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The Sultanate of Oman saw a 12% increase in the production of aviation fuel in the seven months to 16,788,400 barrels from 14,998,200 barrels during the same period in 2025. The exports of aviation...

Aviation fuel prices surged last week as the shipping blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continued and the hopes of an immediate peace deal faded. According to the Jet Fuel Price Monitor, the global...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality has unveiled plans to construct a new generation of pedestrian bridges based on an approved modern concept design. Engineered to optimize daytime usability, the new...

Muscat: The Port of Duqm recently handled over 900 vehicles in a single shipment. The port received a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel carrying over 900 vehicles, demonstrating the scale, efficiency,...

While the Sultanate of Oman recorded varying rainfall totals across its governorates in 2025, Muscat, South Al Sharqiyah, and North Al Batinah Governorates recorded annual rainfall totals of less than...

Over the past 20 years, global travel freedom has expanded dramatically, according to the latest  20th anniversary of the Henley Passport Index  In 2006, the most powerful passports — held by...

MUSCAT: The severity of heatwaves in the Sultanate of Oman is projected to increase under all emissions scenarios, according to the country’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) report...

Aviation fuel prices surged last week as the shipping blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continued. According to the Jet Fuel Price Monitor, the global average jet fuel price rose 7.1% from the previous...

Muscat: Middle Eastern carriers saw a 14% year-on-year decrease in demand. Capacity fell 11% year-on-year, and the load factor was 76.3% (-2.6 ppt compared to June 2025), according to International...

Muscat: The Sultanate saw 1.8 million inbound visitors in the first six months of 2026,  The top five nationalities that visited the country during this period are Emiratis (491,503), Indians...

Muscat: The Public Prosecution has reminded that respecting the privacy of victims of accidents and natural disasters is a a moral duty and a legal obligation as per the law on combating...

MUSCAT: Muscat has been ranked among the world’s leading cities for quality of life, securing the top position in Asia in the Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 Quality of Life Index with a score of 180.3 points....

Muscat: If you are looking for a small break from summer heatwaves within the Sultanate of Oman, there are quite a few options with lower temperatures. According to Oman Meteorology, Jabal Shams...

Muscat: The Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 has ranked the capital Muscat first in Asia for Quality of life with 180.3 points. Numbeo 2026 Mid-Year Index is a global database that analyses key developments in...

With the resumption of the conflict between the United States and Iran and the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel prices also surged in the past week, according to the Jet Fuel Price...

Despite frequent setbacks caused by geopolitical tensions, the travel industry remains one of the largest employers and is expected to recover more quickly than many other sectors. While downturns due...

Ticket bookings for the summer months between June and September 2026 suggest that air travel to the Middle East region is gradually recovering from the sharp decline of 63% recorded in March...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's national budget airline, SalamAir, is exploring new destinations in India and plans to set up a base in Salalah to expand operations in the South of Oman. ...

Muscat: Oman's air traffic controllers have been praised by aviation industry leaders for their exceptional handling of increased flight movements during the early stages of the recent Middle...

MUSCAT: Airlines in the Middle East are expected to slip into losses in 2026 as regional conflict, airspace disruptions and soaring fuel costs weigh heavily on financial performance, according to the...