Nama Water operates 1.41m m³/day capacity
MUSCAT, DEC 16Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity of approximately 1.41 million cubic metres per...
Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan
MUSCAT, DEC 15Nama Water Services (NWS), the primary operator of water and wastewater services across the Sultanate of Oman (excluding Dhofar), has unveiled a colossal long-term investment strategy,...
Water Majlis 2025 puts spotlight on Oman’s water security
MUSCAT, DEC 15The Water Majlis 2025, organised by the Oman German Friendship Association (OGFA), brought together senior decision-makers, technical experts and private sector leaders to advance...
Oman-France economic partnership soars
MUSCAT, DEC 14The enduring bilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic is entering a new, intensified phase, marked by a commitment to a "win-win" economic...
Oman's tourism sector on track to meet RO 2.6 billion investment target
MUSCAT: Oman's tourism sector is surging, powered by significant public and private investment and ambitious diversification goals under Oman Vision 2040. The nation's deliberate focus on...
New firm for advanced air mobility launched
MUSCAT: AeroVecto Aviation Services has officially launched operations in Oman, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s entry into advanced air mobility (AAM) and positioning the...
Oman advances sustainable building standards
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is tightening its approach to building design, materials and sustainability as part of a staged effort to decarbonise the built environment, industry speakers said this...
Building code to redefine construction standards
Oman's construction sector is embarking on a profound transformation with the imminent implementation of the Oman Building Code (OBC), a landmark national framework designed to unify technical...
Shinas shrimp farm nears completion
MUSCAT: Construction is progressing well on a major shrimp farming project in Shinas, highlighting Oman’s growing focus on aquaculture as a strategic pillar for food security and economic...
Omani Sarooj mortar poised for industrial revival
MUSCAT, DEC 3Omani Sarooj mortar re-emerges as a market-ready, low-carbon construction material following a focused research and industrialisation effort led by Middle East Calcined Clay Company. The...
Earthen architecture for greener construction
MUSCAT, DEC 2The Sultanate of Oman is exploring how traditional building materials, particularly clay, can support more sustainable construction practices, as interest grows globally in low-carbon...
Turning Omani heritage into global luxury
MUSCAT: Amouage, the luxury perfumery born in the Sultanate of Oman, is carving a distinct global niche by marrying deep cultural authenticity with a product-first commercial strategy, CEO Marco...
IMF praises Oman’s economic resilience, backs reform momentum
MUSCAT: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s strong economic performance, citing resilience amidst global uncertainty, resilient non-hydrocarbon growth and...
Oman gains major boost from new GCC power interconnection
MUSCAT: The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has signed key contracts to expand the regional electricity grid, marking a major step towards stronger power links between the...
Oman deepens maritime, transport and crewing ties with Türkiye and the Philippines
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman strengthened its international maritime and transport profile this month with two Memoranda of Understanding signed at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)...
Google cable elevates Oman’s digital hub status
MUSCAT, NOV 19Google on Monday has unveiled Dhivaru, a new Trans-Indian Ocean subsea cable system that will connect Oman, the Maldives and Christmas Island, further enhancing Oman’s growing...
Oman advances towards INSTC integration
MUSCAT, NOV 18Oman is accelerating plans to join the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with new discussions at the Oman–Russia Business Forum signalling Muscat’s intent to...
AI threats reshape security strategy in Oman
MUSCAT, NOV 17Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global cyber threat landscape, and cybersecurity experts in Oman are urging organisations to elevate their readiness as...
Cyber readiness in Oman accelerates across sectors
MUSCAT, NOV 16Oman is entering a critical new phase in its cybersecurity journey as industry leaders warn that national resilience will depend not only on strong frameworks but on effective, sustained...
RO 1.4 billion investment fuels Oman’s green energy super-grid
MUSCAT: Oman’s infrastructure and project finance sector is powering forward with a strategic, large-scale capital investment programme designed to ensure long-term energy security and accelerate...