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MUSCAT: At the EU-Oman Energy & Water Collaboration Forum held in Muscat on May 20–21, 2025, senior European and Omani stakeholders highlighted Oman’s growing appeal as a hub for green investment,...

MUSCAT,MAY 20Tackling rising water scarcity and costly system inefficiencies, Oman is ramping up efforts to cut water losses by turning to data-driven innovations, decentralised wastewater solutions,...

MUSCAT : Project development and usufruct agreements have been signed on May 18, Sunday, to integrate Phases 2 and 3 of a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Al Duqm into Oman’s national hydrogen...

MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing green energy and sustainable agriculture, Hema Energy—through its alternative energy arm X2E LLC—has commenced a trial cultivation of Camelina...

MUSCAT: OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), one of Oman’s leading oil and gas operators, has made strategic headway in expanding its upstream portfolio and diversifying energy assets during the...

On calm winter and spring nights along the coast of Oman, residents and visitors alike are often captivated by a surreal sight — gentle blue waves shimmering with an ethereal glow. This dazzling...

MUSCAT, MAY 6In a key step toward advancing Oman’s clean energy ambitions, the fieldwork phase of an offshore geotechnical investigation has been successfully completed for a major green ammonia...

MUSCAT, MAY 5Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)— the country’s the biggest producer of hydrocarbons — has commenced a major step in its decarbonisation strategy with the launch of a flare gas...

MUSCAT, MAY 4Amid increasing pressure on water resources caused by population growth, urbanisation, and climate change, the Barka IV Desalination Plant — Oman's largest desalination plant — has...

MUSCAT: OQ Trading (OQT), part of Oman’s integrated energy group OQ, has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mexico’s Amigo LNG, a subsidiary of Singapore-based...

MUSCAT: Oman’s sweeping economic transformation, dubbed "Renaissance 2.0," took centre stage as Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, welcomed...

MUSCAT, APRIL 26Oman Air is steadily building a roadmap toward a leaner, greener future as it balances environmental responsibilities with profit margins and intensifying global aviation...

In a scientific breakthrough that could reshape our understanding of planetary impacts on Earth, a team of researchers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified a rare...

MUSCAT, APRIL 23The Sultanate of Oman is accelerating its strategy to attract high-value investments by rolling out two dynamic new zones—the Muscat Airport Free Zone and the Integrated Economic...

MUSCAT, APRIL 21Private sector investment in Oman’s economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities surged significantly in 2024, reaffirming the nation’s growing appeal as a competitive...

MUSCAT, APRIL 20The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has rolled out significant enhancements to its Direct Debit service, marking a strategic milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s broader push toward...

APRIL 20From humble beginnings as a rig worker to the helm of a diversified energy group, Azzan Moghrob Rashid al Asmy’s journey to leadership is a powerful testament to determination, grit, and...

SUHAR: In a milestone moment for industrial sustainability in Oman, the Sohar Industrial Port formally launched its first carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) initiative — a project that underscores...

MUSCAT: Khazaen Economic City (Khazaen), a flagship integrated economic development zone in Oman, has recorded robust investment growth and milestone project completions in 2024, as revealed during...

MUSCAT: In the sun-soaked South Al Sharqiyah Governorate of Oman, the Sur desalination plant stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the water sector. Managed by Veolia, a global leader...