Oman

Construction & Real Estate

Jindal Steel Duqm Project enters installation phase, key reactor arrives

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

The $3 billion low-carbon steel project being developed by Jindal Steel in Duqm Special Economic Zone has moved into the equipment installation stage following the arrival of a key reactor at the Port of Duqm, marking a major construction milestone for one of the region’s largest green steel investments.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s ancient quarters undergo tourism-led revival

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Oman's ancient quarters are experiencing a renaissance, with intensifying restoration and development efforts transforming these heritage sites into vibrant tourism destinations that seamlessly blend authenticity with contemporary renewal.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

New agreement advances Sumharam Park, sustainable tourism in Oman

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed an agreement with Sumharam Tourism Investment Company to develop and operate Sumharam Archaeological Park at Khor Rori, aiming to promote sustainable cultural heritage tourism in Dhofar.

Miscellaneous

Iranian attacks on Gulf civilian infrastructure continue

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Iran continued its attacks on civilian and economic infrastructure across the Gulf on Wednesday, showing no respite in the ongoing Middle East conflict as regional air defence systems intercepted waves of drones, ballistic missiles and other aerial threats targeting key cities, airports and energy facilities.

Construction & Real Estate

Madayn unveils $637m Oman industrial cities development plan

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) will invest RO245 million ($637 million) in infrastructure and development projects across its industrial cities between 2026 and 2030 as part of efforts to boost investment and economic diversification, said its top official.

Construction & Real Estate

Nama Dhofar launches tender for key desalination plant in Oman

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Nama Dhofar Services, a leading provider of electricity, water, and wastewater services in Oman, has invited bids from leading project developers and utility majors for the construction of Al Houtah Desalination Project in the Rakhyut province of Dhofar Governorates.

Construction & Real Estate

TotalEnergies JV achieves key construction milestone at $1.6bn Oman LNG hub

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Marsa LNG, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Omani group OQ, said it had achieved a major construction milestone at its $1.6 billion LNG bunkering hub at Sohar Port with the installation of the roof of a major storage tank in what it called a significant step forward for the project.

Construction & Real Estate

Hassan Allam seals Oman water transmission network deal

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Hassan Allam Construction has secured a key water transmission network contract from Oman Water & Wastewater Services Company in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate. The scope of work includes laying of 76 km of transmission lines, nearly 600 km of distribution networks and seven high-capacity reservoirs.

Construction & Real Estate

Drones target Oman's Duqm commercial port

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Oman, which was spared retaliation on Saturday, today reported its Duqm commercial port was targeted by two drones, wounding one worker.

Construction & Real Estate

Omran re-launches tender for Ras Al Shajar main construction package

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Omran Group, the Oman Tourism Development Company responsible for major national tourism infrastructure, has issued an invitation to experienced contractors to participate in the re-tender for detailed design and construction of the Ras Al Shajar Main Construction Package.