Oman’s Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate has been selected as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2027, highlighting the mountain destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and growing tourism potential.
Saudia will add Muscat, Oman’s capital, to its seasonal destination network from October 27, with three weekly flights from Riyadh. The new route supports Saudia’s strategy to expand international connectivity and meet growing travel demand.
Asyad Shipping and Vale have marked a milestone in sustainable shipping with Sohar Max, the first wind-assisted Valemax vessel, making its inaugural call in Oman to deliver iron ore to Vale’s Sohar operations.
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city.
Sohar International and National Bank of Oman (NBO) have agreed a $720 million syndicated refinancing facility for Phoenix Power Company SAOG (PPC), following the 15-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP).
Oman’s total oil production rose 11.3 per cent by the end of July 2026 to 233.8 million barrels, up from 210.1 million barrels during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Oman’s natural gas production, including local output and imports, increased 6.4 per cent by the end of July 2026, reaching 34.98 billion cubic metres, compared with 32.88 billion cubic metres during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Sohar International has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Oman’s energy sector and sustainable economic growth through a joint symposium titled “Oman’s Energy Sector in a Reshaped Gulf: Driving Economic Growth, Investment, and Global Competitiveness.”
Oman's industrial estates operator Madayn has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ($555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area.
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, with both sides agreeing on the geographical coordinates of a proposed safe navigation corridor, even as conflicting messages over possible US-Iran negotiations continue to cloud prospects for a broader diplomatic breakthrough.
