Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will begin implementing the provisions of the new regulatory framework for fuel filling stations, issued under Ministerial Decision No. (142/2025), effective Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Fresh US military strikes near Iran’s strategic port city of Bandar Abbas and comments from President Donald Trump that he would not be rushed into a deal, added to tensions in the Gulf, while oil prices rebounded after sharp losses earlier in the week.
Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in cooperation with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, has exempted cargo trucks arriving from Oman and operating within the approved logistics corridor routes from toll gate fee across the Emirate of Sharjah.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman's southern coastal city.
Asyad Shipping, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, has named two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Muscat LNG and Musandam LNG, marking a key expansion of Oman’s maritime fleet and strengthening its role in global energy transport.
Abu Dhabi-based BILDCO is studying a strategic logistics project in Oman aimed at developing an integrated logistics hub at the Port of Salalah, alongside a collection and operations centre in Sohar.
Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) 2026 and Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 concluded a high-impact three-day run at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, reinforcing Oman’s growing role as a regional hub for energy transition, sustainability, and industrial innovation.
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed two agreements to improve energy efficiency in government buildings under its net-zero programme. It also expanded the “Meezan” platform through partnerships with national companies and institutions.
Nama Power and Water Procurement and O-Green signed a Power Purchase Agreement for Oman’s 2.7GW Continuous Renewable Energy Project in Mahout and Duqm, combining solar, wind and battery storage to deliver reliable round-the-clock clean electricity.
Oman's Asyad Group has signed its first usufruct agreement with Nama Real Estate for the construction of a commercial complex within the Muscat Airport Free Zone. Spanning 25,000 sq m area, the key facility will boast smart offices and hitech workspaces designed to serve both regional and global companies.
