Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193055/business/oman-accelerates-61-road-projects 2026 had been an exceptional year for road development in Oman. 2026 had been an exceptional year for road development in Oman. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:23:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193054/business/canadian-energy-firm-explores-investment-options-in-oman CBH said it is evaluating potential opportunities in Oman’s downstream energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. CBH said it is evaluating potential opportunities in Oman’s downstream energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:22:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193053/business/oman-fdi-climbs-to-ro-3220-billion Total investment inflows during the January-March period reached RO 2.57 billion. Total investment inflows during the January-March period reached RO 2.57 billion. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:13:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193052/business/oman-gas-output-rises-65 Demand for natural gas strengthened across key sectors. Demand for natural gas strengthened across key sectors. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:12:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193050/business/credit-oman-insures-ro-107-million-sales Domestic insured sales rose 10 per cent to RO 52.60 million. Domestic insured sales rose 10 per cent to RO 52.60 million. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:11:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193051/business/nama-expands-suhar-wastewater-network The expansion covers Al Hambar, Ghail Al Shabul, Al Tarif, Al Waqiba, Al Sabara, Al Shizaw and Al Hazeera. The expansion covers Al Hambar, Ghail Al Shabul, Al Tarif, Al Waqiba, Al Sabara, Al Shizaw and Al Hazeera. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:11:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193008/business/energy/shells-reported-oman-payments-fall-13-as-block-6-output-rises Average oil production from PDO-operated assets increased to 706,000 bpd in 2025, from 680,000 bpd in 2024 Average oil production from PDO-operated assets increased to 706,000 bpd in 2025, from 680,000 bpd in 2024 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:54:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193007/business/energy/hydrom-joins-world-bank-backed-green-hydrogen-partnership Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:52:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193006/business/energy/engineering-contract-inked-for-duqm-green-iron-project Midrex Technologies is the global leader in DRI technology Midrex Technologies is the global leader in DRI technology Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192970/business/banking/bank-nizwa-proposes-alizz-merger-ominvest-to-take-strategic-stake Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:18:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192969/business/new-payroll-leave-insurance-reforms-begin-next-week The reform will cover eligible Omani workers as well as specified categories of non-Omani employees in the public and private sectors. The reform will cover eligible Omani workers as well as specified categories of non-Omani employees in the public and private sectors. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:43:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192968/business/omifco-signs-key-pact-to-supply-urea-to-india Under the arrangement, 50 per cent of the urea purchased by OQ Trading from OMIFCO will be supplied to the Government of India. Under the arrangement, 50 per cent of the urea purchased by OQ Trading from OMIFCO will be supplied to the Government of India. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:39:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192967/business/boeing-nears-approval-of-737-max-anti-ice-fix-paving-way-for-deliveries A Boeing 737 MAX airplane lands after a test flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. — Reuters file photo A Boeing 737 MAX airplane lands after a test flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. — Reuters file photo Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:36:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192966/business/us-imposes-25-tariffs-on-most-brazil-imports a new wave of tariffs could be imposed on dozens of countries, including ⁠China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico. a new wave of tariffs could be imposed on dozens of countries, including ⁠China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192965/business/oil-falls-on-us-iran-conflict-risks Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:33:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192955/business/us-to-impose-25-tariff-on-most-brazilian-imports Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:24:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192921/business/ice-sees-oman-green-ammonia-exports-bound-for-europe Alex Tancock, CEO — InterContinental Energy (ICE). Alex Tancock, CEO — InterContinental Energy (ICE). Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:02:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192920/business/al-mudhaibi-industrial-city-attracts-ro-15-million-investments The city has begun infrastructure works covering 1.34 million square metres of its planned 9 million square metre site. The city has begun infrastructure works covering 1.34 million square metres of its planned 9 million square metre site. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192919/business/al-buraimi-builds-trade-hub-role Total investment in the industrial city has exceeded RO 280 million. Total investment in the industrial city has exceeded RO 280 million. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192918/business/oman-airports-handle-525-million-passengers Muscat International Airport handled 4.76 million passengers. Muscat International Airport handled 4.76 million passengers. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:52:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192917/business/oman-property-deals-reach-ro-117-billion The value of sales contracts rose 2.9 per cent to RO 551.8 million across 27,864 transactions. The value of sales contracts rose 2.9 per cent to RO 551.8 million across 27,864 transactions. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:51:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192916/business/oman-advances-sohar-polymer-plant The project supports Oman Vision 2040 by strengthening the country's manufacturing base. The project supports Oman Vision 2040 by strengthening the country's manufacturing base. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:51:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192915/business/nama-water-brings-jobs-closer-to-home Nama is attempting to build local workforces that can support communities over the long term while reducing employee turnover. Nama is attempting to build local workforces that can support communities over the long term while reducing employee turnover. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:49:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192891/business/economy/chinas-economy-grows-at-slowest-pace-in-years Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:06:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192887/business/markets/trump-drops-plan-to-tax-ships USA-TRUMP/ USA-TRUMP/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:41:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192883/business/markets/iran-threatens-to-block-more-vital-seaways Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:28:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192859/business/greater-salalah-framework-aligns-key-growth-engines The framework identifies the Port and Free Zone, Airport City Logistics Hub and surrounding urban districts as strategic growth areas. The framework identifies the Port and Free Zone, Airport City Logistics Hub and surrounding urban districts as strategic growth areas. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:46:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192858/business/technical-consultant-sought-for-omans-4-gw-solar-pv-programme The four projects under the Solar 2030 IPPs programme are scheduled for commercial launch by mid-2030. The four projects under the Solar 2030 IPPs programme are scheduled for commercial launch by mid-2030. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192857/business/raysut-cement-returns-to-profit Raysut Raysut Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192855/business/refinery-production-in-oman-reaches-899-million-barrels Jet fuel production bucked the trend, increasing 5.5 per cent to 11.73 million barrels. Jet fuel production bucked the trend, increasing 5.5 per cent to 11.73 million barrels. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:44:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192854/business/india-opens-tariff-quotas-for-omani-exports The agreement also grants preferential treatment to Omani marble exports. The agreement also grants preferential treatment to Omani marble exports. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:43:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192853/business/oman-oil-jumps-above-82-on-gulf-tensions The latest price compares with Monday's settlement of $72.11 a barrel. The latest price compares with Monday's settlement of $72.11 a barrel. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:42:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192852/business/development-bank-lending-portfolio-crosses-1-billion-mark The milestone reflects Development Bank’s role in supporting businesses and driving economic growth across the Sultanate of Oman. The milestone reflects Development Bank’s role in supporting businesses and driving economic growth across the Sultanate of Oman. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:42:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192831/business/markets/oman-crude-surges-by-over-10-to-8217 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:54:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192825/business/markets/fsa-de-registers-reliance-audit-firm-over-unlicensed-practice Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:48:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192822/business/markets/oil-prices-surge-on-us-iran-attacks-tech-shares-fall Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:03:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192811/business/markets/trumps-hormuz-fee-could-double-the-cost-of-shipping UAEIRAN-US-ISRAEL-WAR UAEIRAN-US-ISRAEL-WAR Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:35:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192780/business/ro-43-billion-investment-plan-to-reshape-salalah Presented during a workshop on Monday, the programme comprises 114 proposed capital projects and 147 technical assessments. Presented during a workshop on Monday, the programme comprises 114 proposed capital projects and 147 technical assessments. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:09:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192779/business/triple-hub-digital-triangle-to-anchor-omans-ai-ecosystem Dr Ali Al Shidhani speaking at the Geneva forum. Dr Ali Al Shidhani speaking at the Geneva forum. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:07:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192778/business/food-prices-lift-oman-inflation-to-28 Food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded the largest annual increase among the main consumer price index groups, rising 6.1 per cent compared with June 2025. Food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded the largest annual increase among the main consumer price index groups, rising 6.1 per cent compared with June 2025. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192777/business/nama-accelerates-drive-towards-fully-omani-water-workforce The programme will lift Omanisation in Nama's operation and maintenance contracts to more than 90 per cent. The programme will lift Omanisation in Nama's operation and maintenance contracts to more than 90 per cent. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:04:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192776/business/oman-power-output-rises-68 Total electricity generation reached 20,314 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by the end of May, up from 19,027.4 GWh in the corresponding period of 2025. Total electricity generation reached 20,314 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by the end of May, up from 19,027.4 GWh in the corresponding period of 2025. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:01:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192775/business/vale-squ-study-new-uses-for-iron-ore-by-products Road construction emerged as the most promising application because it can absorb large volumes of the material. Road construction emerged as the most promising application because it can absorb large volumes of the material. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192774/business/making-cepa-count-what-oman-needs-to-do-next Researchers found that bilateral trade will expand considerably following tariff liberalisation. Researchers found that bilateral trade will expand considerably following tariff liberalisation. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:04:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192759/business/energy/omans-electricity-production-rises-by-68 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:55:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192753/business/cars/how-volkswagens-troubles-were-made-in-china Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:05:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192751/business/greater-salalah-framework-outlines-integrated-vision-for-2040 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:34:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192744/business/markets/hormuz-traffic-slows-to-a-multi-week-low A cargo ship is anchored near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. A cargo ship is anchored near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:48:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192742/business/energy/oil-prices-surge-as-hormuz-disruption-continues Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:34:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192707/business/al-dhahirah-food-investments-reach-ro-84-million The total includes a recently signed poultry farming project involving Al Namaa Company with an investment value of RO 28.85 million. The total includes a recently signed poultry farming project involving Al Namaa Company with an investment value of RO 28.85 million. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:17:30 +0400