Oman

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQEP reports robust financial performance, strategic expansion plans

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) reported 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion and EBITDA of $941 million (81% margin). Operating cash flow strengthened, and the company targets 300 kboepd production by 2030 while maintaining disciplined leverage and shareholder returns.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Nama set to award new PPAs for 3500MW power projects in Oman

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company is set to ink new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Oman's top listed power generation companies – Al Suwadi, Al Batinah and Phoenix Power - for three gas-fired Independent Power Projects (IPPs) with a combined 3,500 MW capacity in the sultanate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Campaign to promote Oman’s local tourism during Eid Al Fitr holiday

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Eid Al Fitr offers residents in Oman a chance to explore diverse tourist attractions, supported by a Ministry of Heritage and Tourism campaign enabling governorates to host cultural and entertainment events during the holiday.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Decline in O&G prices pushes Oman producer index down 3.3pc

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Oman’s Producer Price Index fell 3.3 per cent in Q4 2025 compared with Q4 2024, according to NCSI. The decline was driven by a 5.8 per cent drop in mining and quarrying prices, mainly due to a 6 per cent fall in crude oil and natural gas prices.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Jindal Steel Duqm Project enters installation phase, key reactor arrives

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

The $3 billion low-carbon steel project being developed by Jindal Steel in Duqm Special Economic Zone has moved into the equipment installation stage following the arrival of a key reactor at the Port of Duqm, marking a major construction milestone for one of the region’s largest green steel investments.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s ancient quarters undergo tourism-led revival

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Oman's ancient quarters are experiencing a renaissance, with intensifying restoration and development efforts transforming these heritage sites into vibrant tourism destinations that seamlessly blend authenticity with contemporary renewal.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

New agreement advances Sumharam Park, sustainable tourism in Oman

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed an agreement with Sumharam Tourism Investment Company to develop and operate Sumharam Archaeological Park at Khor Rori, aiming to promote sustainable cultural heritage tourism in Dhofar.

Miscellaneous

Iranian attacks on Gulf civilian infrastructure continue

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Iran continued its attacks on civilian and economic infrastructure across the Gulf on Wednesday, showing no respite in the ongoing Middle East conflict as regional air defence systems intercepted waves of drones, ballistic missiles and other aerial threats targeting key cities, airports and energy facilities.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Madayn unveils $637m Oman industrial cities development plan

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) will invest RO245 million ($637 million) in infrastructure and development projects across its industrial cities between 2026 and 2030 as part of efforts to boost investment and economic diversification, said its top official.

Construction & Real Estate

Nama Dhofar launches tender for key desalination plant in Oman

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Nama Dhofar Services, a leading provider of electricity, water, and wastewater services in Oman, has invited bids from leading project developers and utility majors for the construction of Al Houtah Desalination Project in the Rakhyut province of Dhofar Governorates.