Muscat: Temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman are expected to remain above the long-term climatic average during August, September and October 2026, according to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The bulletin, issued in August, provides an initial indication of the temperature and rainfall patterns expected across Oman over the […]
Oman is expected to support a cautious, phased approach to future oil production increases as OPEC+ prepares for a key meeting that could reshape production quotas and baseline calculations for all member countries, according to Ali al Riyami, a well-known Omani energy analyst. Speaking to Al Arabiya Business, Al Riyami said the producer alliance has […]
Muscat: Oman Airports has been recognised as the Best Airport Management Company for Operational Excellence – Middle East 2025 at the Global Brands Magazine (GBM) Awards 2025, marking another international achievement for the Sultanate’s aviation sector. The award recognises Oman Airports’ outstanding performance in enhancing operational processes and improving the passenger experience, outperforming several leading […]
MUSCAT: Oman awarded 74 government contracts worth a combined RO 734.00 million during the first seven months of 2026, led by major healthcare and transport projects, while issuing a further 60 tenders valued at an estimated RO 365.00 million as it accelerated infrastructure spending under Oman Vision 2040. The Public Authority for Projects, Tenders and […]
The 48-year-old Nadhira al Harthy was the second person from the Sultanate of Oman and the first Omani woman to climb Mount Everest. She passed away while on a mission following an avalanche below Camp III on Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan’s Karakoram, authorities said, as a search mission continues for the remaining climbers unaccounted […]
British-Omani aerospace startup Advanced Rocket Technologies (ART) has conducted the first static fire test of what is described as Oman’s first commercially built solid rocket motor, marking a significant milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s drive to establish indigenous space launch capabilities and a sovereign aerospace industry. The test, conducted recently at Duqm’s Etlaq Spaceport […]
MUSCAT: Oman has launched the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender process for the next phase of development of the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park, inviting qualified Omani and international contractors to prequalify for one of the Sultanate of Oman’s largest oil storage infrastructure projects. The move advances the next phase of the Ras Markaz […]
The Sultanate of Oman’s property market continued to demonstrate resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with transaction values rising and foreign investment remaining on an upward trajectory despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions. According to Savills’ latest Oman Property Market Q2 2026 report, the total value of property transactions reached RO1.43 billion by the end […]
Muscat: If you are looking for a small break from summer heatwaves within the Sultanate of Oman, there are quite a few options with lower temperatures. According to Oman Meteorology, Jabal Shams recorded low temperatures of 16.5°C, Ras al Hadd 24°C, Salalah 24.5°C, Dhalkut 21.8°C, Al Ashkhara 23.1°C, Taqah 25.4°C, and Masirah 24°C in the […]
MANILA: The Sultanate of Oman has firmly reaffirmed its stance on the critical importance of keeping global waterways open, emphasising that freedom of navigation is paramount to safeguarding international trade, energy security, and the global food supply. Representing the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, led the Omani delegation at […]
