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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir expands European network with Muscat–Copenhagen service via Baghdad

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has opened ticket sales for a new service to Copenhagen via Baghdad, with flights scheduled to begin on November 15, 2026.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman to host regional bitumen, base oil and logistics industry gathering

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Leading industry executives from the bitumen, base oil, refining, shipping and logistics will converge in Muscat this November for AMEA Oman 2026 expo, where they will discuss issues linked to regional trade and supply-chain. The one-day event follows previous editions held in Dubai, Bangkok and Mumbai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudia adds Muscat to seasonal network

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Saudia will add Muscat, Oman’s capital, to its seasonal destination network from October 27, with three weekly flights from Riyadh. The new route supports Saudia’s strategy to expand international connectivity and meet growing travel demand.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir Launches Direct Muscat-Sylhet Service

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Erbil service

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

SalamAir has opened ticket sales for a new direct service between Muscat and Erbil, with flights set to begin on October 25, 2026. The twice-weekly route will make Erbil the Omani low-cost carrier’s second destination in Iraq, following Baghdad.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Doosan Enerbility wins $670m CCGT power plant in Oman

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Doosan Enerbility has signed a contract to build a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Misfah, Oman, with a consortium led by Qatar's Nebras Power, said a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir appoints news Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

SalamAir, Oman's low-cost airline, has appointed Eng Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Muscat welcomes first direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Muscat International Airport has welcomed the inaugural direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam, marking the first non-stop air link between Tanzania and Oman. The airline will operate the route three times a week using Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Kigali service

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has launched a new direct service between Muscat and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding its African network. Operating twice weekly, the first flight to Kigali will depart on July 21. The inaugural ceremony was held at Muscat International Airport.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir adds new route to Sylhet, Bangladesh

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced a new direct service between Muscat and Sylhet (ZYL), Bangladesh, starting in September 2026. The route will operate three weekly flights, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Bangladesh.