Oman’s electricity production rises 6.8% by end

Total electricity production in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 6.8 percent by the end of May 2026, reaching 20,314.0 gigawatt-hours (GWh) compared with 19,027.4 GWh during the same period in 2025.

Oil jumps 3% as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices surged on Monday after Iran escalated attacks in the Gulf following US strikes, heightening concerns over the security of energy shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Nama Water Services announces 303 job openings

Nama Water Services has announced 303 new job opportunities under the third phase of its employment-linked training programme.

Oman issues new trade union regulations, expands

The Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Decision 284/2026, overhauling national trade union regulations by expanding worker legal protections and introducing a new 50-employee threshold for establishing labour unions.

Visa & Bank Muscat bring FIFA World Cup

Visa & Bank Muscat are bringing the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™ to Mall of Oman through a football-themed customer activation taking place from 11 to 19 July 2026.The activation aim to offer visitors an exciting and interactive football-inspired experience.

Salalah Free Zone signs $29 million fertilizer

Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) has signed a sub-usufruct agreement with Majan Petrochemical Industry (SFZ) to establish an Ammonium Sulfate Fertilizer Production Plant with an investment value exceeding RO 11 million (USD 29 million).

Oman Air and SalamAir add 192 extra flights to

Oman Air and SalamAir have increased their operational capacity for the Dhofar Khareef season by adding 192 additional flights during July.

Oman completes Musandam marine project to boost

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has completed a project to rehabilitate marine areas in Musandam Governorate, aimed at strengthening fisheries infrastructure and supporting fishermen.

Mitsubishi Motors Oman launches cool summer offers

General Automotive Company (GAC), a part of The Zubair Corporation and the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Oman, has announced the launch of its Cool Summer Offers, bringing customers an exciting range of exclusive benefits across the entire Mitsubishi range.

Oman Oil Marketing Company secures RO 29.4

Oman Oil Marketing Company has secured a government contract worth RO 29.4 million for the supply of fuel, construction and maintenance of fuel stations across several locations.

Muscat Stock Exchange tops Gulf markets with 28%

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) emerged as the best-performing stock market in the Gulf during the first half of 2026, with its main index surging 28 percent to close at 7,507 points, while trading value soared by 650 percent to nearly RO 6.9 billion.

Muscat Stock Exchange strategy delivers major

The Muscat Stock Exchange has achieved nearly 96 percent completion of its 2022–2026 strategy.