Oman

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir reports 80pc on-time performance in Q2 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2026, recording an OTP of 80.01%, representing an improvement of 15.01% compared to Q1 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils summer experiences in Oman

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a collection of summer experiences celebrating the natural beauty of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the programme combines adventure, wellness and dining.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman awards over $296m tenders for development projects

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Oman has awarded RO114 ($296 million) project development tenders for the first half of the year. These include big-ticket projects such as the third package of Al Batinah Expressway; the construction of Al Jabal Al Abyad Road as well as Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Road dual carriageway.

Finance & Capital Market

More than 100 new finance professionals join Oman workforce

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

More than 100 newly qualified finance professionals qualified as members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Oman, adding to the sultanate's skilled workforce as it pursues economic diversification under Vision 2040.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Travel Hub launches to promote tourism, local experiences

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Oman Travel Hub, a new tourism digital platform founded by Oman-based couple Bader Al Lawati and Anna Chesalina, has been launched to promote the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and hidden experiences while connecting small and medium tourism operators with a global audience.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Thales wins contract to deliver multi-mission surveillance radars to Oman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air India Express restores full West Asia network with Salalah, Kuwait flights

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Air India Express has fully restored connectivity across its West Asia network with the resumption of flights to Salalah and Kuwait.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir adds new route to Sylhet, Bangladesh

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced a new direct service between Muscat and Sylhet (ZYL), Bangladesh, starting in September 2026. The route will operate three weekly flights, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Bangladesh.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Siemens Energy to supply technology for Oman’s 2.6 GW power projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Siemens Energy will supply six gas turbines, six generators and 20-year maintenance services for Oman’s Misfah and Duqm IPP projects, adding nearly 2.6 GW of capacity, increasing national electricity generation by almost 20% and serving more than 2 million people.

Miscellaneous

US-Iran Doha talks remain uncertain; Hormuz traffic gathers pace

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

The prospects for renewed US-Iran diplomacy remained uncertain on Tuesday, with Tehran denying any plans for high-level negotiations even as US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner met Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha to discuss the ongoing negotiations and regional security.