Oman

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

United Solar welcomes US push to bolster polysilicon supply chains

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Oman-based United Solar welcomed the new US measures to strengthen its domestic polysilicon industry and improve the resilience of its semiconductor supply chain such as a $21-per-kg import price and price floors for polysilicon ingots and wafers, solar cells and solar modules.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Madayn unveils plans to develop four new industrial cities in Oman

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) said it aims to develop four industrial cities in key governorates across the sultanate spanning a total area of 25.5 million sq m. This comes as part of its grand 11th Five-Year Development Plan for 2026-2030 period.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDF consortium achieves financial close for 120MW Oman wind project

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

A consortium led by French utility giant EDF power solutions with members Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), has achieved a major milestone with the financial close for the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman’s 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali wind project reaches financial close

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

A consortium comprising EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) has reached financial close for the 120-megawatt (MW) Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in Oman.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Energy Oman unveils new corporate identity

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Energy Oman has unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a strategic milestone in its growth and evolution as a key player in Oman’s energy sector. The new identity reflects the company’s response to global energy shifts and its expanding role within the national economic ecosystem.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman's Ibri Industrial City attracts $65m in H1 investments

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Ibri Industrial City has secured RO25 million ($65 million) in investments during the first half through 17 agreements spanning over 250,000 sq m for projects in oil and gas, manufacturing and light industry.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

L&T inks EPC framework deal with Petroleum Development Oman

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

India's top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore - has signed a six-year engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), thus strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia drives GCC project markets in Q2 despite slowdown

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Project awards in the GCC region for the second quarter surged to $59.4 billion, up 30% over last year supported by higher contract activity in Saudi Arabia and Oman, although activity slowed sharply from Q1, according to a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir reports 80pc on-time performance in Q2 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2026, recording an OTP of 80.01%, representing an improvement of 15.01% compared to Q1 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils summer experiences in Oman

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a collection of summer experiences celebrating the natural beauty of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the programme combines adventure, wellness and dining.