Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:56:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198393/business/economy/ro-300m-digital-investment-3000-annual-jobs-targeted Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198392/business/economy/websites-go-dark-as-ai-exposes-critical-security-flaws LAN network cables plugged into a computer server, as cyber agencies warn that websites may be taken offline while PHP prepares a critical fix, in Berlin. — Reuters LAN network cables plugged into a computer server, as cyber agencies warn that websites may be taken offline while PHP prepares a critical fix, in Berlin. — Reuters Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198390/business/economy/economic-zones-sharpen-focus-on-local-content The regulations establish mechanisms for assessing the economic substance of proposed investments. The regulations establish mechanisms for assessing the economic substance of proposed investments. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198388/business/economy/gold-extends-losses-amid-rate-concerns Gold prices fell over 1% as inflation concerns reinforced expectations of higher interest rates. Gold prices fell over 1% as inflation concerns reinforced expectations of higher interest rates. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198224/business/economy/omans-digital-economy-targets-3000-jobs-a-year Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:59:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198165/business/economy/one-of-omans-first-big-malls-marks-25-years Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:31:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198117/business/economy/oman-targets-british-investment-and-expertise Representatives of Invest Oman, the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the Special Economic Zone at Duqm joined the event. Representatives of Invest Oman, the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the Special Economic Zone at Duqm joined the event. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:43:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198116/business/economy/oman-signs-deal-for-malakai-project-in-barka The project will be developed in phases and incorporate hospitality, leisure and residential facilities within an agricultural setting. The project will be developed in phases and incorporate hospitality, leisure and residential facilities within an agricultural setting. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:42:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198114/business/economy/al-duqm-awards-ro138-million-roads-contract The project is intended to improve access within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The project is intended to improve access within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:38:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198113/business/economy/dhank-signs-ro-200000-development-deals The agreements will fund projects and community initiatives in the wilayat in Al Dhahirah Governorate. The agreements will fund projects and community initiatives in the wilayat in Al Dhahirah Governorate. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:37:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198111/business/economy/veolia-wins-al-asilah-desalination-contract Veolia said the contract would also support Omanisation through training and professional development. Veolia said the contract would also support Omanisation through training and professional development. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:35:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198086/business/economy/what-are-data-centers-doing-a-mind-boggling-amount-of-math Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:02:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198059/business/economy/oman-strengthens-womens-role-in-trade-union The initiative comes as women expand their representation in Oman’s trade union structures. The initiative comes as women expand their representation in Oman’s trade union structures. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:06:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198056/business/economy/ibra-spotlights-sustainable-and-green-urban-solutions The event aims to strengthen coordination between institutions and the community and explore approaches to sustainable urban development. The event aims to strengthen coordination between institutions and the community and explore approaches to sustainable urban development. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:45:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198055/business/economy/oman-allocates-ro-486-million-in-treasury-bills The allocation comprised RO 20 million in 28-day bills and RO 28.6 million in 91-day bills. The allocation comprised RO 20 million in 28-day bills and RO 28.6 million in 91-day bills. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:44:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198054/business/economy/oman-readies-green-investment-pitch-for-cop31 The conference will take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20. The conference will take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:44:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198053/business/economy/ubar-hotels-wins-rights-issue-approval FSA approved a rights issue for Ubar Hotels & Resorts. FSA approved a rights issue for Ubar Hotels & Resorts. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197990/business/economy/tax-exemptions-for-industries-in-oman-zones Foreign investors and eligible real estate owners are provided a framework for obtaining residency. Foreign investors and eligible real estate owners are provided a framework for obtaining residency. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:29:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197989/business/economy/port-of-salalah-transition-puts-200-million-equipment-in-focus The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said on Sunday that a successor would take over after the existing concessions expire. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said on Sunday that a successor would take over after the existing concessions expire. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197988/business/economy/oman-firms-value-added-jumps-312 Employment nevertheless increased, with the number of workers at active private-sector establishments rising 1.4 per cent to 1,827,518 from 1,802,972 in the second quarter of 2025. Employment nevertheless increased, with the number of workers at active private-sector establishments rising 1.4 per cent to 1,827,518 from 1,802,972 in the second quarter of 2025. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197987/business/economy/oman-widens-local-content-investment-drive The phased rollout was reviewed at the second meeting of the Executive Committee for Local Content for 2026, chaired by Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Minister of Economy. The phased rollout was reviewed at the second meeting of the Executive Committee for Local Content for 2026, chaired by Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Minister of Economy. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:26:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197958/business/economy/salalah-port-will-operate-under-existing-concession-agreement-until-november-1-2028 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:10:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197923/business/economy/oman-port-cargo-jumps-to-146-million-tonnes The number of vessels calling at ports and maritime docks outside port boundaries increased 27.9 per cent to more than 11,000, from 8,793 a year earlier. The number of vessels calling at ports and maritime docks outside port boundaries increased 27.9 per cent to more than 11,000, from 8,793 a year earlier. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:48:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197919/business/economy/industrial-projects-bolster-oman-investment-drive Mohammed Ameen Sait, Chief Executive Officer of the Sea Pride Group of Companies. Mohammed Ameen Sait, Chief Executive Officer of the Sea Pride Group of Companies. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:36:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197918/business/economy/oman-food-sectors-grow-33 436 projects were implemented or developed between 2021 and 2025, involving investment exceeding RO 1.70 billion. 436 projects were implemented or developed between 2021 and 2025, involving investment exceeding RO 1.70 billion. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:35:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197917/business/economy/musandam-advances-investment-drive Musandam pursues infrastructure and industrial projects intended to attract investment, improve transport links and broaden its economic base. Musandam pursues infrastructure and industrial projects intended to attract investment, improve transport links and broaden its economic base. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:34:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197869/business/economy/ro-445m-projects-launch-in-al-irfans-expansion Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:58:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197868/business/economy/ai-platform-targets-oman-construction-claims The platform analyses construction records to flag contractual risks and prepare claims for human review, according to Masin AI The platform analyses construction records to flag contractual risks and prepare claims for human review, according to Masin AI Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:57:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197807/business/economy/visit-oman-redraws-strategies-to-navigate-global-challenges Shabib al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman. Shabib al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman. vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:56:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197867/business/economy/us-treasury-urges-renaming-ai-as-super-intelligence We see this as a driving force behind American growth and global growth. We see this as a driving force behind American growth and global growth. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:55:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197866/business/economy/chinese-startup-dexforce-trains-humanoid-robots-using-virtual-data-to-slash-costs DexForce is relying on synthetic data generated in virtual environments to cut costs and improve training efficiency. DexForce is relying on synthetic data generated in virtual environments to cut costs and improve training efficiency. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:54:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197858/business/economy/imf-warns-gulf-economies-will-not-return-to-pre-war-growth-soon Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:30:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197811/business/economy/oman-summit-unveils-new-investment-plans Held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Mohammed bin Salim al Said, it was attended by Shaikh Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). Held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Mohammed bin Salim al Said, it was attended by Shaikh Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197809/business/economy/oman-advances-geothermal-energy-study-of-natural-hot-springs The consultancy tender marks a further step towards assessing the commercial viability of geothermal energy resources in the Sultanate of Oman. The consultancy tender marks a further step towards assessing the commercial viability of geothermal energy resources in the Sultanate of Oman. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197798/business/economy/contract-awarded-for-87km-road-network-in-duqm-fisheries-zone Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:04:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197786/business/economy/saudi-attacks-could-have-negative-spillover-everywhere-imf IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:03:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197752/business/economy/omran-signs-ro-122m-muscat-developments-deals The agreements cover two residential projects at Madinat Al Irfan valued at RO 44.5 million and a RO 78 million development at Yiti that will include a five-star resort and 490 residential units. The agreements cover two residential projects at Madinat Al Irfan valued at RO 44.5 million and a RO 78 million development at Yiti that will include a five-star resort and 490 residential units. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:49:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197751/business/economy/oman-power-demand-set-to-reach-12000-mw-by-2031 Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, said demand was growing at about 7 per cent a year, roughly twice the pace of the wider economy. Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, said demand was growing at about 7 per cent a year, roughly twice the pace of the wider economy. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:46:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197750/business/economy/major-asset-manager-prepares-to-invest-in-oman The conference, hosted by MSX, brought together exchange executives, investment institutions and market specialists to examine connectivity, technology and investor participation. The conference, hosted by MSX, brought together exchange executives, investment institutions and market specialists to examine connectivity, technology and investor participation. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197749/business/economy/oman-targets-investment-in-ai-and-digital-services The Leaders’ AXIS 2026 conference provided a platform for Omani stakeholders to present market opportunities and investment priorities to international participants. The Leaders’ AXIS 2026 conference provided a platform for Omani stakeholders to present market opportunities and investment priorities to international participants. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:43:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197748/business/economy/muscat-municipality-signs-deal-for-unified-municipal-platform The agreement was signed by Ahmed bin Saeed al Ameri, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and Talib bin Hamoud al Rashidi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ithca Group The agreement was signed by Ahmed bin Saeed al Ameri, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and Talib bin Hamoud al Rashidi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ithca Group Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:42:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197729/business/economy/oman-to-maintain-24-growth-this-year-imf Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:33:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197712/business/economy/war-will-widen-gap-between-rich-and-poor-countries-imf President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:48:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197709/business/economy/imf-cuts-middle-east-growth-outlook-due-to-disruptions Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:37:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197705/business/economy/stone-laid-for-ro-57-million-tourism-project-in-masirah An integrated tourism and commercial investment project. An integrated tourism and commercial investment project. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:23:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197673/business/economy/energy-forum-focuses-on-grid-resilience The three-day event features more than 80 expert speakers and industry leaders. The three-day event features more than 80 expert speakers and industry leaders. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:03:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197672/business/economy/omans-oq-trading-delivers-first-diesel-cargo-to-botswana The shipment arrived at the Port of Matola in Mozambique, opening an alternative supply route for landlocked Botswana. The shipment arrived at the Port of Matola in Mozambique, opening an alternative supply route for landlocked Botswana. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:02:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197671/business/economy/gdp-grows-51-in-q2-led-by-oil-sector 2 65 5 2 65 5 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197665/business/economy/oman-grid-plan-covers-723-gw-green-portfolio Ahmed Sulaiyem al Omairi, Senior System Studies Engineer at OETC, during IEEE PowerTalks 2026 in Muscat. Ahmed Sulaiyem al Omairi, Senior System Studies Engineer at OETC, during IEEE PowerTalks 2026 in Muscat. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:21:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197602/business/economy/oman-seeks-digital-innovation-partnerships The fourth meeting of the board will review the alliance’s strategic direction and progress on its initiatives and programmes. The fourth meeting of the board will review the alliance’s strategic direction and progress on its initiatives and programmes. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:51:09 +0400