Oman

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.

Finance & Capital Market

PM Modi’s visit to boost India-Oman trade ties

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oman today (December 17) for a two-day visit, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing friendship between India and Oman.

Construction & Real Estate

EDF consortium inks power purchase deal for 120MW Oman plant

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

A consortium led by top European utility EDF Power Solutions has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement for the development of the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) wind power plant in the sultanate.

Construction & Real Estate

AtkinsRéalis spotlights AI-driven surge in Oman electricity demand

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

AtkinsRéalis, a leading engineering services company, recently hosted a key event in capital Muscat to examine how Oman can meet surging AI economic development-led electricity demand through a balanced mix of nuclear, renewables, AI-ready grids and storage.

Construction & Real Estate

Madayn starts work on multi-storey parking project in Muscat

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has begun work on a multi-storey parking project featuring modern office and service spaces at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM). It is being developed by Oman National Engineering and Investment Company.

Finance & Capital Market

Bank Nizwa names Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Bank Nizwa, a leading Islamic bank in Oman, has announced the appointment of Tariq bin Atiq as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer. An industry veteran, Tariq brings over 25 years of diversified banking experience to the new role.

Construction & Real Estate

Masdar consortium awards contract for 500MW Oman solar project

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

A consortium led by Abu Dhabi group Masdar has signed up China's CPECC for the development of Ibri III solar storage project in Oman being set up at an investment of $299 million. Once operational, it will boast a 500MW solar storage capacity.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman to participate in 26th Session of UN Tourism Organisation in Riyadh

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

Oman will take part in the 26th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism Organisation, to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November7 to 11, 2025—under the theme “AI-powered Tourism: Redefining the future.”

Construction & Real Estate

Jindal Steel Sohar modernises critical protection systems with ABB solution

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Jindal Steel Sohar has modernised critical protection systems at its Sohar facility by upgrading its aging protection relays with ABB's advanced Relion technology, enhancing operational reliability, minimising downtime and supporting sustainable growth.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman, Spain ink MoUs for green methanol, LNG

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Oman and Spain signed MoUs on green methanol and LNG, including a long-term LNG agreement between Oman LNG and Naturgy. Additionally, a consortium aims to develop low-carbon green methanol production in Dhofar, enhancing Oman's carbon neutrality efforts.