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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Oman: $36.3mln Al Muzn Project launched in Samayil

MUSCAT - The launch of Al Muzn District, the first fully integrated residential neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Samayil, was announced as part of Oman’s modern urban development efforts. The project comes under the national “Sorouh” initiative for...

Oman: $5.19mln precast factory opens in Halban, Nakhal, boosts construction sector

Nakhal – In a significant boost to Oman’s sustainable development and infrastructure ambitions, the Global Precast Industries Factory was inaugurated on October 5 in Halban, Nakhal, under the patronage of H E Dr Khalfan al Shueili, Minister of...

Oman enhance response to climate disasters

MUSCAT: A Forum on City Resilience to Climate Hazards and Major Incidents commenced its work in Muscat on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Interior, the three-day forum aims to establish a joint knowledge base among GCC countries on city...

Oman to host OTS 2025 Technology Summit focusing on AI transformation in education and research

MUSCAT : The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and organised by the Research and Education Network (OMREN). This year’s summit focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driving force for...

“A Safe Journey in a Digital Space”: Cybersecurity awareness campaign in civil aviation sector kicks off

Muscat: The Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign in the Civil Aviation Sector kicks off today as part of national efforts to enhance digital readiness and safeguard critical infrastructure. The campaign aims to raise awareness of cyber risks and...

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 Across Ages Museum, BP Oman sign clean energy deal

Oman Across Ages Museum signs a cooperation agreement at its headquarters in the Wilayat of Manah with BP Oman to fund and implement a project for installing a grid-connected solar system with a capacity of 800 kW and an annual output of...

Oman-Bahrain Economic Forum to Explore Cooperation, Partnerships

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organize an Oman-Bahrain economic forum in Muscat on 7 October 2025 to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership among private sector establishments, business owners and investors from...

Oman, Belarus to open embassies in Muscat and Minsk in landmark diplomatic move

MUSCAT : The decision was revealed during high-level talks held in Minsk between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Both leaders welcomed the initiative as a practical move to deepen cooperation. Speaking...

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 Switzerland Friendship Association unveils plans for  Oman Health Innovation Summit 2026

Muscat: At a reception held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat in honour of H.E. Guy Parmelin, Vice President of the Swiss Federal Council and Minister of Economic Affairs, Education & Research, the Oman Switzerland Friendship Association (OSFA) proudly...