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 MUSCAT: The Middle East’s space sector is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation — from headline-grabbing missions to economically grounded programmes focused on sustainability, private...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is carving out a distinct role in the regional space economy, positioning itself not as a launch-heavy power but as a gateway for space-enabled applications, with a sharp...

MUSCAT: SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR) has reinforced its position as one of Oman’s most important economic engines after attracting $4.9 billion in investments over the past six years, a milestone...

MUSCAT: The World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is positioning Oman as a credible hub for high-tech industrial investment through its backing of...

Muscat: United Solar Holding (United Solar) on Monday has secured more than $900 million in debt financing to complete funding for its $1.6 billion, state-of-the-art polysilicon manufacturing facility...

MUSCAT, JAN 12From the fjord-like inlets of Musandam to the remote shores of Dhalkut, the Oman 3165 Expedition is steadily evolving into far more than an endurance journey along the Sultanate of...

MUSCAT: An investment of RO 3.4 billion by the end of 2025 highlights the depth of Oman’s transformation in transport, logistics and the digital economy, confirming these sectors as central pillars...

MUSCAT: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has crossed the 6,000-point threshold for the first time in more than nine years, marking a historic milestone for Oman’s capital market and reinforcing its...

MUSCAT, JAN 6The Sultanate of Oman is significantly advancing its Oman Vision 2040 goals by investing in a robust pipeline of high-profile cultural and historical projects. Led by the Ministry of...

MUSCAT, JAN 5Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Co SAOG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hydronova LLC to cooperate in the development and deployment of hydrogen-based solutions...

MUSCAT, JAN 4The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed 2025 as the clear outperformer among Gulf equity markets, capping a year marked by strong gains, rising liquidity and a broad-based recovery across...

MUSCAT, JAN 4AlSalt al Kharusi, Country Head of Mashreq Oman, is steering the Sultanate of Oman's corporate banking landscape with a leadership style that blends global expertise, local insight...

AL DUQM, DEC 29The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has officially launched a new project with the Ocean Fish Company. This project involves a "Floating Factory" worth RO 7.7...

MUSCAT, DEC 24Nama Water Services (NWS), the state-owned integrated water and wastewater utility of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced a wide-ranging package of infrastructure tenders aimed at...

MUSCAT, DEC 23Oman has unveiled a new investment drive aimed at transforming its fisheries sector from a largely resource-based activity into an integrated, value-added manufacturing industry anchored...

MUSCAT, DEC 22Oman is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of construction innovation as academia and industry converge to localise 3D printing technologies for the built environment. From...

MUSCAT: Oman’s construction sector is under growing pressure to align with stricter energy efficiency targets and lower carbon pathways as sustainability moves from policy ambition to regulatory...

MUSCAT: Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has emerged as a significant player in Oman’s power and water sector, building a diversified portfolio that now exceeds 1.1 gigawatts of energy assets across...

MUSCAT, DEC 17Omani startup EnviBrick showcased a home-grown construction innovation at the Green Build Oman 2025 event, positioning its engineered bricks as a practical solution to one of the...

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...