Oman

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s hotel revenues hit a record $772m in 2025: report

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million ($772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, said Cavendish Maxwell.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Sohar Islamic backs smart tourism in rose season

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Sohar Islamic sponsored the “Smart Passport for Rose Explorer 2026”, organised by ELIF Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation, as part of the annual rose season in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman.

Construction & Real Estate

Chedi Hospitality plans mountain living development in Oman

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Chedi Hospitality, a leader in design-led luxury hospitality, has partnered with Rawasi Development to explore a new destination in Jabal Bausher, Oman.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman–Botswana launch 500 MW solar project

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Maun, Botswana hosted the groundbreaking of a 500 MW solar power plant with battery storage of equal capacity, launched under an investment cooperation framework between Oman and Botswana to strengthen energy partnership and sustainability.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Total revenue of 3-5 star hotels in Oman increases by 18.5pc

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Oman reported 439,287 hotel guests in three- to five-star hotels by February 2026, down 3.6% year-on-year, while revenues increased 18.5% to RO69.2 million ($180 million) from RO58.4 million during same period.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s aviation ecosystem enters new phase of growth, global expansion

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Oman Airports, Oman Air, and SalamAir reported strong 2025 performance driven by revenue growth and network expansion, and outlined a 2026–2030 strategy to build an integrated aviation ecosystem and strengthen Oman’s global connectivity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Total output of refineries in Oman increases by 11.1pc

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The total production of refineries in Oman recorded an increase of 11.1 per cent by the end of February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Spring rose season boosts tourism in A’Dakhiliyah, Oman

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The Spring Rose Season in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, is witnessing growing visitor turnout, reaffirming its status as one of the most prominent tourist seasons in Oman.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve attracts over 136,000 visitors

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Visitors to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve reached 136,549 in 2025, up from 105,686 in 2024, highlighting rising eco-tourism interest and reinforcing the islands’ appeal as a distinctive destination locally and internationally.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQ Group reports $1.6bn net profit in 2025

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

OQ Group reported a net profit of RO 641 million ($1.6 billion) for 2025, up 25 per cent year on year. The result reflects the strength of its integrated business model and disciplined performance amid continued volatility in global energy markets.