Oman: WLGA Middle East LPG Summit & Expo to host 2,000 int'l participants

MUSCAT: The World Liquid Gas Association WLGA Middle East LPG Summit & Expo 2025, held under the auspices of the Oman Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), will be held from November 10 to 11, 2025 at the Oman...

Oman highlights digital transformation, green innovation at World Free Zones Conference in China

HAINAN – The 11th global gathering of the World Free Zones Organization was held under the theme ‘Zones: Gateways to Global Prosperity, Trade, and Sustainable Innovation’. Delegates examined the future role of special economic zones and free zones...

Oman's hotel revenue climbs 17.4pc amid strong tourism growth

Industry, Logistics & Shipping January 2022 195 GE has revealed key energy trends that will lead the way towards a more affordable and sustainable future for Middle East including increased investment in decarbonisation technologies and...

Oman: New growth map charted with two SEZs

Muscat – The establishment of two new special economic zones (SEZs) – one in Ibri, Dhahirah and the other in Al Rawdhah, Buraimi – marks another significant step towards economic diversification and regional development in the sultanate. The two...

Oman: Dhofar sees accelerated growth in commercial, industrial activities

Salalah – Dhofar Governorate is witnessing accelerated economic and developmental activity, reflecting the growing focus on empowering governorates to play a pivotal role in promoting trade and industry while attracting high-quality investments....

Oman: OPAZ awards consultancy tender for cold chain economic cluster

MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has awarded the consultancy services tender for the Integrated Economic Cluster for Cold Chain Development in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The initiative...

Oman arrests violator for illegally hunting Arabian gazelle in nature reserve

SQU graduate among global energy talents

MUSCAT: Abdulaziz bin Mohammed al Matrooshi, a petroleum and energy-engineering graduate from Sultan Qaboos University, has been recognised as one of the most promising rising talents in the global energy sector during the Energy Forum held in...

Oman, UK discuss cooperation in environmental governance

ABU DHABI: In a step towards advancing international environmental cooperation, Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and President of the Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), met Ruth Davies, the United...

Omani artists explore identity, heritage and time

Stal Gallery and Studio in Madinat Sultan Qaboos has opened an exhibition that reflects on how memory, identity and belonging shape Oman’s artistic landscape. 'Memories of Place' brings together six Omani artists and one guest artist from Germany,...

Oman Cables Industry Powers the Region’s Energy Transition at Solar & Storage Live 2025

Oman Cables Industry SAOG, the Sultanate’s leading cables manufacturer and end-to-end solutions provider, takes part today in Solar & Storage Live 2025 at Riyadh Front, the Kingdom’s largest platforms for renewable-energy, with a special focus on...

The third edition of the “Run & Explore” trail race concludes

AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: The third edition of the “Run & Explore” trail race concluded on Friday evening in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, with the participation of 450 runners from 24 different nationalities, alongside 160 children competing in...

Oman’s Vision 2040 Commitment to Fairness, Human Dignity: New regulations to protect workers

MUSCAT: In a move that underscores Oman’s deep commitment to social justice and human dignity, the Ministry of Labour has issued a Ministerial Decision enacting the Executive Regulation governing the work of domestic workers and those in similar...

Oman Participates in World Free Zones Conference in China

Hainan: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz), participated in the World Free Zones Conference held in Haikou, China, engaging in the 11th global gathering of the World Free...

Tax relief to boost Oman’s maritime competitiveness

Muscat: Tax Authority has introduced a significant five-year suspension of withholding tax on service contracts for vessels registered under the Omani flag, marking a strategic initiative to strengthen the nation’s maritime sector. The measure,...

Oman launches second edition of National Program for Identifying Gifted Students in Al Dakhiliyah

MUSCAT – Implemented by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Gifted Student Care, the programme focuses on sixth-grade students in schools under the Directorate General of Education in the governorate. A total of 107...

Mabrian: Culture and nature shape Oman’s tourism experience mix

Oman’s tourism sector is strongly driven by cultural and nature-based experiences, according to a new analytical report by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence partner of The Data Appeal Company (Almawave Group). The study highlights that while...

Omani student team develops intelligent security tool to address digital system misconfigurations

Muscat: A student team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat has developed an innovative project named "Misguard," an intelligent security tool designed to address misconfigurations in digital systems. This initiative...

Culture and Nature Drive Oman’s Tourism Experiences, scope for growth remains: Mabrian

Oman’s tourist activities and experiences market is strongly anchored in its unique cultural and natural heritage Oman’s tourism activity offerings highlight the country’s strongest assets: a rich local cultural heritage and an extraordinary...

Active Oman Half Marathon to be held at OAA on October 23

MUSCAT- An encouraging response has been received to the first Active Oman Half Marathon 2025, which will be held at the Oman Automobile Association (OAA) arena on Thursday, October 23. The Active Oman Half Marathon 2025 will feature two main race...