Public holidays for 2026: Plan your dream vacation now
The government decision to announce in advance the public beginning of each Gregorian year, of the dates of national and religious holidays on an annual basis, will help citizens a…
Hospitality expansion drives Oman’s hotel revenue growth to RO 193 million
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, DEC 28Hotel revenues in Oman rose by more than 18% year-on-year between January and September 2025 to reach a new nine-month high of RO 193.4 million ($505…
Al Duqm emerges as Oman’s launchpad for Petrochemicals 2.0
MUSCAT, DEC 28A new chapter in Oman’s industrial development is taking shape in Al Duqm, as policymakers, energy companies and industrial leaders converge around a shared vision fo…
Credit Oman insured sales reach RO 264.7 million by Q3
MUSCAT: Credit Oman’s insured sales of domestically produced and export goods in the industrial sector reached RO 264.7 million by the end of the third quarter of this year, reflec…
2026 prospects and risks
In 2026, GDP growth is projected at 2.5-3.1%, lower than in the pre-pandemic period of roughly 3.7%. However, it does not reflect recessionary averages. The climate of uncertainty…
FCA’s Deputy CEO on how women can reach the top
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new deputy chief executive has urged women not to rule themselves out of senior jobs.Sarah Pritchard, who took over her role in June, has made the…
Jabal Al Akhdar witnesses RO9 million development projects
The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar is witnessing the implementation of a package of development, service and tourism projects being carried out by Al Dakhiliyah Governorate at a tot…
Except for Eids, Oman announces public holidays for 2026
To improve the efficiency of institutional and administrative planning, the Council of Ministers has approved the advance announcement, at the beginning of each Gregorian year, of…
Rains likely to affect parts of Oman from Monday
The latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicate that the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure, accompanied…
Ministry plans to develop a mountain biking trail
Muscat – As part of the efforts to give a unique tourism experience, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has unveiled plans to design and develop a dedicated mountain biking…