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MUSCAT, JULY 1 Asyad Shipping will receive government support covering 50 per cent of fuel and insurance costs for eligible food cargo shipments on the India-Oman trade route for up to six months,...

MUSCAT, JUNE 29 A new telecom and technology alliance on Monday unveiled a coordinated effort to accelerate the deployment of localised, secure artificial intelligence (AI) across the Omani corporate...

MUSCAT, JUNE 27 The Omani French Friendship Association (OFA) is positioning itself to play a key role in translating the outcomes of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's royal visit to France...

MUSCAT, JUNE 24 Oman on Tuesday launched a RO 5 million community solar energy programme aimed at expanding access to renewable power, cutting electricity costs for households and encouraging greater...

MUSCAT, JUNE 23 Oman has completed award procedures for 35 development-related projects and service contracts worth RO 73.37 million, led by road, health, housing and utilities works, the Projects,...

MUSCAT, JUNE 22 Oman's transport and storage sector contributed RO 2.3 billion to the national economy in 2025, accounting for 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product, as rising cargo volumes,...

MUSCAT, JUNE 21 The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) has highlighted major tourism and energy developments with a combined value of approximately $1.39 billion, reflecting the scale of projects...

MUSCAT, JUNE 16 Oman's 870-megawatt Duqm gas-fired power plant has secured a $385 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, advancing one of the Sultanate of Oman's...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Oman's economy is projected to grow by 2.4 per cent in 2026 despite a sharp slowdown across Gulf hydrocarbon exporters, according to the World Bank's June 2026 Global...

MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Oman’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $214.27 million by 2031, supported by digital transformation, data residency requirements and the expansion of locally developed...

MUSCAT, JUNE 13 Chinese investors unveiled ambitious plans to establish a major solar manufacturing complex and a regional cybersecurity hub in Oman, underscoring growing international confidence in...

MUSCAT, JUNE 10 International investors are increasingly viewing Oman as a strategic platform for growth in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, tourism and innovation, reflecting growing...

MUSCAT, JUNE 9 Future Fund Oman (FFO), a key investment arm of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has unveiled a new portfolio of 105 strategic projects and investments worth RO 583 million, reinforcing...

Muscat: The Future Oman Fund has signed agreements for 105 projects and investments worth more than RO583 million, strengthening Oman’s drive to attract foreign capital, expand strategic...

MUSCAT, JUNE 8 The establishment of a specialised Investment and Trade Court is among the most significant measures undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman to strengthen its investment environment and...

MUSCAT, JUNE 3 The Sultanate Oman is well placed to strengthen its role as a strategic energy and infrastructure hub as global markets increasingly prioritise security of supply, resilience and...

MUSCAT, JUNE 1 Reforms at the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), combined with Oman Investment Authority's (OIA) divestment programme and a series of high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs), have...

MUSCAT, JUNE 1 The Sultanate of Oman is emerging as one of the Gulf region's most strategically positioned destinations for investment as businesses and investors reassess supply chains, trade...

MUSCAT, MAY 31 India has formally notified the rules that will govern the determination of origin of goods traded under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the...

MUSCAT, MAY 25 OQ Gas Networks — Oman’s sole gas transmission operator —posted a 7.1 per cent increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, supported by higher construction activity,...