cooperation in various fields. They tackled means to bolster cooperation, most notably in trade and investment. They also…

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Sales of Aviation Fuel in Oman Increase by 104% by Late October 2022

The sales of aviation fuel in Oman increased by 104% to reach 2.52 million barrels, and its production increased by 34.4% to reach 6.38 million barrels by late October 2022, according to the latest report by the National Center for Statistics and Information. Aviation fuels exports amounted to 3.83 million…

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Lenderking Discusses Peace Efforts in Yemen with Omani Officials

US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking held talks with Omani officials in Muscat efforts to support peace in neighboring Yemen. He held talks with Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, reported the Sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). They reviewed efforts to help…

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$16b Total Assets of Oman’s Islamic Banking Sector

The total assets of Oman’s Islamic banking sector, including Islamic banks and windows operating in the sultanate, jumped by 9.1 percent year-on-year to reach at RO6.4 billion ($16.6 billion) by late September 2022. Oman’s Islamic banking assets now account for 16.2 percent of the country’s total banking system assets, according…

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US, Oman Affirm Strategic Partnership on Regional Security

The United States and the Sultanate of Oman affirmed the strategic partnership on regional security and their agreement to support stability in Yemen. In a statement issued after the launch of the first strategic dialogue between Oman and the United States, in the presence of US Secretary of State Anthony…

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Sultan of Oman, President of Iran Hold Telephone Talks

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq received on Monday a telephone call from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, reported the sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). Their talks focused on aspects of bilateral cooperation between their countries. They exchanged views on regional and international developments, added ONA. In Doha, meanwhile, Emir of…

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Iran, Oman Discuss Nuclear Talks

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi discussed with Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri-Kani the latest developments on the nuclear agreement known as the "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" (JCPOA). The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement carried out by the state-run Agency (ISNA), saying Bagheri-Kani held consultations with Busaidi on…

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Egypt’s Sisi Visits Oman, Bahrain, Sends Message to Emir of Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Monday a tour of the region, starting in Oman. He held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations between their countries. Oman’s state news agency ONA said they tackled the “strong fraternal ties” that bind…

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Sultan of Oman, President of Iran Hold Talks in Muscat

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held official talks on Monday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, reported the sultanate's official state news agency (ONA). The talks explored various aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways of boosting the strong ties binding the peoples of Oman and…

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Oman, China Discuss Military Cooperation

Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said held talks on Thursday with China’s State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe. They discussed military cooperation between the two countries and means of bolstering them to serve their interests, as well as other issues…

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Would you pay $7 for a coffee? Forecast suggests that's where it's heading

Supply chain issues has seen the price of raw beans skyrocket in the last two years.

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