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MUSCAT: Oman is making significant strides in its renewable energy and green hydrogen sectors, with a wave of projects pushing the country closer to its ambitious 2030 targets. According to a new...

MUSCAT: OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) — one of the largest producers of oil and gas in the Sultanate of Oman — is emerging as a highly attractive investment opportunity, despite initial...

MUSCAT: Oman’s plans to establish itself as a key exporter of liquefied hydrogen (LH2) are advancing, with feasibility studies confirming the project's viability. Speaking at the World Hydrogen MENA...

MUSCAT: Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has announced a groundbreaking research and development initiative in collaboration with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to extract valuable minerals from...

MUSCAT: Innovation and sustainability will define the future of engineering services in Oman, according to Badar al Jahwari, CEO of Mowred Engineering Services. In an interview with Observer, Al...

MUSCAT, FEB 12 The Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company LLC (OQ8) – a 50:50 partnership of OQ Group of the Sultanate of Oman and Kuwait Petroleum International of Kuwait — in a...

MUSCAT, FEB 11 Masirah Oil Limited (MOL) has successfully installed and commissioned a new flowline at its Yumna Field in Block 50 offshore Oman, marking a key milestone in the company's ongoing...

MUSCAT, FEB 10 In a significant development for Oman’s manufacturing sector, molecules — 100% Omani factory — is set to launch the country's first specialised oral care production facility. The...

MUSCAT, FEB 9 Strong leadership is about inspiring teams, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth, says Shadli Thabit Zahran al Abdul Salam, CEO of Friendi Mobile Oman. In an exclusive...

MUSCAT: The RO 72 million Masirah Island electricity connection project is set to transform power supply and investment potential on the island, linking it to Oman’s national grid via advanced...

A major step towards strengthening Oman’s power infrastructure was taken with the groundbreaking of the Masirah Island electricity connection project. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng...

MUSCAT: Two new constructed wetlands are being developed in Oman to enhance wastewater treatment in arid environments, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for local communities. The...

MUSCAT: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has opened a competitive bidding round for oil and gas exploration in three key concession areas: Block 43A, Block 66, and Block 36. The blocks,...

MUSCAT: “Dare to dream and take calculated risks. Leadership is about turning challenges into opportunities and inspiring others to see the potential in every problem,” says Said Abdul Ghafoor...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising Oman’s banking industry, bringing sweeping changes to fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and operational efficiency. However,...

MUSCAT, JAN 27 Efforts to address the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between global AI advancements and the Arab-speaking world took centrestage at the Oman AI Summit, which began...

MUSCAT, JAN 26 With a vision to foster innovation and empower local talent, Mashreq —a leading financial institution in the Middle East—is deepening its commitment to Oman by establishing a local...

MUSCAT, JAN 25 In a landmark move for Oman’s leisure sector, the first agreement to integrate solar energy into a recreational facility has been signed. This initiative, led by Green Universe...

MUSCAT, JAN 21 Building on a record-breaking year for 2024, SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR) unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy to strengthen its position as a regional leader in logistics and...

MUSCAT, JAN 20 Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its Manah 2 Solar Independent Power Project in Oman. Officially opened by His Highness Sayyid...