Oman: Ministry plans integrated EV maintenance centre in Seeb

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, has announced the launch of an investment opportunity for the establishment and management of an...

F-16 Vs. F-22: Is The Faster Fighter Really The Better One?

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, which was originally designed in the 1970s, is a single-engine, lightweight, 4th-generation multirole aircraft designed for affordability and overall agility. The aircraft has been exported widely, and it carries a broad...

Oman: $519mln wellness village to be developed at Al Jabal Al Aali

MUSCAT - Musstir, the real estate development arm of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to develop the “Wellness Village” project at Al Jabal Al Aali in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al...

Oman, Belarus sign $1.4bn pulp and paper mill investment deal

Minsk, Belarus — Oman and Belarus have signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish a pulp and paper mill in Belarus, marking a significant milestone in the two countries’ expanding economic partnership. The agreement, valued at $1.4 billion,...

Omani developer signs RO 100m housing deals in Muscat

Muscat: Al Bandar Development Company has secured strategic partnerships exceeding RO 100 million in investment value through agreements signed with various local institutions and banks. The signings took place during the Home and Building Expo at...

Oman, Belarus strengthen investment cooperation

MINSK: Several Omani and Belarusian officials reviewed prospects for developing bilateral relations and enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the two friendly countries during a meeting held on Tuesday. The meeting took place...

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...

Oman participates in 222nd session of UNESCO Executive Board in Paris

Paris: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 222nd session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), which is taking place at the organisation's headquarters in the French...

Oman’s production quota ticks up to 808,000 bpd

MUSCAT, OCT 7 The latest decision by the Opec+ alliance to ease voluntary production cuts will raise Oman’s output by 4,000 barrels per day (bpd) beginning in November 2025, according to prominent Omani energy analyst Ali al Riyami. With this...

Oman: Housing ministry unveils unified building code

MUSCAT - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has launched the National Building Requirements and Standards Guide — a unified framework consolidating safety, quality and sustainability standards across Oman’s governorates. The launch, held...

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...

Omani developer signs over OMR100mn in Agreements for Muscat housing projects

Muscat: Al Bandar Development Company has secured strategic partnerships exceeding OMR100 million in investment value through agreements signed with various local institutions and banks. The signings took place during the Home and Building Expo at...

Oman invites bids for electric vehicle maintenance centre in Muscat

MUSCAT : The initiative, launched under Investment Bid No. 3/2025 by MTCIT’s Internal Investment Committee, in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, is part of Oman’s broader efforts to promote sustainable mobility solutions...

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: Housing Bank boosts affordable home access with $25.9mln financing

MUSCAT : Speaking on the sidelines of the “October Urbanism” events, Ammar Al-Nasri said Oman Housing Bank is accelerating access to affordable homes through tailored financing and closer collaboration with real estate developers. Under its...

Oman: OHB approves $11.1mln in housing loans for integrated neighbourhoods

MUSCAT - Oman Housing Bank (OHB) is accelerating access to affordable homes through tailored financing and closer collaboration with real estate developers, according to Ammar al Nasri, Manager — Media and Public Relations. Speaking on the...

Oman: Inflows lift Khazaen’s total investments to $2bln

MUSCAT - Underscoring its strong investment appeal, Khazaen Economic City — the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated logistics and manufacturing hub in Barka — attracted investments totalling RO 276.5 million during the first six months of 2025, marking...

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 and Bahrain strengthen economic ties at high-level business forum

MUSCAT : The forum focused on enhancing collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including construction and real estate, banking and finance, industry and energy, food, ICT, retail, healthcare, strategic investments, commercial markets, and...

Tender optimisation initiatives save huge sums in govt projects

Muscat: In a major breakthrough, over OMR30 million worth savings have been made in the allotment of tenders in Oman's government projects sector during 2024 and the first half of the current year (2025). According to the Projects, Tenders and...