Oman advances heritage tourism with five flagship projects
MUSCAT, JAN 6 The Sultanate of Oman is significantly advancing its Oman Vision 2040 goals by investing in a robust pipeline of high-profile cultural and historical projects. Led by the Ministry of...
MoU signed for hydrogen-based transport efficiency solutions
MUSCAT, JAN 5 Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Co SAOG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hydronova LLC to cooperate in the development and deployment of hydrogen-based solutions...
Oman’s MSX tops GCC markets in 2025 rally
MUSCAT, JAN 4 The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed 2025 as the clear outperformer among Gulf equity markets, capping a year marked by strong gains, rising liquidity and a broad-based recovery across...
Visionary leadership in Oman’s banking sector
MUSCAT, JAN 4 AlSalt al Kharusi, Country Head of Mashreq Oman, is steering the Sultanate of Oman's corporate banking landscape with a leadership style that blends global expertise, local insight...
Oman launches floating factory to revolutionise fisheries
AL DUQM, DEC 29 The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has officially launched a new project with the Ocean Fish Company. This project involves a "Floating Factory" worth RO 7.7...
Oman rolls out water and wastewater projects
MUSCAT, DEC 24 Nama Water Services (NWS), the state-owned integrated water and wastewater utility of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced a wide-ranging package of infrastructure tenders aimed at...
Oman unveils sea-to-shelf investment initiative
MUSCAT, DEC 23 Oman has unveiled a new investment drive aimed at transforming its fisheries sector from a largely resource-based activity into an integrated, value-added manufacturing industry...
Oman bets on 3D printing to reshape construction
MUSCAT, DEC 22 Oman is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of construction innovation as academia and industry converge to localise 3D printing technologies for the built environment. From...
EPS cement reshapes green building in Oman
MUSCAT: Oman’s construction sector is under growing pressure to align with stricter energy efficiency targets and lower carbon pathways as sustainability moves from policy ambition to regulatory...
Sembcorp powers Oman with over 1.1 GW of energy assets
MUSCAT: Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has emerged as a significant player in Oman’s power and water sector, building a diversified portfolio that now exceeds 1.1 gigawatts of energy assets across...
Startup reshapes sustainable construction in Oman
MUSCAT, DEC 17 Omani startup EnviBrick showcased a home-grown construction innovation at the Green Build Oman 2025 event, positioning its engineered bricks as a practical solution to one of the...
Nama Water operates 1.41m m³/day capacity
MUSCAT, DEC 16 Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity of approximately 1.41 million cubic metres per...
Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan
MUSCAT, DEC 15 Nama Water Services (NWS), the primary operator of water and wastewater services across the Sultanate of Oman (excluding Dhofar), has unveiled a colossal long-term investment strategy,...
Water Majlis 2025 puts spotlight on Oman’s water security
MUSCAT, DEC 15 The Water Majlis 2025, organised by the Oman German Friendship Association (OGFA), brought together senior decision-makers, technical experts and private sector leaders to advance...
Oman-France economic partnership soars
MUSCAT, DEC 14 The enduring bilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic is entering a new, intensified phase, marked by a commitment to a "win-win" economic...
Oman's tourism sector on track to meet RO 2.6 billion investment target
MUSCAT: Oman's tourism sector is surging, powered by significant public and private investment and ambitious diversification goals under Oman Vision 2040. The nation's deliberate focus on...
New firm for advanced air mobility launched
MUSCAT: AeroVecto Aviation Services has officially launched operations in Oman, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s entry into advanced air mobility (AAM) and positioning the...
Oman advances sustainable building standards
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is tightening its approach to building design, materials and sustainability as part of a staged effort to decarbonise the built environment, industry speakers said this...
Building code to redefine construction standards
Oman's construction sector is embarking on a profound transformation with the imminent implementation of the Oman Building Code (OBC), a landmark national framework designed to unify technical...
Shinas shrimp farm nears completion
MUSCAT: Construction is progressing well on a major shrimp farming project in Shinas, highlighting Oman’s growing focus on aquaculture as a strategic pillar for food security and economic...