Real estate trading value in Oman increased by 18.4 percent by the end of March 2026, reaching RO 678.1 million, compared to RO 572.7 million during the same period in 2025.
The Engineering Contracts Forum 2026 reviewed national efforts aimed at enhancing the efficiency of implementing projects and developing engineering contracts framework in line with global best practices.
The Ministry of Labour has reiterated that the annual midday work ban in construction sites and open areas is not currently in effect and will only be implemented during its designated period.
Royal Hospital has clarified concerns over waiting times in its emergency departments, citing a recent surge in patient numbers and ongoing maintenance work across several units.
His Excellency Lieutenant Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’mani, Minister of the Royal Office, received His Excellency Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Singapore, and his accompanying delegation at his office on Monday.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will begin implementing a new regulatory framework for fuel filling stations on Wednesday, under Ministerial Decision No. 142/2025.
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports fell in April to their lowest level in nearly two years, driven by disruptions to tanker traffic in the Middle East linked to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has signed a strategic contract with Abraj Energy Services to provide hydraulic fracturing services, aimed at enhancing oil production and improving operational efficiency.
Latest data from the GCC Statistical Centre reveals that expatriate labour continues to drive the region's economic expansion, now accounting for 66.5 percent of the total workforce in 2025.
The Environment Authority has clarified that pruning of wild trees will not be permitted this year in most areas, following exceptional environmental conditions linked to the impact of the ‘Al Masarrat’ depression in Dhofar Governorate.
The Environment Authority has announced an extension to the deadline for submitting bids for investment in the management and operation of the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has commenced rescue excavation works in the Al Mabilah area of the Wilayat of Seeb, Muscat Governorate, covering 25 archaeological tombs.
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