Oman

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Iran's military to coordinate Strait of Hormuz passage: Tehran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Iran has said that the country’s military will coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman's Nama signs new power purchase deals for 3,500MW projects

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has signed new power purchase agreements with three independent power producers - Phoenix, Al Batinah and Al Suwadi Power - for gas-fired power projects with a combined capacity of 3,500MW in the sultanate.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman hosts workshop on naturally occurring radioactive material waste facility project

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, with be’ah, held a workshop on a national facility to manage naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) waste, supporting efforts to build a safe, integrated system for handling radioactive waste from oil and gas activities.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chambers explores enhanced trade ties with Oman’s Sohar region

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Dubai Chambers explored ways to strengthen the resilience of bilateral trade flows with Oman during a visit on Monday by a delegation led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to Sohar in Oman’s Al Batinah North Governorate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman signs agreement to develop, operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed an agreement with Wasil Investment Company to develop and operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen private sector participation in managing archaeological sites.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir reports 65.6pc on-time performance in Q1 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

SalamAir announced its Q1 2026 On-Time Performance results, operating 5,520 flights and carrying 778,410 passengers across its network, achieving a 65.6% OTP rate during the first quarter of the year.

Finance & Capital Market

Oman's Islamic bank Nizwa names Acting CEO

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Bank Nizwa, a key Islamic bank in Oman, has announced the appointment of Tariq Atiq as its Acting CEO. This leadership transition reflects the bank's forward-looking strategy and underscores its confidence in a seamless succession that upholds institutional stability and ensures continuity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Youth-focused renewable energy initiative kicks off in Sohar

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

A programme on sustainability and renewable energy has begun in the Wilayat of Sohar, in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, Oman. The programme is organised by the Youth Centre and SOHAR Port and Freezone. It aims to equip over 50 young Omanis, aged 25–34, with essential skills for the global energy transition.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman tourism GDP contribution rises to $3bn

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Oman's tourism sector continued growth in 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) contribution reaching OMR 1.135 billion ($3 billion), up 3.7% from 2024's OMR 1.095 billion.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Steel, construction projects lead $519m industrial push in Oman

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones has signed RO200 million ($519 million) agreements to establish a portfolio of industrial projects across its free zones, supporting its push to build an export-oriented industrial base spanning steel, construction and industrial products, said a report.