Oman

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman lays foundation stone for $15m tourism, commercial project in Masirah

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with an investment of RO5.775 million ($15 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Oman seeks consultancy bids for Hot Springs Geothermal Project work

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement has invited bids for two key phases of its Hot Springs Geothermal Project. The scope of work includes geological, geochemical and deep geophysical investigations as well as provision of drilling tender support and supervision and detailed feasibility studies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Madayn spotlights opportunities in Al Suwaiq Industrial City

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) organised the Second Investor Meet to highlight investment opportunities at Al Suwaiq Industrial City.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Sarooj in deal to accelerate Aims Bay Project work

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Al Sarooj Development Company has signed an agreement with Musandam Governorate in Oman for the development of vital infrastructure and investment components of the Aims Bay Project, a coastal and tourism development located in the sultanate's Kasab region.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Siemens, Oman Ministry partner to train engineers for renewable-powered national grid

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Siemens and Oman's Ministry of Energy and Minerals are partnering with four Omani universities to train the next generation of engineers in power grid planning and protection, supporting the Sultanate's renewable energy ambitions and national grid modernisation plans.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman to expand tourism offerings at Madinat Al Irfan, Yiti

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed development agreements worth RO122 million ($316 million) to expand tourism and hospitality offerings at Madinat Al Irfan and Yiti Integrated Tourism Development, strengthening the sultanate’s appeal as a destination for visitors and investors.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman's refinery production climbs 6.2pc through August 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Oman's refinery sector recorded a 6.2 per cent increase in total production through August 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Construction & Real Estate

Omran awards $316m contracts for Madinat Al Irfan, Yiti projects

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Omran Group has signed strategic agreements worth RO122 million ($316 million) with Grova Developments, the real estate unit of Hassan Allam Holding and Omani group Aurelian Development to deliver integrated residential and tourism projects at Madinat Al Irfan and Yiti tourism projects in the sultanate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman's airports see 0.1pc decline in passengers by August 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Passenger movement through Oman's airports (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm) witnessed a slight decrease of 0.1 per cent by the end of August 2025. The total number of passengers reached 10,024,998, compared to 10,015,613 during the same period last year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman's hotel revenue climbs 17.4pc amid strong tourism growth

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Oman's hospitality sector showed strong performance through August 2025, with 3 to 5-star hotels experiencing an 8.2% increase in guest numbers to RO1.52 million ($3.9 million) and a 17.4% rise in total revenue to approximately RO175.4 million.