Oman

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah waives toll gate fees for Oman trucks under logistics corridor initiative

Sat, 23 May 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad launches flights to Salalah, Oman

Thu, 21 May 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Asyad Shipping names two LNG vessels, expands fleet

Thu, 21 May 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

BILDCO eyes integrated logistics hub at the Port of Salalah

Thu, 21 May 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OPES, OSW 2026 showcase Oman’s push for energy transition

Tue, 19 May 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman signs energy efficiency deals, launches new digital platforms

Tue, 19 May 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Nama, O-Green launch 2.7 GW renewables project in Oman

Mon, 18 May 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Asyad in deal to build business complex at Muscat Airport Free Zone

Mon, 18 May 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy, Oman sign 150 MW green data centre project

Mon, 18 May 2026

The Italian Pavilion at Oman Sustainability Week 2026 signed an energy partnership to develop a 150 MW hyperscale AI data centre in Oman, integrating renewable energy, enhancing efficiency and supporting low-carbon digital infrastructure aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQ achieves 2025 emissions targets, boosts local value added by 24pc

Mon, 18 May 2026

OQ Group’s 2026 Sustainability Report highlighted progress in renewable energy, emissions reduction and local value creation, including over 2,000MW renewable capacity, achievement of 2025 emissions targets, automated emissions tracking systems and a 24 per cent increase in local value retained in Oman.