Oman’s tourism sector sees significant growth

His Excellency Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, stated that the tourism sector’s contribution to Oman’s GDP is projected to reach 3.5 percent by 2030, supported by approximately RO 3 billion in investments.

Oman’s commerce minister outlines key

His Excellency Qais Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, outlined Oman’s strategic approach to attracting both foreign and domestic investment across key sectors, as well as technological innovations in driving economic evolution.

SQU student startup becomes first in Oman to

Aura, a student-led company from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), is the first startup in the Sultanate of Oman to manufacture perovskite solar cells

Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve

The number of visitors to the Al Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve reached 96,625 in 2024, compared to 71,263 in 2023

GCC imposes anti-dumping duties on electrical

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion has announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will impose final anti-dumping duties on imports of certain electrical connections and switches from China

Oman’s Labour Ministry urges early payment of

The Ministry of Labour has issued a directive to private sector establishments in Oman, urging them to expedite the payment of wages to their employees in anticipation of Eid Al Fitr

Investment and Trade Court to enhance Oman’s

Oman’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) affirmed that the establishment of the Investment and Trade Court stems from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s keenness to advance Oman’s investment and trade sectors

Oman to stop paper applications for Sanad

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion has announced that it will no longer accept paper applications for opening a Sanad Services Center

Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman

Oman has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sector.

Oman’s fisheries sector achieves 7.5% growth

Oman’s fisheries sector has shown significant growth in 2024, thereby enhancing its contribution to the country’s economic diversification efforts under the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2021-2025).

Sohar Aluminium and UTAS sign MoU to equip tech

Sohar Aluminium Company and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to equip the university's Advanced Technology Laboratory.

Royal Oman Police seize over 20kg of drugs,

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of three individuals involved in smuggling illegal drugs into the country.