Omantel powers Oman’s digital transformation journey
The Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting (ME GCCM) 2025 took place in Muscat on November 3–4, bringing together more than 1,000 global telecom leaders from over 50 countries and 200...
Pacts signed to strengthen Oman’s energy integration
MUSCAT, NOV 3OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) — the upstream arm of state-owned integrated energy group OQ — has signed two Natural Gas Sales Agreements (NGSAs) with the Integrated Gas Company...
IGC signs 19 gas agreements worth RO 3.4 billion
The Integrated Gas Company (IGC) - the sole aggregator and supplier of natural gas in the Sultanate of Oman - signed a series of strategic gas agreements with local and international companies at a...
Trade between Oman and UK hits RO 846 million
MUSCAT, NOV 2Trade relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom continued to strengthen in 2025, with total trade in goods and services reaching £1.8 billion (approximately RO 846...
Consumer watchdog warns against unsafe battery chargers
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued an official warning concerning certain portable (wireless) battery chargers found to be non-compliant with approved standards and...
Contract award announced for Oman first glamping project
MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has announced the awarding and commencement of works for the Hawiyat Najm Glamping Project in Wilayat Qurayyat. Covering nearly half a million square meters, the...
MoU signed for new mixed-use destination in Duqm
MUSCAT: Plans for a new integrated tourism, residential and commercial project in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm will contribute to positioning this southeastern corner of Oman as a modern,...
Forum sessions in Al Duqm highlight innovation and sustainability
AL DUQM: The second day of the Duqm Economic Forum 2025, held under the theme “Duqm Leads Change”, featured five sessions that highlighted the city’s role as a gateway to innovation, investment,...
Major deals in energy, logistics and tourism
Al DUQM: The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 opened with a series of landmark agreements that underscored the Sultanate of Oman’s growing influence as a regional hub for sustainable industries, logistics...
Duqm forum 2025 launches new era of growth
AL DUQM: “Duqm Leads Change” — the Duqm Economic Forum 2025 brought together over 400 participants and more than 50 speakers from around the world, showcasing Oman’s leadership in economic...
Oman-Qatar business forum launches in Muscat to boost trade ties
MUSCAT, OCT 21 The Oman-Qatar Business Forum and the accompanying Qatari trade mission to the Sultanate of Oman was launched yesterday at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, with the participation of more...
New catalysts boost GH2 production efficiency in SQU breakthrough
MUSCAT, OCT 19 Amidst global efforts to shift towards clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, a research team from the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), led by Dr Rashid al...
Duqm Port cargo surges 152% in 2024
The Port of Duqm achieved remarkable growth in 2024, recording a 152% increase in cargo handling and receiving over 1,000 vessels. This performance reflects the port’s growing scale, reliability,...
Nama Electricity Distribution highlights solar power projects
MUSCAT: The 4th Oman Electricity and Energy Conference 2025 witnessed the active participation of Nama Electricity Distribution, which highlighted its strategic initiatives in the renewable energy...
Oman seeks investment in semiconductor design venture
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced an investment opportunity in the ICT sector, represented by a project to establish a semiconductor design...