Oman

Construction & Real Estate

Sultan Haitham City launches tenders for school complex, cultural centre

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Oman's Sultan Haitham City, represented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, has floated two tenders for the construction of a Government School Complex and a Cultural and Social Centre.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman prepares integrated aviation plan for Khareef Dhofar 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced its operational readiness for the 2026 Khareef Dhofar season, running from 21 June to 20 September, confirming a coordinated national plan to expand air connectivity and increase capacity on the high-demand Muscat–Salalah route.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman hotels record 696,911 guests, $250m revenue

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The number of guests in hotels rated 3-5 stars in Oman reached 696,911 guests by the end of April 2026, while hotel revenues amounted to RO96 million ($250 million).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s key summer tourism festival set for mid-July launch

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 is expected to boost tourism and regional economic growth in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, running from July 15 to August’s end and highlighting the area’s natural attractions for visitors.

Finance & Capital Market

Omani bank Nazwa's sovereign sukuk draws $648m in orders

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Leading Omani bank Nizwa has successfully managed the launch of the 11th series of local sovereign sukuk issued by the sultanate. The total demand of the sukuk reached RO250 million ($648 million), thus reflecting strong investor interest that exceeded the size of the issuance.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Three Indian crew members missing after attack on ship off Oman

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Three Indian crew members remain missing after a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would strike Iran "hard" again, raising fears of further escalation across the Gulf.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman unveils $31m hospitality projects in Al Hamra, Mirbat

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed two usufruct agreements to establish a four-star resort in the Wilayat of Al Hamra in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and a five-star hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat in Dhofar Governorate, with an investment cost exceeding $31 million.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman launches ambitious Greater Muscat Structure Plan

Sat, 09 May 2026

Oman has officially launched the Greater Muscat Structure Plan, a landmark urban strategy that lays out a bold vision to transform the capital region into one of the Middle East’s most sustainable, connected and competitive metropolitan areas.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman unveils $10.4m tourism park development in Salalah

Thu, 07 May 2026

Dhofar Governorate signed a RO4 million ($10.4 million) contract with Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals to develop Ateen Natural Park, a 270,000-square-meter integrated tourism and leisure destination in Salalah offering nature, relaxation, and family-friendly attractions.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World, OPAZ teams review Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone progress

Thu, 07 May 2026

DP World has hosted a high-level delegation from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) of Oman to review progress on the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and discuss the next stages of development.