South Al Batinah Governorate, Oman has demonstrated significant growth in its tourism infrastructure, with licensed tourism establishments reaching 274 by September 2025, comprising hotels, heritage lodges, and eco-friendly accommodations.
The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) has announced details of the WLGA Middle East LPG Summit & Expo 2025, to be held November 10–11, 2025, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat.
Abdulaziz d Al Matroushi, a graduate in Petroleum and Energy Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, has been selected as Energy Leaders for Tomorrow during Energy Intelligence Forum 2025, which was held in London.
OQ's Ladayn Programme, Oman’s first integrated polymer-to-product industrial ecosystem, is entering a growth phase with strong investor interest and the first companies set to begin production in 2025. Positioned as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing, Ladayn has signed 26 investment agreements, securing over $220 million, with nine companies starting production by year-end.
Six Senses Zighy Bay has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the inaugural 2025 global MICHELIN Key Hotels selection, recognising the resort among the world’s most exceptional hospitality destinations.
Oman's refinery sector recorded a 6.2 per cent increase in total production through August 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Passenger movement through Oman's airports (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm) witnessed a slight decrease of 0.1 per cent by the end of August 2025. The total number of passengers reached 10,024,998, compared to 10,015,613 during the same period last year.
Oman's hospitality sector showed strong performance through August 2025, with 3 to 5-star hotels experiencing an 8.2% increase in guest numbers to RO1.52 million ($3.9 million) and a 17.4% rise in total revenue to approximately RO175.4 million.
Musstir has signed an agreement with Oman's Ministry of Housing to develop a wellness village project in Jabal Al Akhdar, with an investment of up to OMR200 million ($520 million). The project covers 600,000 square meters and aims to create a resort emphasising relaxation, wellness, and the sultanate's cultural identity.
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) of Oman has signed a feasibility study agreement with Westlawn Middle East (WLME) and Salamander Solutions Middle East (SSME) to evaluate the potential for heavy crude oil production in Block 71 using Salamander's advanced electric heating technology.
