Oman

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

United Solar secures $900m financing for Oman polysilicon facility

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

United Solar Holding today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, United Solar Polysilicon (USP), has secured over $900 million to complete financing for its state-of-the-art polysilicon facility in Oman.

Finance & Capital Market

Oman 2026 budget sees 1.5% rise in spending to $31.15bn

Fri, 02 Jan 2026

Oman's General State Budget for 2026 forecasts total public expenditure of approximately RO11.977 billion ($31.15 billion), rising by 1.5 percent from the approved expenditure for 2025.

Construction & Real Estate Education, HR & Training

Oman University of Science and Technology kicks off work on new Muscat campus

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Oman's National University of Science and Technology has announced that work has begun on its new university campus at Sultan Haitham City located within the Muscat governorate. Spanning a 31,890-sq-m area, the key facility will have the capacity to accommodate 2,435 students.

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

Masdar consortium achieves financial close for major Oman clean energy project

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

Abu Dhabi renewable energy group Masdar, said along with consortium partners - Al Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Company (Komipo) and OQ Alternative Energy - it has achieved the financial close for Ibri III, the first utility-scale solar and battery storage project in Oman.

Finance & Capital Market

Oman announces establishment of International Financial Centre

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

The Sultanate of Oman, through a royal decree, has announced the establishment of the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) aimed at diversifying the national economy, strengthening the country's position as a global hub for financial services, attracting capital and supporting innovation.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman, Rwanda sign MoU on airport, aviation cooperation

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Oman and Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Oman Airports Company. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the field of airport development and management, exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities for joint investment in the aviation sector and related infrastructure.