Oman

Construction & Real Estate

Oman launches its first Global Sustainability Academy

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Oman Cables Industry has launched the Global Sustainability Academy, the first of its kind in Oman. It aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and develop practical sustainability solutions to enhance the energy sector's transformation and support economic diversification efforts.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman Electricity Transmission achieves $750m 5-year green sukuk issuance

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the sole owner and operator of Oman's electricity transmission network and a key subsidiary of Nama Group, has announced the pricing and issuance of its inaugural RO 288.5 million ($750 million) 5-year Green Sukuk under its Green Financing Framework.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Petronas, Oman’s OQEP partner to advance upstream

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

OQ Exploration and Production New Ventures, a subsidiary of OQ, and Petronas Carigali International Ventures have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise a strategic cooperation agreement, aiming to collaborate on ventures in the oil and gas exploration and production sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hilton to double presence in Oman with trio signing

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat under the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands – doubling its footprint in Oman.

Construction & Real Estate

Madayn launches tender for Phase I of Al Suwaiq Industrial City

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has launched the tender for Phase I of Al Suwaiq Industrial City in Al Batinah North Governorate. It involves development of a 5-million-sq-m area with quality internal roads, utilities and sewage networks.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

South Al Batinah, Oman licensed tourism establishments reach 274

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

South Al Batinah Governorate, Oman has demonstrated significant growth in its tourism infrastructure, with licensed tourism establishments reaching 274 by September 2025, comprising hotels, heritage lodges, and eco-friendly accommodations.

Energy, Oil & Gas

WLGA Middle East LPG Summit & Expo set for Oman in November

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) has announced details of the WLGA Middle East LPG Summit & Expo 2025, to be held November 10–11, 2025, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Omani selected as Energy Leaders for Tomorrow

Sun, 19 Oct 2025

Abdulaziz d Al Matroushi, a graduate in Petroleum and Energy Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, has been selected as Energy Leaders for Tomorrow during Energy Intelligence Forum 2025, which was held in London.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQ’s Ladayn Programme signs 26 investment agreements

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

OQ's Ladayn Programme, Oman’s first integrated polymer-to-product industrial ecosystem, is entering a growth phase with strong investor interest and the first companies set to begin production in 2025. Positioned as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing, Ladayn has signed 26 investment agreements, securing over $220 million, with nine companies starting production by year-end.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman receives one MICHELIN Key

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Six Senses Zighy Bay has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the inaugural 2025 global MICHELIN Key Hotels selection, recognising the resort among the world’s most exceptional hospitality destinations.