Bukaka delivers first full BPU refurbishment in Oman
MUSCAT: Oman-based Bukaka International LLC has completed what is described as Oman’s first full-set beam pumping unit (BPU) refurbishment carried out entirely by a locally established manufacturer,...
Asyad Shipping net profit rises 9% in 2025
MUSCAT, FEB 25 Asyad Shipping, Oman’s national maritime transportation company, reported a solid financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording a 9 per cent year-on-year...
Building confidence in Oman’s oilfield manufacturing
MUSCAT, FEB 23 As Oman advances its ambitions under Oman Vision 2040, the spotlight is increasingly shifting from mere production to how industrial capability is built, verified and sustained within...
Omani ports post 21.6% container growth in 2025
MUSCAT, FEB 23 Oman’s ports recorded broad-based growth across vessel traffic, cargo volumes and container handling in 2025, underlining the Sultanate of Oman’s strengthening position as a...
Oman tops Asia in quality of life in Numbeo Index 2026
MUSCAT, FEB 22 The Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the world’s leading destinations for quality of life, ranking first in Asia and fourth globally in the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2026,...
Pact signed to launch World Padel Academy Oman
Muscat: Oman’s fast-growing padel sector reached a new milestone with the signing of a strategic partnership establishing the World Padel Academy Oman, a project expected to strengthen the...
CAA announces rules on drone sales in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is taking a significant step toward securing its national airspace and formalising the rapidly growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. In a circular released on February...
Bukaka achieves oil and gas FAT milestone in Nizwa
MUSCAT: Oman-based Bukaka International LLC has successfully completed its first Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at its newly established workshop in Nizwa Industrial City, marking a significant...
New industrial clusters advance across Oman’s economic zones
MUSCAT: Large-scale infrastructure, industrial and renewable-energy projects continued to advance across Oman’s economic zones in 2025 as authorities accelerated the development of specialised...
OFM moves to boost food subsidiary stake
MUSCAT: Oman Flour Mills Company SAOG (OFM) has taken a significant step to strengthen its position in Oman’s food manufacturing sector after announcing the signing of a share purchase agreement...
Judicial innovation: Summit charts path for AI in the courtroom
MUSCAT,: As the Sultanate of Oman accelerates its digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the judicial system has moved from a futuristic...
Pact signed to advance legal AI in Oman
MUSCAT: Specialised legal artificial intelligence tailored to regional legal systems is set to advance in Oman following a partnership between Oman National Engineering and Investment Company (ONEIC)...
Middle East space programmes shift from prestige to performance
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...
Oman positions itself as gateway for space applications
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...
SOHAR secures $4.9 billion investment boost
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...
IFC backs Oman’s push into global solar supply chains
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...
United Solar secures over $900m to launch Oman polysilicon plant
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...
Oman 3165: Turning exploration into a sustainable maritime strategy
MUSCAT, JAN 12 From 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...
RO 3.4 billion drives Oman’s logistics shift
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...
MSX breaks 6,000 for first time in nine years
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...