Oman

Energy, Oil & Gas

Energy Oman unveils new corporate identity

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Energy Oman has unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a strategic milestone in its growth and evolution as a key player in Oman’s energy sector. The new identity reflects the company’s response to global energy shifts and its expanding role within the national economic ecosystem.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman's Ibri Industrial City attracts $65m in H1 investments

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Ibri Industrial City has secured RO25 million ($65 million) in investments during the first half through 17 agreements spanning over 250,000 sq m for projects in oil and gas, manufacturing and light industry.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

L&T inks EPC framework deal with Petroleum Development Oman

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

India's top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore - has signed a six-year engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), thus strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia drives GCC project markets in Q2 despite slowdown

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Project awards in the GCC region for the second quarter surged to $59.4 billion, up 30% over last year supported by higher contract activity in Saudi Arabia and Oman, although activity slowed sharply from Q1, according to a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir reports 80pc on-time performance in Q2 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2026, recording an OTP of 80.01%, representing an improvement of 15.01% compared to Q1 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils summer experiences in Oman

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a collection of summer experiences celebrating the natural beauty of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the programme combines adventure, wellness and dining.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman awards over $296m tenders for development projects

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Oman has awarded RO114 ($296 million) project development tenders for the first half of the year. These include big-ticket projects such as the third package of Al Batinah Expressway; the construction of Al Jabal Al Abyad Road as well as Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Road dual carriageway.

Finance & Capital Market

More than 100 new finance professionals join Oman workforce

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

More than 100 newly qualified finance professionals qualified as members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Oman, adding to the sultanate's skilled workforce as it pursues economic diversification under Vision 2040.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Travel Hub launches to promote tourism, local experiences

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Oman Travel Hub, a new tourism digital platform founded by Oman-based couple Bader Al Lawati and Anna Chesalina, has been launched to promote the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and hidden experiences while connecting small and medium tourism operators with a global audience.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Thales wins contract to deliver multi-mission surveillance radars to Oman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.