Oman

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman oil exports rise 2.7pc as production climbs in 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Oman’s oil exports rose 2.7 per cent by the end of May 2026, reaching 129.5 million barrels compared with 126.1 million barrels during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman refinery output falls 6.8pc in first five months of 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Oman’s refinery products output declined by 6.8 per cent in the first five months of 2026, reaching 89.916 million barrels compared with 96.522 million barrels during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman's Al Ashkhara Tourism Forum returns for fourth edition

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The fourth edition of the Al Ashkhara Tourism Forum will run from July 22 to August 15, 2026 in Al Ashkhara, South A'Sharqiyah Governorate, highlighting Omani heritage while promoting tourism, innovation and economic development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Air, SalamAir boost Salalah capacity by 400pc for Khareef Season

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Oman Air and SalamAir have dramatically expanded services to Salalah for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, increasing daily seat capacity by nearly 400% during peak travel periods.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman's real estate transactions soar to $3bn in first five months

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 5.5% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by higher mortgage activity and a modest increase in property sales, said a report. The total value of real estate traded in the sultanate soared to hit RO1.18 billion ($3.05 billion) by the end of May.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir welcomes 18th Airbus A320neo as expansion continues

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

SalamAir has added its 18th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo named "Salalah," to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the Omani low-cost carrier's expansion strategy.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman’s Sustainable City – Yiti achieves key safety milestone

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

The Sustainable City – Yiti, an integrated urban mixed-use project being set up in Muscat, has achieved a major construction milestone by clocking over 25 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), as construction continues to progress across Oman’s flagship sustainable development.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman seeks consultancy bids for 4GW solar IPP projects

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) said it has invited qualified consultancy firms to bid for a contract to provide technical advisory services for the development and procurement of four utility-scale solar independent power producer (IPP) projects.

Construction & Real Estate

IDFOman back in January to showcase future of interior design, fit-Out

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Oman's interior design and fit-out industry will take centre stage once again as the 13th edition of IDFOman returns to Muscat in January 2027, bringing together leading global brands and regional industry players to showcase the latest trends, products and innovations.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman's United Solar completes $1.6bn funding round

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Oman's United Solar has announced the financial close of its previously announced $50 million equity investment from IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.