The total value of real estate transactions in Al Buraimi Governorate during the first half of 2025 reached RO 18,460,444, marking an increase of nearly 14 percent compared to the same period in 2024, when the value stood at RO 15,884,531.
Industrial Innovation Academy, the enabling arm of Madayn (Public Establishment for Industrial Estates), has signed a cooperation programme with Oman Energy Association (OPAL) to enhance local content.
HyperMax already operates in Jordan and Oman with a network of 44 stores, and its expansion into Bahrain is part of the company’s strategy to reshape its grocery business in key markets.
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed higher, with the 30 index climbing 11.4 points to reach 5,101.88, supported by stronger trading activity and a rise in overall market value.
The Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah has signed 17 new development, service, and investment contracts worth over OMR 5 million.
The agreement was formalised in the presence of Mohsin Hani Al Bahrani, CEO of MHD ACERE, and Dr. Hamoud Rashid Al-Tobi, CEO of Galfar Engineering.
Bank Muscat’s commitment to SMEs development is evident in the wide range of financing services it provides across various sectors, including industry, retail, and hospitality.
Under the agreement, Mastercard will bring global expertise, advanced technologies, and international reach to the Bank’s card business.
Oman’s natural gas production, including domestic output and imports, recorded a slight increase of 0.7 percent by the end of July 2025, reaching 32.88 billion cubic meters, compared to 32.64 billion cubic meters during the same period in 2024.
With more than 26 years of experience in people management, Al Musawi is recognised as a people-centric leader.
Al Mudhaibi Industrial City has received five investment applications in the first half of 2025, of which four projects worth over RO 1 million were localised on an area exceeding 14,000 sqm.
Among the winning developments, Golf Links Residences stood out for the strength of its marketing approach, which successfully communicated the project’s elevated lifestyle offering.
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