morearticles - oman observer

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Dhu al-Qaadah 12, 1447 H
clear sky
weather
OMAN
22°C / 22°C
EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
Economy

Al Sharqiyah South growth surges

MUSCAT, APRIL 29Al Sharqiyah South Governorate has recorded strong economic performance in recent years, supported by the implementation of development policies aligned with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which...

Work is underway on 158 projects within the governorate’s programme.

Oman launches floating factory to revolutionise fisheries

The "Floating Factory" is a high-tech vessel that allows for the immediate processing of marine products.

Vehicle registrations in Oman continue an upward trend

Private vehicles accounted for the largest share, totalling 1.46 million units.

Project to position Oman as global grain trading hub

The Strategic Silos Project will leverage the Port of Salalah’s logistics infrastructure, maritime connectivity and cargo-handling capabilities.

US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks

Construction workers are seen at a residential housing development in San Diego, California. — Reuters

Oman launches marble investment openings

The two areas cover a combined 2.55 square kilometres, with preliminary studies indicating the presence of dark marble deposits with promising investment potential.

Hospitality expansion drives Oman’s hotel revenue growth to RO 193 million

By the end of September, Oman had 36,300 hotel rooms in operation, with another 1,000 set for completion in Q4 2025.

Al Duqm emerges as Oman’s launchpad for Petrochemicals 2.0

The podcast, hosted by Talal al Shahri, brought together Mohammed al Hashmi (OQ8), Khalid al Qassabi — MoCIIP and Dr Idris al Siyabi (PDO).

Credit Oman insured sales reach RO 264.7 million by Q3

The industrial portfolio supported by Credit Oman spans a wide range of products.

Govt offers incentives to create joint-stock firms

No Image

Study maps job potential of Oman’s clean economy

The report, titled ‘Building Workforce Readiness: The Oman Clean Energy Labour Outlook’ was commissioned by the Oman Energy Association (OPAL)

Oman–India CEPA reduces friction, improves policy clarity: Economist

CEPA provides a clearer, rules-based structure for trade, services and investment: Azza Al Habsi

Oman launches several AI pilot projects across several key sectors

The Sultanate of Oman is advancing the use of artificial intelligence through pilot projects designed to improve efficiency, accuracy and service delivery across government sectors.

S&P 500, Dow hit all-time closing highs

Gold pulled back slightly after breaching $4,500 per ounce, with spot gold at $4,480.23 and US futures at $4,483.40.— Reuters

Nvidia licenses Groq tech, hires executives

The deal follows a growing trend among major tech firms of acquiring technology and talent without fully buying the target companies.— Reuters

EU expands emissions compensation

The new guidelines should prevent "carbon leakage," which occurs when companies relocate production to countries outside the EU — Reuters
MOST READ
No Image
High fares leave India-bound summer travelers from Oman grounded Sohar records highest temperature in Oman Muscat’s forgotten trail turns into a scenic haven HM paying visit to North, and South al Sharqiyah governorates
podcast
FOLLOW US
READ THE EPAPER
Newspaper
arrow up
home icon