Oman

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman unveils $10.4m tourism park development in Salalah

Thu, 07 May 2026

Dhofar Governorate signed a RO4 million ($10.4 million) contract with Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals to develop Ateen Natural Park, a 270,000-square-meter integrated tourism and leisure destination in Salalah offering nature, relaxation, and family-friendly attractions.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World, OPAZ teams review Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone progress

Thu, 07 May 2026

DP World has hosted a high-level delegation from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) of Oman to review progress on the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and discuss the next stages of development.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman to enforce new fuel station rules from May 6

Mon, 04 May 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will begin implementing the provisions of the new regulatory framework for fuel filling stations, issued under Ministerial Decision No. (142/2025), effective Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

IT & Telecommunications

Oman sets up Artificial Intelligence Special Zone

Fri, 01 May 2026

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a Royal Decree establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Iran's military to coordinate Strait of Hormuz passage: Tehran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Iran has said that the country’s military will coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman's Nama signs new power purchase deals for 3,500MW projects

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has signed new power purchase agreements with three independent power producers - Phoenix, Al Batinah and Al Suwadi Power - for gas-fired power projects with a combined capacity of 3,500MW in the sultanate.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman hosts workshop on naturally occurring radioactive material waste facility project

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, with be’ah, held a workshop on a national facility to manage naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) waste, supporting efforts to build a safe, integrated system for handling radioactive waste from oil and gas activities.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chambers explores enhanced trade ties with Oman’s Sohar region

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Dubai Chambers explored ways to strengthen the resilience of bilateral trade flows with Oman during a visit on Monday by a delegation led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to Sohar in Oman’s Al Batinah North Governorate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman signs agreement to develop, operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed an agreement with Wasil Investment Company to develop and operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen private sector participation in managing archaeological sites.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir reports 65.6pc on-time performance in Q1 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

SalamAir announced its Q1 2026 On-Time Performance results, operating 5,520 flights and carrying 778,410 passengers across its network, achieving a 65.6% OTP rate during the first quarter of the year.