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 […]
SALALAH: Public confidence in Oman’s energy and minerals sector cannot be built through project announcements and performance indicators alone, the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals said on Sunday, calling for clearer information on how national resources are managed and the economic and social value they generate. Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary […]
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is implementing 61 road projects across the Sultanate of Oman under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, with around 22 projects already more than 70 per cent complete as the government accelerates investment in transport infrastructure to strengthen connectivity and support economic growth. The projects include new highways, […]
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has accelerated the pace of implementation of infrastructure projects under the 11th Five-Year Plan. Dr. Saif bin Saeed Al Sinani, Director General of Planning at MTCIT, said that the Ministry is currently implementing about 61 projects in the roads sector in various governorates of the […]
Dibba: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has completed the construction work for the marine area rehabilitation project in Musandam Governorate. The initiative covered several coastal areas across the Wilayats of Dibba and Khasab, as well as the Niyabat of Lima, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the infrastructure supporting […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched four healthcare investment opportunities valued at about RO 16 million as it seeks to expand specialised medical services, strengthen local manufacturing and attract private-sector investment. The projects cover early disease detection, medical rehabilitation and the production of healthcare supplies, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion said. […]
MUSCAT, JULY 5 As many as four mega solar PV-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs) are planned for implementation across key locations in the Sultanate of Oman, starting from 2028–29. At 1 GW capacity apiece, these four large-scale schemes are central to achieving the Sultanate of Oman’s goal of generating at least 30 per cent of […]
BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, JUNE 30 During the official visit of a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman to France, three strategic agreements were signed in Paris in the presence of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The agreements mark a significant milestone in the strengthening of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 29 Construction of two utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is nearing completion at Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate and Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate. The investments are designed to strengthen Oman’s energy security as the Sultanate accelerates its transition to renewable electricity. Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) – the operator of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 28 Omran Group, the Omani government’s executive for tourism development, says it is making headway in the development of a sizable portfolio of upscale lifestyle destinations and resorts across the Sultanate – projects designed to enhance Oman’s tourism and hospitality appeal. The projects, entailing multiple billion dollars of investment, will significantly bolster the […]
