Oman

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Youth initiatives drive tourism growth in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman’s A’Dakhiliyah Governorate is seeing growing youth-led entrepreneurial initiatives, attracting visitors with its natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and tourism appeal.

IT & Telecommunications

Omantel launches new AI centre of excellence

Fri, 15 May 2026

Omantel has announced the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, an integrated platform designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies and support the transformation of promising ideas and applications into scalable digital products across multiple sectors.

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.