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...

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...

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...

Sustainable food security key to achieving Vision 2040

MUSCAT: Sustainability in food security projects stands as one of the core pillars of achieving Oman Vision 2040, with Oman striving to balance the conservation of natural resources and the growth of its economy. Delivering the keynote address at...

Oman taps H2Global to accelerate clean hydrogen development

MUSCAT, OCT 8 Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) — the master planner of Oman’s green hydrogen industry — is partnering with the H2Global Foundation, a Europe-based nonprofit organisation, to leverage its innovative market-based solutions and accelerate the...

Oman urges action on Gaza heritage destruction

PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 222nd session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), held at the organisation’s headquarters in Paris from October 1 to 16....

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: be’ah showcases circular economy gains from construction waste

MUSCAT - Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah” is participating in the Home & Building Expo 2025, highlighting its key projects and achievements in construction and demolition (C&D) waste management. The company’s efforts reflect its...

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 leads GCC effort to build climate-resilient cities

Muscat – The Cities Resilience Forum for Climate Change and Major Incidents, organised by Ministry of Interior, concluded on Wednesday after issuing a series of recommendations to enhance the preparedness of cities in Oman and the wider Gulf...

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...

Oman–France Joint Business Council sets new course to boost trade

Muscat – The Oman–France Joint Business Council met in Muscat on Wednesday to review mutual investment opportunities and set out its future work plan to enhance economic cooperation between the private sectors of the Sultanate of Oman and the...

Oman Air gets CAA approval for ATO, receives first batch of cadets

Muscat: Oman Air is proud to announce that it has successfully obtained its Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. The certificate was officially presented by His Excellency Eng. Naif Al...

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...

H.E. Sumaya Al Yaarubi to address ‘Ambassador’s Forum’ panel at HerStory Oman Summit 2025

MUSCAT : Her Excellency will join the panel discussion titled ‘Ambassador’s Forum: Shaping Change Beyond Borders’, which will explore the evolving role of diplomacy and leadership in today’s interconnected world. Appointed as Honorary Consul in...

Oman-Azerbaijan explore investment opportunities

Muscat: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) organized a Roundtable Meeting between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Azerbaijan in Muscat on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the private sector’s role in building effective...

Oman launches RAM initiative to strengthen

MUSCAT, OCT 8 The Ministry of Education, represented by the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, organised a two-day workshop on...

Oman Data Park signs deal with Asyad to develop digital control tower

Oman Data Park (ODP), the sultanate’s premier provider of managed services, cloud computing solutions, advanced cybersecurity, local hosting, and artificial intelligence, has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Asyad Group, Oman’s...

Oman Broadband signs cooperation agreement with Al Bandar Development to expand fibre network and smart solutions

Muscat: Oman Broadband Company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Bandar Development Company to strengthen the Sultanate of Oman’s digital infrastructure and deliver innovative smart solutions for future projects. The signing...