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...

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...

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, Azerbaijan establish joint $200mln investment fund

Muscat – Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH) to establish a joint investment fund worth RO77mn, aimed at promoting investments in key sectors and strengthening...

Oman’s Hydrom partners with H2Global to explore market mechanisms for hydrogen trade

Oman’s state-owned green hydrogen orchestrator Hydrom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany-based H2Global Foundation to explore market-based mechanisms that could accelerate the Gulf state's ambitions to become a hydrogen...

Oman applies AI tools to steer Duqm green hydrogen auction

Oman has initiated the third round of writer bidding for green hydrogen, making it a fresh page in its plan to emerge as a global superstar in green hydrogen production and export. Designed and orchestrated by Hydrom, the third auction provides...

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...

Oman launches economic zones in Ibri and Mahadha to attract quality investments

Muscat – The new special economic zones will also contribute to supporting the production and service sectors, the generation of employment opportunities for citizens and the activation of commercial and logistical activities, besides contributing...

Oman: Buraimi Industrial City attracts $51.9mln in new projects in 2025 first half

Buraimi – Buraimi Industrial City recorded strong growth in investment applications during the first half of 2025, receiving 33 applications, including 30 new projects across diverse sectors such as battery manufacturing, and iron and tyre...

Oman Investment Authority sets up joint investment fund with Azerbaijan

MUSCAT: As part of its ongoing efforts to expand strategic partnerships with friendly and brotherly nations, aimed at reinforcing the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a trusted investment partner and attracting advanced technologies and investments...

BlueFive Capital expands operations to Oman with Majan

BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform, has launched its legal entity in the Sultanate of Oman, BlueFive Capital Majan, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the country and its growing role within the Gulf Cooperation...

Oman: Nazdaher drives private-sector growth, secures major investments

MUSCAT: The National Programme for the Development of the Private Sector and Foreign Trade (Nazdaher) has outlined a sweeping set of reforms and projects designed to position the Sultanate of Oman as a more attractive destination for private...

Omani-Saudi joint air exercise concludes

Riyadh: Activities of the Omani-Saudi joint exercise “Sky Swords 2025" were concluded on Wednesday at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exercise saw the participation of aircrafts from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO)...

Oman studies private sector role in managing agricultural cities

Muscat – Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is studying models to manage and operate agricultural cities and nurseries through the private sector, as part of efforts to create a more flexible and attractive investment...

India's ACME Group weighs strategic green iron investment in Oman

MUSCAT: Oman is one of two global destinations — the other being India — under consideration for the establishment of a new low-carbon green iron production project that will capitalise on green hydrogen expected to be locally produced starting in...

Oman, Azerbaijan establish joint RO77mn investment fund

Muscat – Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH) to establish a joint investment fund worth RO77mn, aimed at promoting investments in key sectors and strengthening...

Make preliminary findings on fatal helicopter crash public – Nitiwul to govt

Former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, is calling on the government to make public the initial findings into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including the Minister...

BlueFive Capital Targets Oman

The Oman office will focus on investment advisory, capital raising, and cross-border strategic partnerships aligned with the Oman Vision 2040. BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform with $4.4 billion in assets under management...

Thousands gather to welcome Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Muscat

MUSCAT — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan received a grand welcome from thousands of Keralities as he addressed the Indian Community Festival at Al Amerat on Friday, reaffirming his government’s steadfast commitment to the welfare of...

AdLife Finance Director Varsha Roy to join panel on ‘Power of Women in Business’ at HerStory Oman Summit 2025

MUSCAT : Varsha Roy will speak on the panel titled ‘Power of Women in Business’, part of a dynamic programme designed to spotlight female leadership and innovation. With a career spanning roles at leading global institutions, including Goldman...