Oman fish landings value tops OMR320 million despite flat volumes
Sep 15, 2026
The value of Oman's fish landings rose 1.5% by end-June even as total volume slipped 0.2%, highlighting the role of mix, pricing and commercial fishing.
Economy
Oman trade surplus rises 51% to OMR4.7bn
Sep 7, 2026
Exports grew 15.3% through June, supported by oil and gas, non-oil shipments and stronger re-exports.
Oman joins IPHE to connect green hydrogen plans with global standards
Sep 5, 2026
Membership gives Oman a platform for policy, safety, skills and trade cooperation around hydrogen and fuel-cell value chains.
Oman to pilot hydrogen buses and ultra-fast EV charging
Sep 4, 2026
Agreements with Hyundai cover Muscat public transport and a six-month 240kW charger trial in Halban.
Duqm handles 9,200-capacity BYD car carrier on first Oman call
Sep 3, 2026
The vessel discharged 1,219 vehicles for Oman and other GCC markets, testing Duqm's regional distribution role.
Oman oil price rises above $101 amid regional tension
Sep 2, 2026
The November delivery price settled at $101.56 as renewed US-Iran fighting revived concern about Strait of Hormuz supply flows.
Samail Industrial City localises 12 new projects
Aug 24, 2026
The first-half projects and two facility expansions represent more than OMR13m of investment across 135,000 square metres.
North Al Sharqiyah farm and fisheries investment reaches OMR74m
Aug 23, 2026
The governorate is progressing dozens of food-production projects across more than 400 feddans.
Oman public revenue rises 13% to OMR6.6bn
Aug 23, 2026
Higher net oil and gas revenue lifted Oman's public receipts during the second quarter.
Oman's alternative lending expands support for SMEs
Aug 23, 2026
Crowdfunding volumes more than tripled in 2025 as smaller businesses gained access to additional financing channels.
Credit Oman ceilings for domestic sales and exports exceed OMR226m
Aug 22, 2026
Export and domestic credit ceilings expanded even as insured sales were lower than a year earlier.
Oman issues OMR80m seven-year development bonds
Aug 12, 2026
The Central Bank of Oman announced a new government development bond carrying a 4.50% annual coupon.
Oman localises transformer components through ten agreements
Aug 12, 2026
Ten agreements are expected to channel about OMR15m into local manufacturing of electrical-transformer components.
Muscat Stock Exchange leads GCC markets in 2026
Aug 10, 2026
The MSX was up about 24% year to date, supported by listings, liquidity and expectations for a wider IPO pipeline.
Oman mobile subscriptions reach 8.3m
Aug 10, 2026
Oman's mobile base grew 1.3% year on year, led by postpaid and machine-to-machine connections.
Ibri Industrial City attracts OMR25m in investment by end of June
Aug 1, 2026
Ibri Industrial City signed 17 investment contracts worth OMR25m across 250,000 square metres by end-June 2026.
Oman and Iran advance rival plans for Hormuz shipping
Jul 29, 2026
Oman and Iran advance rival plans for Hormuz shipping highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the shipping landscape in Oman.
Oman builds logistics network to cement post-war trade gains
Jul 29, 2026
Oman builds logistics network to cement post-war trade gains highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the infrastructure landscape in Oman.
Oman weighs its fragile peace dividend
Jul 29, 2026
Oman weighs its fragile peace dividend highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the economy landscape in Oman.
Oman's economy needs a steady hand as war drags on
Jul 29, 2026
Oman's economy needs a steady hand as war drags on highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the economy landscape in Oman.
Younger buyers push up Oman property sales
Jul 27, 2026
Younger buyers push up Oman property sales highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the construction landscape in Oman.
Oman seeks technical consultants for 4GW solar projects
Jul 15, 2026
Oman seeks technical consultants for 4GW solar projects highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the renewable energy landscape in Oman.
Rising food and transport costs push up Oman inflation
Jul 15, 2026
Rising food and transport costs push up Oman inflation highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the economy landscape in Oman.
Oman seeks foreign investors for $16bn pipeline of new cities
Jul 13, 2026
Oman seeks foreign investors for $16bn pipeline of new cities highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the construction landscape in Oman.
Re-exports help Oman to weather regional trade disruption
Jul 13, 2026
Re-exports help Oman to weather regional trade disruption highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the finance landscape in Oman.
Asyad awards $310m contract to Korean shipbuilder
Jul 10, 2026
Asyad awards $310m contract to Korean shipbuilder highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the shipping landscape in Oman.
Oman's first IPO this year attracts $12bn in orders
Jul 2, 2026
Oman's first IPO this year attracts $12bn in orders highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the markets landscape in Oman.
Oman Air and Riyadh Air expand route networks
Jul 1, 2026
Oman Air and Riyadh Air expand route networks highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the aviation landscape in Oman.
Oman to shield consumers by subsidising food imports
Jul 1, 2026
Oman to shield consumers by subsidising food imports highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the economy landscape in Oman.
US reviews Oman plan for Hormuz transit
Jul 1, 2026
US reviews Oman plan for Hormuz transit highlights how investment, regulation and operating performance are reshaping the shipping landscape in Oman.
