Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:12:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192511/business/economy/oman-and-jordan-launch-100m-investment-firm The strategic partnership builds on OIA's approach to enhancing the geographic and sectoral diversification of its investment portfolio. The strategic partnership builds on OIA's approach to enhancing the geographic and sectoral diversification of its investment portfolio. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:35:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192510/business/economy/rakiza-iv3-aqua-to-acquire-oq-stake-in-suhar-industrial-water-utility Majis Industrial Services specialises in industrial water solutions and utilities serving Suhar's industrial sector. Majis Industrial Services specialises in industrial water solutions and utilities serving Suhar's industrial sector. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:33:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192509/business/economy/oman-and-thailand-sign-aml-cooperation-pact Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:32:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192508/business/economy/omifco-shares-list-on-msx-post-landmark-ipo Dignitaries and officials at the formal listing of OMIFCO on the MSX on Wednesday. Dignitaries and officials at the formal listing of OMIFCO on the MSX on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:31:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192506/business/economy/mamun-expands-hk-presence-to-boost-oman-gcc-trade-finance-links Mamun representatives meeting with executives in Hong Kong. Mamun representatives meeting with executives in Hong Kong. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:29:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192505/business/economy/ifc-sees-united-solar-as-diversification-catalyst Wendy Werner, World Bank Group Country Manager for Oman. Wendy Werner, World Bank Group Country Manager for Oman. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:28:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192499/business/economy/oman-jordan-launch-ro-385m-joint-investment-company Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:32:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192444/business/economy/mdo-partners-with-solidcore-resources-to-advance-copper-exploration-project Under the agreement, Solidcore Resources will earn up to a 60 per cent stake in the project through a phased investment structure. Under the agreement, Solidcore Resources will earn up to a 60 per cent stake in the project through a phased investment structure. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:28:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192380/business/economy/united-solar-closes-16-bn-funding The company said IFC has now arranged and mobilised more than 30 per cent of the total project financing. The company said IFC has now arranged and mobilised more than 30 per cent of the total project financing. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:39:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192378/business/economy/omans-mega-pumped-hydro-bet-investing-in-a-100-year-energy-asset Image for illustration: A new reservoir planned on top of Jabal Abyadh will accommodate multiple reversible pump-turbines, transformers, and associated electromechanical systems. Image for illustration: A new reservoir planned on top of Jabal Abyadh will accommodate multiple reversible pump-turbines, transformers, and associated electromechanical systems. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:34:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192377/business/economy/world-absorbs-historic-iran-war-oil-supply-loss A 3D-printed oil pump jack and oil barrels are placed on dollar banknotes in this illustration picture. — Reuters A 3D-printed oil pump jack and oil barrels are placed on dollar banknotes in this illustration picture. — Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192375/business/economy/global-investors-express-strong-confidence-in-gulf-economy-survey James Davies, Chief Executive Officer of Consulum James Davies, Chief Executive Officer of Consulum Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:31:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192314/business/economy/omani-brands-target-egypt-through-franchising The OCCI steps up efforts to position franchising as a driver of private sector growth and economic diversification. The OCCI steps up efforts to position franchising as a driver of private sector growth and economic diversification. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:25:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192313/business/economy/oman-to-modernise-air-traffic-surveillance-system Officials signing the agreement in Paris recently. Officials signing the agreement in Paris recently. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:25:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192196/business/economy/oman-posts-26-gdp-growth-in-first-quarter At constant prices, the economy expanded, supported by a 4.59 per cent rise in oil activities and 2.36 per cent growth in non-oil activities. At constant prices, the economy expanded, supported by a 4.59 per cent rise in oil activities and 2.36 per cent growth in non-oil activities. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:12:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192195/business/economy/oman-advanced-air-mobility-strategy-pact GUAMobility-led consortium to develop Oman’s National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy. GUAMobility-led consortium to develop Oman’s National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:10:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192194/business/economy/omani-firms-can-adopt-ai-while-keeping-data-at-home Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:09:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192131/business/economy/etlaq-latitude-sign-pact-for-first-launch-from-oman Etlaq and Latitude will establish a framework for the first experimental launch of Latitude's launch vehicle from Etlaq Spaceport. Etlaq and Latitude will establish a framework for the first experimental launch of Latitude's launch vehicle from Etlaq Spaceport. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192130/business/economy/oman-weighs-musandam-power-interconnection-via-subsea-cable At the heart of the proposed interconnection project is a 141km long submarine cable extending from Shinas (North Al Batinah) to Dibba (Musandam) [Picture for illustration] At the heart of the proposed interconnection project is a 141km long submarine cable extending from Shinas (North Al Batinah) to Dibba (Musandam) [Picture for illustration] Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192129/business/economy/grid-ambitions-raise-stakes-for-cable-makers Erkan Aydogdu, Oman Cables CEO Erkan Aydogdu, Oman Cables CEO Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:42:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192128/business/economy/asyad-shipping-secures-food-cargo-support The initiative is aimed at strengthening national food security, improving supply chain resilience and moderating logistics costs for essential food imports into Oman. The initiative is aimed at strengthening national food security, improving supply chain resilience and moderating logistics costs for essential food imports into Oman. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:40:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192127/business/economy/new-podcast-celebrates-success-stories-with-tariq "With Tariq" is dedicated to exploring the stories behind success. "With Tariq" is dedicated to exploring the stories behind success. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:39:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192120/business/economy/asyad-introduces-new-logistics-measures-to-ease-food-shipments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:04:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192076/business/economy/edf-to-invest-in-energy-storage-and-solar-projects Anwar bin Hilal al Jabri, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Oman and Beatrice Buffon, Chief Executive Officer of EDF Power Solutions. Anwar bin Hilal al Jabri, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Oman and Beatrice Buffon, Chief Executive Officer of EDF Power Solutions. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:55:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192075/business/economy/oman-french-firm-partner-on-smart-meter-manufacturing The partnership aims to transfer expertise in smart metering and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to Oman. The partnership aims to transfer expertise in smart metering and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to Oman. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:54:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192074/business/economy/suez-wins-ro-900-million-water-services-pact-in-oman Qais al Zakwani, CEO - Nama Water Services (left), with a representative of SUEZ at the agreement signing in Paris. Qais al Zakwani, CEO - Nama Water Services (left), with a representative of SUEZ at the agreement signing in Paris. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:53:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192073/business/economy/asyadcma-cgm-pact-for-400m-logistics-terminal Eng Abdulrahman al Hatmi, Group CEO of Asyad Group, with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group Eng Abdulrahman al Hatmi, Group CEO of Asyad Group, with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:31:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192071/business/economy/mou-signed-on-smart-transportation-technologies The MoU will see the companies explore opportunities to integrate advanced digital solutions into public and commercial transport systems. The MoU will see the companies explore opportunities to integrate advanced digital solutions into public and commercial transport systems. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:29:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192028/business/economy/two-major-bess-projects-near-completion-in-oman Each BESs project has a storage capacity of 500 MW / 2,000 MWh, enabling it to deliver 500 MW of electricity continuously for four hours. Each BESs project has a storage capacity of 500 MW / 2,000 MWh, enabling it to deliver 500 MW of electricity continuously for four hours. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192027/business/economy/oman-studies-first-pumped-hydro-energy-project Wadi Dayqah Dam in Qurayyat. Wadi Dayqah Dam in Qurayyat. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192025/business/economy/dhofar-frankincense-eyes-global-luxury-market Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:02:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192023/business/economy/initiative-launches-drive-for-secure-enterprise-ai-in-oman Diaa Eldin Ali, Senior Data and AI Customer Engineer at Google Cloud , speaks on multi-tiered architecture structured around the Gemini enterprise ecosystem. Diaa Eldin Ali, Senior Data and AI Customer Engineer at Google Cloud , speaks on multi-tiered architecture structured around the Gemini enterprise ecosystem. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:58:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192022/business/economy/oman-hosts-gcc-energy-standards-meetings Participants review the draft standards under the Gulf Standards Plan 2026. Participants review the draft standards under the Gulf Standards Plan 2026. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:57:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192007/business/economy/middle-east-producers-push-on-with-oil-lng-loadings-despite-ship-attacks Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:04:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191972/business/economy/dhofar-expands-tourism-base-as-hotel-rooms-top-8400 The growth comes as Dhofar looks to ease pressure on accommodation during the monsoon months. The growth comes as Dhofar looks to ease pressure on accommodation during the monsoon months. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:05:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191971/business/economy/oman-development-financing-reaches-ro-214-million-in-2025 Industry remained the largest recipient of development financing, receiving RO 71 million. Industry remained the largest recipient of development financing, receiving RO 71 million. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:04:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191970/business/economy/al-mouj-muscat-added-ro-878m-to-omans-gdp The integrated tourism complex has generated more than RO 1 billion in cumulative revenue while facilitating RO 880 million in foreign direct investment. The integrated tourism complex has generated more than RO 1 billion in cumulative revenue while facilitating RO 880 million in foreign direct investment. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:02:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191969/business/economy/electric-trucks-to-spur-transport-efficiency-and-emission-reduction Electric prime-mover deployed by Oman Flour Mills. Electric prime-mover deployed by Oman Flour Mills. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191968/business/economy/whatsapp-emerges-as-omans-new-shopfront-as-ai-reshapes-e-commerce Talal al Marhoon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wiya Talal al Marhoon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wiya Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:59:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191909/business/economy/oman-plans-integrated-green-industrial-park The zone will leverage Al Duqm's growing green hydrogen ecosystem (Image for illustration). The zone will leverage Al Duqm's growing green hydrogen ecosystem (Image for illustration). Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:41:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191908/business/economy/oman-non-oil-exports-reach-ro161-billion-in-q1-2026 Re-exports increased to RO 367 million by the end of March, compared with RO 351 million during the same period of 2025. Re-exports increased to RO 367 million by the end of March, compared with RO 351 million during the same period of 2025. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:40:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191907/business/economy/oman-seeks-bids-for-al-khoudh-dam The Wadi Al Khoudh project forms part of the wider Climate-Resilient Flood Protection Dams Project, backed by IsDB financing (Picture for illustration). The Wadi Al Khoudh project forms part of the wider Climate-Resilient Flood Protection Dams Project, backed by IsDB financing (Picture for illustration). Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:37:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191906/business/economy/royal-visit-to-strengthen-oman-france-relations Sulaiman al Harthy, President, Omani French Friendship Association Sulaiman al Harthy, President, Omani French Friendship Association Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:36:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191905/business/economy/mazoon-dairy-strengthens-omans-food-security-drive Mazoon dairy farm uses advanced systems for animal care, nutrition and veterinary supervision. Mazoon dairy farm uses advanced systems for animal care, nutrition and veterinary supervision. saudalansari07@gmail.com (Saud Al Ansari) Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:35:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191904/business/economy/insurance-investments-climb-to-ro-876-million National insurers accounted for RO 588.8 million of total investments, while foreign insurers held investments valued at RO 287.5 million. National insurers accounted for RO 588.8 million of total investments, while foreign insurers held investments valued at RO 287.5 million. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:34:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191827/business/economy/al-najd-agricultural-city-to-host-13000-residents The agricultural city is planned in layers, with clusters of rectangular farms of varying sizes radiating outward from a compact central town. The agricultural city is planned in layers, with clusters of rectangular farms of varying sizes radiating outward from a compact central town. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:36:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191825/business/economy/oman-us-executives-discuss-regional-supply-chains The discussion highlights Oman's growing role in global trade networks. The discussion highlights Oman's growing role in global trade networks. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:33:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191824/business/economy/igc-signs-spot-gas-market-pacts-to-spur-omans-industry Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:33:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191823/business/economy/asian-markets-rise-on-ai-optimism-boost AI optimism lifts Asian Markets as chip stocks surge AI optimism lifts Asian Markets as chip stocks surge Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:32:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191822/business/economy/dollar-heads-for-strong-monthly-gain-ahead-of-us-inflation-data Currency markets react as dollar hits 13-month peak Currency markets react as dollar hits 13-month peak Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:04 +0400