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The scale of the investment underscores the national priority placed on resilient infrastructure to support economic diversification and sustainable urban growth.
Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan

MUSCAT, DEC 15Nama 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, committing an estimated RO 11.1 billion (approximately $28.8 billion) up to 2050 to secure the nation's water future. This comprehensive capital expenditure (CAPEX)...
The scale of the investment underscores the national priority placed on resilient infrastructure to support economic diversification and sustainable urban growth.

Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan
The Muttrah Teleferik project in Muscat is a major new tourism and urban-experience initiative currently being developed by Sabeen Investments in the historic Muttrah area.

Muttrah Teleferik invites investors to develop tourism facilities
Executives representing 44.01, Holcim and other partners at the agreement signing.

Oman’s 44.01 launches region’s first cement plant mineralisation project
Tank capacity taking shape at Duqm SEZ as part of ACME Group’s green ammonia project.

Hydrogen project set for commissioning by Q4 2026
Held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Tarik bin Shabib al Said, Chairman of OGFA, the event formed part of Oman Water Week and was conducted in collaboration with Nama Water Services, with support from the German Water Partnership.

Water Majlis 2025 puts spotlight on Oman’s water security
OQBI’s integrated complex at Salalah produces methanol, ammonia and LPG

OQBI inks ammonia offtake pact with Deepak Oman
The programme aims to support the alignment of national legislation with international labour standards.

Oman hosts workshop on international labour standards
People visit the Temple of Heaven on a snowy day in Beijing

China nears first investment decline in 3 decades
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Dollar falls after Federal Reserve cuts rates
Representatives of the Holland Hydrogen Hub and their Omani partner organisations at the recent Green Hydrogen Summit Oman, Muscat.

Hydrogen alliance kicks off NoorBridge project
The two sides reviewed ways to facilitate closer business engagement and enhance cooperation frameworks.

Oman, Burkina Faso seek stronger economic partnership
Dr Saleh bin Said Masan, Under-Secretary for Commerce and Industry — MoCIIP, addressing the forum on Sunday.

Sanad Lab to develop future services road map
Nicholas Forissier, France's Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness.

Oman-France economic partnership soars
MDO, which operates as the sector’s investment and development arm, holds 14 concession areas covering about 24,000 square kilometres.

Oman advances strategic mineral exploration
The dialogue is one of the GCF’s most prominent annual regional events and runs until December 16.

Oman hosts GCF regional dialogue
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Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, delivered an address.

Oman marks 80th anniversary of UN founding

The celebration brought together community members to reflect values of inclusion.

Al Dakhiliyah highlights abilities and inclusion

The sessions targeted students from public, private schools, special education schools and social integration schools.

Unicef Oman holds dialogue sessions for students

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Dhofar University marks 21st graduation with 1,332 students

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Bahrain marks National Day tomorrow

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Five-star Seeb thrash Saham to go top

De Gram’ claimed the silver at the eighth International Arabian Horse Beauty Show 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

Royal Cavalry wins silver at Arabian horse beauty contest in Saudi Arabia

A total of 15 clubs are confirmed to participate in the championship.

Oman Badminton tourney for clubs to begin on Thursday

BUSINESS VIDEOS
Economy
Executives representing 44.01, Holcim and other partners at the agreement signing.

Oman’s 44.01 launches region’s first cement plant mineralisation project

MUSCAT, DEC 15 Omani carbon mineralisation company 44.01, has announced the launch of the first pilot project to mineralise carbon dioxide from a cement plant, in collaboration with Holcim, in Al Fujairah, UAE.The pilot project aims to capture five...

The Muttrah Teleferik project in Muscat is a major new tourism and urban-experience initiative currently being developed by Sabeen Investments in the historic Muttrah area.
Muttrah Teleferik invites investors to develop tourism facilities
Held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Tarik bin Shabib al Said, Chairman of OGFA, the event formed part of Oman Water Week and was conducted in collaboration with Nama Water Services, with support from the German Water Partnership.
Water Majlis 2025 puts spotlight on Oman’s water security
The programme aims to support the alignment of national legislation with international labour standards.

Oman hosts workshop on international labour standards
Representatives of the Holland Hydrogen Hub and their Omani partner organisations at the recent Green Hydrogen Summit Oman, Muscat.

Hydrogen alliance kicks off NoorBridge project
The two sides reviewed ways to facilitate closer business engagement and enhance cooperation frameworks.

Oman, Burkina Faso seek stronger economic partnership
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Markets

People visit the Temple of Heaven on a snowy day in Beijing

China nears first investment decline in 3 decades

Dollar falls after Federal Reserve cuts rates

MSX records full ESG compliance

Gold near record levels

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is valued at $800 billion

Banking

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How to use the Omani Rial symbol

Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, mobile transfers: How customers make payments in Oman

Maal: Oman has its own national payment card

Pilot launch of Maal card on Nov 20, CBO announces fee structure

CBO clarifies the prevalence of digital transactions in Oman

Energy

The scale of the investment underscores the national priority placed on resilient infrastructure to support economic diversification and sustainable urban growth.

Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan

Hydrogen project set for commissioning by Q4 2026

OQBI inks ammonia offtake pact with Deepak Oman

Green Build Oman Forum drives low-carbon construction

Labour Ministry announces licensing rules for energy and mining jobs

Aviation
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Oman Air to meet transformation target for 2025: CCO

Muscat: The national airline, Oman Air, said that it is going to hit its transformation target for 2025, which means the company should end the year significantly closer to being breakeven.Speaking...
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Fewer than 100 A320s still grounded for fix: Airbus

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Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall

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Updates done on all A320 aircraft registered in Oman: CAA

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Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian carriers

ENTREPRENEURS
Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan

MUSCAT, DEC 15Nama 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, committing an...

The scale of the investment underscores the national priority placed on resilient infrastructure to support economic diversification and sustainable urban growth.

Muttrah Teleferik invites investors to develop tourism facilities

Oman’s 44.01 launches region’s first cement plant mineralisation project

Hydrogen project set for commissioning by Q4 2026
Property
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New OCCI headquarters to come up in Madinat al Irfan
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How long-term visas are reshaping Gulf real estate
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15 firms begin French Architecture Tour 2025 in Muscat
Tourism

The "Revival of Earthen Architecture” initiative focuses on reintroducing clay using modern engineering methods that aim to improve performance while maintaining its cultural and environmental value.

Earthen architecture for greener construction

Tourism and heritage drive Oman's non-oil growth

Mövenpick celebrates 10 years of kilo of kindness

Oman hosts workshop to boost European tourism

TOURISE announces $113 billion in portfolio investments

RO 100 million tourism boost across Oman

A look at this year's Best UN Tourism Villages

Cars

SINOTRUK hosts successful 2025 Global Partner Conference

Tesla reveals cheaper versions of its cars

Jaguar faces a prolonged shutdown after a cyberattack

China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a tailspin

German carmakers, hit by Chinese rivals, stage a comeback

Ford recalls 1.9 million vehicles over faulty rear-view camera

Tesla taps Samsung for AI6 Chips in $16.5 billion deal

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