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MUSCAT, JUNE 30 The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) – the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated sovereign wealth fund – has broadened its network of strategic partnerships in a move that is helping...

MUSCAT, JUNE 29 Fisheries Development Oman (FDO), the government’s investment arm for the fisheries sector and a subsidiary of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has launched a key initiative to tap...

MUSCAT: A pioneer in the production of ‘green copper’—copper cathode extracted from mining waste—is now exploring opportunities to boost in-country value (ICV) through potential investments in...

MUSCAT, JUNE 27 Project cargo has begun arriving at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) for Oman’s first green hydrogen and ammonia venture — a landmark initiative set to kickstart the...

MUSCAT: Oman-based infrastructure fund manager Rakiza, a platform under the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), is eyeing new investment opportunities in the water and digital infrastructure sectors,...

MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) added 13 new investment funds to its private equity and venture capital portfolio in 2024, significantly expanding its exposure to high-growth global sectors...

MUSCAT: A UK-based mining firm currently leading the exploration of mineral resources in Block 8 in Oman’s North Al Batinah Governorate has announced the discovery of a promising new copper...

MUSCAT: A team of international scientists has discovered what they believe is the first confirmed "ghost plume" — a hidden column of superheated rock rising from deep within the Earth’s interior...

MUSCAT, JUNE 21 Omani researchers have successfully concluded a key study exploring the potential to repurpose the Sultanate’s expansive natural gas pipeline network for the transport of green...

MUSCAT, JUNE 20 Oman’s fiscal consolidation journey has been hailed by the World Bank as a notable example of effective economic reform and responsible fiscal management. In its latest Gulf...

MUSCAT, JUNE 19 With two more LNG projects currently under development and construction, the Sultanate is seeking to leverage this significant expansion of its LNG industry to build a new brand...

MUSCAT, JUNE 18 The opportunity for foreigners to own residential property on a freehold basis in Oman’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Zones is expected to significantly enhance the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 17 The development of a greenfield iron ore concentrator plant is gaining momentum at Sohar Port and Freezone, with international companies announcing key contracts for the supply of...

MUSCAT, JUNE 16 Oman Agriculture Development Company (OADC) – newly rebranded from the wholly state-owned Nakheel Oman Development Company – has announced the commencement of construction work on...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has kick-started the process of upgrading Port Sultan Qaboos to support its transformation into a national...

MUSCAT: Plans for the establishment of a landmark mountain destination in Al Jabal Al Akhdar—one of Oman’s highest summits—have advanced to the design stage. The Ministry of Housing and Urban...

MUSCAT: A significant initiative to commercialise the abundant industrial minerals found in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate is advancing with the establishment of the Sultanate of Oman’s first...

MUSCAT: Marking a key step in its bid to penetrate the global trillion-dollar semiconductor industry, Oman is preparing to commission an international consultant to chart a strategy for developing a...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s potential to become a regional powerhouse in e-ammonia production has been reaffirmed by a top executive at Yamna, a clean energy investment firm collaborating with...

MUSCAT: In a breakthrough for aerial logistics via unmanned aircraft in the Sultanate, Esbaar – an Omani provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems – is gearing up to launch...