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Future Fund Oman backs $1.2 bn to projects

MUSCAT, DEC 18Future Fund Oman announced record activity in 2025, approving 141 projects this year and lifting total commitments to $1.2 billion as the fund accelerates Oman's economic diversification agenda. ...

Since launch, the fund has assessed 828 proposals and approved 141 projects valued at around $3.4 billion, spanning nine major strategic investments.

Value of wheat output tops RO 3 million in 2024-2025 season

Dhofar contributed 76 per cent of Oman’s total wheat production this year, yielding 7,723 tonnes.

Oman, Belarus ink deals to boost industrial and digital cooperation

The MoUs are aimed at strengthening cooperation and facilitating technology transfer in the automotive and smart technology sectors.

Mattress manufacturing plant in SOHAR Freezone

The project also advances integration into global supply chains, with the potential to localise sourcing and strengthen regional value chains in the long term.

Asyad Shipping’s training initiative strengthens Oman's status in global trade

Asyad Shipping has trained 230 Omani nationals to work on commercial vessels under a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in 2023.

Oman celebrates International Seafarers

MoTCIT celebrated the International Day of the Seafarer under the auspices of Dr Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of Economy.

Oman unveils Advanced Air Mobility Sandbox

Officials representing the Ministry, CAA, GUAMobility and other stakeholders at the Paris event. (Picture credit: GUAMobility)

Oman takes part in global financing reform talks in Spain

Heading Oman's delegation is Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, joined by Ahmed bin Jaafar al Musalmi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, along with several senior officials.

Oman unveils Hadatha Centre to promote cybersecurity innovation

Oman unveils Hadatha Centre to promote cybersecurity innovation

Tariff risks muddy global outlook for factories

An employee measures a newly manufactured ball mill machine at a factory in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China. — Reuters

Brookfield buys majority stake in Oman Tower Company

Brookfield is the world’s second-largest owner of telecommunications towers.

Innovation hackathon launches to advance digital transformation

Salem bin Ali al Mahrouqi

Oman Air launches direct flights to Amsterdam

The launch was marked by an official ceremony at Muscat International Airport.

Locations for proposed Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Airport

The proposed airport is expected to boost tourism to Al Jabal Al Akhdar.

OIA’s expanding strategic alliances boost FDI and knowledge inflows

Building on its portfolio of seven bilateral alliances – with India, Qatar, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Spain, and Uzbekistan – OIA added two new partnerships in 2024, with Jordan and Turkiye.

First Oman-made long stroke pump unit launched

The full value chain — from concept design to commissioning — is being built inside the Sultanate of Oman.
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