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.

World diesel supplies under pressure after

Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports has triggered fresh turmoil in global energy markets, deepening supply shortages and pushing prices higher across the United States, Europe and other major fuel-consuming regions.

Oman’s manufacturing sector leads hiring growth

Manufacturing and industrial hiring surged 36% in Oman, while retail and consumer sectors posted strong gains, according to the latest Naukrigulf Hiring Index.

60 Omani factories join Smart Manufacturing

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has launched second phase of its Smart Manufacturing Factories Programme, with 60 factories across Oman beginning their journey towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.

Lulu expands its presence in Oman ; opens new

Strategically located to serve Salalah’s growing urban residential communities, the new Xpress store spans 3,000 square metres and offers a thoughtfully curated range of products to meet customers’ everyday needs.

Oman Tax Authority removes Global Financial

Decision follows the Financial Services Authority’s deregistration of the firm from Oman’s register of licensed accounting and auditing practitioners.

TAS Oman Business Awards 2026 extends nomination

Recognised as one of Oman’s leading business recognition platforms, the fifth edition of the TAS Oman Business Awards is inviting nominations from companies, entrepreneurs and industry leaders across more than 35 categories until July 30 through omanbusinessawards.com.

Oman and Jordan launch RO 38.5 million joint

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and the Jordanian Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) have signed an agreement to establish an Omani-Jordanian investment company with a capital value of RO 38.5 million.

Bank Muscat launches Limited-Edition FIFA World

The offering includes the Bank Muscat Visa Gold Credit Card and the Bank Muscat Visa Prepaid Card, launched in celebration of the global excitement surrounding FIFA World Cup™ matches and to provide football enthusiasts with a unique banking experience.

Oman’s Arabia Falcon Insurance denies data

Arabia Falcon Insurance has reassured shareholders and customers that its systems remain secure after reports circulating on social media alleged the company had suffered a cyber-attack and data breach.