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MUSCAT: Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) continues to solidify its position as a major investment hub, boasting a significant portfolio of 97 projects with investments exceeding RO 4.74 billion. According to...

MUSCAT: Al Mouj Muscat has unveiled its latest milestone in luxury real estate with the launch of Azura Beach Residences, a groundbreaking waterfront development that introduces the first...

MUSCAT: Sohar Aluminium — the country's primary aluminium producer owned 40% by Oman's integrated global energy group OQ — is intensifying its drive to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse...

MUSCAT, JUNE 30Oman has taken a bold step toward becoming a regional manufacturing hub for artificial lift systems with the successful production of the first Long Stroke Pump Unit (LSU) made entirely...

The Sultanate of Oman continues to leverage the Barka IV desalination plant as a cornerstone of its national development and a model for sustainable water management. Operational since 2018 under a...

MUSCAT: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is emerging as one of the most strategically repositioned sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf, as it shifts from traditional asset accumulation toward a new...

MUSCAT: Masirah Oil Ltd, with its primary owner Rex International Holding Ltd (87.5%), is set to unlock further value from its Yumna Field in Block 50 Offshore Oman, following a comprehensive...

MUSCAT: Veolia, a global leader in environmental solutions, has rolled out its GreenUp 2027 strategic programme in Oman, showcasing three major projects that embody the company’s commitment to...

MUSCAT: Elm, a digital solutions leader owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has officially launched its new office in Muscat, underscoring its long-term ambition to participate in...

MUSCAT, JUNE 18The Sultanate Oman and the European Union (EU) are exploring deeper collaboration to accelerate the energy transition through innovative technologies, smarter infrastructure, and...

MUSCAT, JUNE 17“Oman’s gas is a national asset — and we manage it with that responsibility in mind,” said Abdulrahman al Yahyaei, CEO of Integrated Gas Company (IGC), as he outlined the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15“Leadership, to me, has always been about purpose, not position,” says Hilal al Sinani, CEO and Founder of Sur International Investment Group, as he reflects on a journey that has...

MUSCAT: Madrid-headquartered GS Inima has secured financing to build a 6.3MWp photovoltaic plant at the Barka V desalination facility in Oman, marking a significant step toward integrating renewable...

MUSCAT: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) for its proactive steps in enhancing transparency, governance, and monetary policy communication, as...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is actively pursuing a strategy to transform its sporting landscape, not just for the love of the game, but as a significant driver of economic growth and...

MUSCAT: A major regional investment firm aims to accelerate the development of affordable, Shariah-compliant housing in Oman and the wider GCC, following a new strategic partnership between...

In a major boost for Oman’s marine and fisheries industries, Musandam Global Investment Company SAOC (MGIC) and its Turkish partners have signed binding commercial terms and a shareholders'...

MUSCAT, JUNE 4Today, the idea of "live, work, and thrive" is more than just a lifestyle trend—it's a driving force behind modern residential developments. Homebuyers are no longer just looking for a...

MUSCAT, JUNE 3Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has signed a pioneering research agreement with ARA Petroleum to explore innovative ways of converting produced brine—a waste byproduct from oil and gas...

WALAA HAMDAN MUSCAT, JUNE 1In the escalating global battle against climate change, few figures personify purpose-driven entrepreneurship as compellingly as Talal Hasan, Founder and CEO of Omani...