Three major funding initiatives to drive economic diversification
MUSCAT: The 2024 State Budget introduces three major initiatives to support economic diversification in the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, announced here on Monday,...
Buoyed by rising domestic demand, leading Omani organic farm eyes major expansion
MUSCAT, DEC 23The demand for organic produce in Oman is on the rise. Data from research conducted by Mordor Intelligence indicates that growing numbers of consumers in Oman are opting for organic...
Buoyed by rising domestic demand, Omani organic farm eyes major expansion
MUSCAT: The demand for organic produce in Oman is on the rise.Data from research conducted by Mordor Intelligence indicates that growing numbers of consumers in Oman are opting for organic fruits and...
Oman sets up new company to develop gH2 common infrastructure
MUSCAT, DEC 13Hydrom, the orchestrator and master planner of Oman's green hydrogen industry, has announced the incorporation of a new company, provisionally named ‘InfraCo’, to set up common...
3rd Green Hydrogen Summit opens in Muscat
MUSCAT, DEC 13The 3rd Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) Conference commenced yesterday, December 13, at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center under the auspices of Dr Khamis al Jabri, Chairman of Oman...
Key agreements signed at Green Hydrogen Summit
MUSCAT, DEC 12Several key agreements were signed yesterday, December 12, at the inauguration ceremony of the Green Hydrogen Summit Exhibition at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.The...
Oman to establish first hydrogen project in Dhofar
MUSCAT, DEC12Hydrom, the master-planner and orchestrator of Oman's green hydrogen industry, has signed an agreement term sheet to establish the first green hydrogen project in Dhofar Governorate. The...
Jindal Steel and OQ Alternative Energy team up on Integrated Energy Valley
DUQM, DEC 11Vulcan Green Energy and OQ Alternative energy recently signed an agreement to establish a joint clean energy venture that will provide round the clock clean energy.The project, known as...
OCCI launches second stage of franchising programme
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) launched the second stage of the franchising programme yesterday, Sunday 10, under the auspices of the Minister of Finance, Sultan bin Salem al...
Oman AgroFood 2023 spotlights tech innovations
MUSCAT: The 5th International Exhibition for Agriculture, Food, and Aquaculture (Oman AgroFood 2023) commenced here yesterday, November 4, under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister...
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism Launches Survey to Assess Tourism Promotion Effectiveness
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has commenced a fieldwork survey to assess the effectiveness of its promotional activities, prompted by scrutiny from the State Audit Institution.Earlier...
Construction begins on Oman’s first green hydrogen-ready steel plant
DUQM: Construction of Vulcan Green Steel’s (VGS) plant – the Sultanate of Oman’s first green-hydrogen-ready steel project - commenced yesterday, November 27, under the auspices of Dr Ali bin...
Oman’s first Islamic Investment Fund launched
MUSCAT: The first Islamic Investment Fund in the Sultanate of Oman, “Gheras Fund”, was launched here yesterday, November 20, 2023, under the auspices of Abdullah bin Salim al Salmi, Executive...
Youth Centre hosts freelancer empowerment forum
MUSCAT: The Youth Centre held a freelancer empowerment forum on Monday November 13 at its headquarters in Muscat.The forum, “Tamakun”, is part of the Centre’s collaborative Empowerment Program...
Oman's first satellite triumphs on second launch
MUSCAT: Oman’s first satellite “Aman-1” launched successfully into space last Saturday, November 11, after a failed attempt earlier this year. According to a statement by Omani Space company...
Oman to establish Carbon Capture, Blue Hydrogen regulatory framework
MUSAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed here on November 8, 2023, a Terms of Reference agreement with multiple oil and gas industry stakeholders to establish a regulatory framework for blue...
OCCI unveils new strategy in alignment with Vision 2040
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) yesterday, November 5, 2023, unveiled its strategies connected to Vision 2040.Addressing the audience, OCCI Chairman Faisal bin Abdullah al...
‘We are in a triple planetary crisis’: ISWA
MUSCAT : The 39th edition of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Congress concluded yesterday, November 1, 2023, in Muscat under the theme of “Global Action Towards Net Zero’.The...
be’ah signs key pacts to support sustainable agro-waste products
MUSCAT : As part of the events of the International Solid Waste Congress, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) signed two sustainable agricultural waste agreements in Muscat.The first...
International congress highlights MENA’s leading role in waste management
MUSCAT : The 39th International Waste Association Congress (ISWA), which began in Muscat on Monday, highlighted best practices in waste management in the MENA region.Hosted by Oman Environmental...