Oman

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Investments explores investment opportunities in Oman

Thu, 14 May 2026

A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQEP reports $770.8m revenue for Q1 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026

OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP), Oman’s oil and gas exploration and production company, reported resilient Q1 2026 results, with revenue of OMR296.4 million ($770.8 million), broadly stable year-on-year, supported by higher gas sales and an under lift adjustment for oil and condensates.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman unveils revised roadmap for net-zero emissions by 2050

Wed, 13 May 2026

Oman unveiled updated net-zero and carbon market framework targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming for 33 per cent emission reduction by 2035 across seven sectors, boosting green hydrogen, renewables, investment, and low-carbon GDP growth.

Construction & Real Estate

$98m worth usufruct deals signed at Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition

Wed, 13 May 2026

As many as 182 usufruct agreements valued at more than OMR37.8 million ($98.31 million) were signed during the 21st edition of Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition and Conference, which concludes today in Muscat.

Construction & Real Estate

Retal lands contract for $830m residential community in Sultan Haitham City

Tue, 12 May 2026

Leading Saudi developer Retal has secured a key contract from Oman for the development of an integrated residential community on a 1.3 million sq m area within Sultan Haitham City in Muscat. A $830 million project, it will boast over 2,000 residential units as well as other key amenities.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sohar Titanium project reaches production stage

Tue, 12 May 2026

Sohar Titanium project in Oman has reached 90 per cent completion, marking its transition into the final development phase, said DUBAL Holding, the Dubai Government’s investment arm in commodities and industrial sectors.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman awards $104m Sultan Haitham City contracts

Mon, 11 May 2026

Oman has announced a package of strategic agreements linked to its future cities, led by the sultanate's key development Sultan Haitham City. The 12th package valued at RO40 million ($104 million) involves construction of external roads, bridges and underpasses connecting Muscat Expressway to mega project City.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Visit Oman joins ICCA, strengthening Oman’s MICE presence

Mon, 11 May 2026

The National Travel Operator – Visit Oman has become a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), marking a milestone in advancing Oman’s position within the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

18 hospitality projects drive mountain tourism in South Al Batinah, Oman

Sun, 10 May 2026

Tourism investment in the mountain villages of Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate is growing rapidly, with 18 hospitality establishments across A’Rustaq, Nakhal, and Al Awabi supporting sustainable tourism, local economic development, and authentic environmental and cultural experiences.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

OPAZ signs $250m EV, battery cell project deal in Duqm

Sun, 10 May 2026

Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed a usufruct agreement with Korean EV technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell production project in Duqm’s special economic zone, with investments estimated at $250 million.