Culture and Nature Drive Oman’s Tourism Experiences, scope for growth remains: Mabrian

Oman’s tourist activities and experiences market is strongly anchored in its unique cultural and natural heritage Oman’s tourism activity offerings highlight the country’s strongest assets: a rich local cultural heritage and an extraordinary...

Omani businesses can now import from UAE without paying double VAT: Here's the official 3-step plan

Oman clarifies VAT rules for imports from UAE and GCC, simplifying refunds, reducing costs, and boosting cross-border trade efficiency / Illustrative AI-generated image Omani businesses importing goods from the UAE can finally stop losing precious...

Oman: Development Bank boosts small business financing to $259.7mln

Muscat – The Development Bank has announced that its loan portfolio for small enterprises has exceeded RO100mn by the end of September 2025. The bank has financed more than 20,000 small projects across production and service sectors in all...

Oman and World Bank Group to formalise deal for country office in Muscat

WASHINGTON – The announcement comes on the sidelines of the 2025 Joint Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, where a high-level Omani delegation, led by His Excellency Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi,...

Oman Vision 2040: Tourism meets sustainability

As a tourism researcher who has worked in destinations across the globe, I have often seen the same dilemma: how can countries welcome visitors and economic growth without eroding the very landscapes and traditions that make them special? Through...

Oman: Vale team explores investment opportunities in SEZAD

A delegation from the Board of Directors of Vale International visited the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) to review the available investment opportunities, infrastructure, and ongoing projects in the area. Vale plans to establish an...

Oman, Kuwait explore opportunities to enhance cooperation

Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan and the Emir of the State of Kuwait, hold a fraternal meeting at Al Barakah Palace. The meeting explores opportunities to enhance bilateral partnerships and investments across diverse sectors and examines a range of...

Oman: OQAE launches Oman’s first large-scale SuperESCO project

MUSCAT: OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, announced on Monday, October 13, 2025, the launch of Oman’s first large-scale SuperESCO project. Through the SuperESCO model, OQAE will implement...

Oman: Customs Duty refunds not allowed after 3 years

Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP), Directorate General of Customs, has issued a notice highlighting key provisions from the Unified Customs Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), urging individuals and businesses to comply with...

Oman’s Ministry of Labour warns against fake job advertisements circulating online

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Labour has issued a warning against false job advertisements circulating on social media and unofficial platforms, stressing that all legitimate employment announcements are published exclusively through its verified...

Oman: Salalah’s charter season takes off with strong European arrivals

The winter charter season in Salalah is witnessing a strong tourist outlook from European countries with the arrival of charters from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Italy. While the Italian charter carrying 66 tourists landed in Salalah on...

Oman Central Bank issues over $23.41mln worth of treasury bills

Muscat: The Oman Central Bank (OCB) has announced that the total value of government treasury bills allocated for this week amounted to OMR 9.25 million. The bank explained in a statement today that the maturity period of these bills is 91 days,...

Kenshō CEO Marise Assaf to address ‘Power of Women in Business’ panel at HerStory Oman Summit

MUSCAT : Known for her unique blend of storytelling, cultural insight, and psychological strategy, Marise brings over 20 years of experience in brand communications across the GCC and wider MENA region. Under her leadership, Kenshō has emerged as...

Europcar Oman & Bahrain Hosts “The Tee Time Connection” — A Distinguished Networking Evening Ahead of the 11th Edition of the Europcar Open

In an evening that celebrated connection and collaboration, Europcar Oman & Bahrain hosted “The Tee Time Connection”, an exclusive networking event at The Diplomatic Club, Muscat by the Sea, bringing together 65 exclusive guests including...

BlueFive Capital Targets Oman

The Oman office will focus on investment advisory, capital raising, and cross-border strategic partnerships aligned with the Oman Vision 2040. BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform with $4.4 billion in assets under management...

BlueFive Capital expands operations to Oman with Majan

BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform, has launched its legal entity in the Sultanate of Oman, BlueFive Capital Majan, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the country and its growing role within the Gulf Cooperation...

Celebrated designer Lubna Al Zakwani to speak at HerStory Oman Summit 2025 on “Power of Women in Business”

MUSCAT : In a powerful celebration of women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, Lubna Al Zakwani, celebrated Omani designer and Co-founder & Creative Director of Endemage, will join the HerStory Oman Summit & Awards 2025 as a distinguished speaker...

Kuwait Emir arrives in Oman on private visit

MUSCAT : His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, arrived in the Sultanate of Oman today (October 14) on a private visit. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming ceremony at the Royal...

Emir of Kuwait to arrives in Oman

Muscat: HM The Sultan leads the welcoming party for the Emir of the State of Kuwait upon his arrival at the Royal Airport on a private visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The two leaders will hold a fraternal meeting at Al Barakah Palace, in the...

India's ACME Group weighs strategic green iron investment in Oman

MUSCAT: Oman is one of two global destinations — the other being India — under consideration for the establishment of a new low-carbon green iron production project that will capitalise on green hydrogen expected to be locally produced starting in...