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 Esports Committee, Nova partner to shape the future of gaming

Muscat — In a move aimed at accelerating the growth of Oman’s gaming and digital entertainment industry, the Oman Esports and Gaming Committee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nova Technology and Investment Company LLC. The...

Oman: New iconic tower for Sultan Haitham City

MUSCAT - Al Ahly Sabbour Developments is set to reshape the skyline of Sultan Haitham City with the launch of the Wadi Zaha Iconic Tower, a RO 90 million mixed-use development poised to become the tallest tower in the city and a new benchmark for...

Oman’s Nama PWP Receives Multiple Bids for Independent Power Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) announces bids from regional and international developers for Misfah and Duqm IPPs, boosting Oman's energy security, industrial growth, and diversified, reliable power supply. October 06, 2025. By EI News...

Oman: MSX puts ESG into action

MUSCAT - When most people think of a stock exchange, they picture screens, prices and fast trades. The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) wants to be known for something else as well: using market rules and its own programmes to deliver social value in...

Oman to be venue for unique moon/Mars analog mission

Muscat: Oman will be the venue for 17 institutions simulating Moon/Mars missions on five continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe) to emulate the human presence on the Moon or Mars, involving more than 200 scientists from 25...

Oman’s SQU Hospital elevates patient safety with inauguration of central intravenous solutions unit

Muscat – This step reflects the hospital’s commitment to raising the standards of pharmaceutical care and patient safety in accordance with international best practices, and its ability to transform strategic projects into practical reality that...

Oman: 100 new seismic stations to enhance monitoring system

Muscat – Oman will unveil the Strong Ground Motion Network on October 7, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen earthquake preparedness and protect lives and infrastructure. Developed by the Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC)...

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,...

Omani smart innovation enhances waste management

Muscat: The artificial intelligence (AI) holds vast potential for waste management. By improving sorting accuracy, AI can significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills and increase the quantity of materials recovered for recycling....

Oman Across Ages Museum to install 800kW solar system, cutting 780 tons of CO2 emissions annually

Muscat – The agreement covers the installation of a grid-connected solar system with a capacity of 800 kilowatts and an estimated annual energy production of 1,300 megawatt-hours. Once operational, the system is expected to reduce approximately...

Oman achieves 65.8% food self-sufficiency in 2024

Muscat – Oman achieved 65.8% self-sufficiency in food production in 2024, reflecting continued progress towards national food security goals, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The growth stems from increased...

Helios Towers boss: Demand for mobile data is a mega trend in Africa

The boss of Helios Towers, a £1.6 billion company built on connecting homes and businesses across Africa, is well aware that the term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is not the same bait for City money managers that it once was.“There...

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 to get its first 3D printed mosque

Oman’s Dhofar Governorate has signed an agreement to build the country’s first mosque using 3D printing technology, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The mosque will be constructed by Innotech Oman, a pioneer in 3D printing for construction, in...

Oman: Work on Hafeet Rail is more than 50% complete - Reports

Muscat: Work on the 238-kilometre Hafeet Rail network linking the city of Suhar and Abu Dhabi is progressing at a steady pace. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, revealed at the recently held Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi that the project is...

Oman: Wadi Sal Dam Project in Jalan Bani Bu Ali 86% complete

JALAN BANI BU ALI: The Wadi Sal Dam Groundwater Recharge Project in the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Ali in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, has reached an implementation rate of more than 86 per cent. With a cost exceeding RO 3 million, the project is...

OMAN: ENDLESS HORIZONS

Welcome to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning page! Dive into a world where tradition meets innovation, and discover the vast array of projects Oman has to offer. From groundbreaking real estate developments to sustainable ventures, we're...

Oman: Agriculture cities to boost self reliance in food safety

Three agricultural cities are currently in the pipeline with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency and boosting national production, according to Dr Masoud bin Suleiman al Azri, Director-General of Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing at the...

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...