Oman’s population grew by 4.5 per cent last year and 5 per cent in 2023, with similar increases predicted through the decade, the report said
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GCC Railway Project
Gulf Railway Project: Trains to connect UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain by 2030
Gulf Railway Project will connect all six GCC states by 2030, spanning 2,117 km with high-speed passenger and freight trains, official confirms
Oman
Oman and TUI to develop five hotels in Dhofar by 2028
OMRAN Group signs alliance with TUI to develop five new resorts in Dhofar by 2028, boosting Oman’s tourism under Vision 2040
GaStat
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade surplus with GCC doubles to $3.2bn in Q2
Saudi Arabia posted a 119 per cent jump in its non-oil trade surplus with GCC to $3.2bn in Q2 2025 as total trade hit $14.5bn
Climate
GCC captures just $24bn of $1tn global green FDI despite $132bn outbound push, says Strategy&
The GCC attracted just $24bn of $1tn global green FDI between 2020–2024, despite $132bn outbound investments, says Strategy& Middle East
Energy
Oman’s OQ and Iraq’s SOMO sign MoU to strengthen energy collaboration
Oman will store 10 million barrels of Iraqi oil in Ras Markaz; It will also market Iraqi oil in global markets through OQ Trading
Oil production
Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and OPEC+ countries agree to oil cuts starting October 2025
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Russia and other OPEC+ members will cut oil output by 137,000 barrels per day from October 2025, aiming to stabilise global markets
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New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines
Saudi Arabia Empty Quarter
Saudi Arabia-Oman ties with $533m Empty Quarter road
Saudi Arabia’s $533m, 564 km Empty Quarter road to Oman boosts trade, tourism, and logistics goals
Mortgage
Oman real estate boost: Sohar International launches housing finance with $649k loans
Sohar International launches housing finance in Oman with loans up to $649,000, supporting investors and Vision 2040 growth goals
GCC
GCC labour market grows 25% in four years as Gulf economy beats global average
GCC labour market grows 25% in four years as Gulf economy outpaces global average, with women now making up 40.2% of the workforce
Construction
Oman launches construction digitisation drive to boost real estate standards
Muscat has signed four cooperation deals with universities, industry bodies and a digital platform to modernise construction, boost efficiency and attract investment, officials say
Golden visa
Oman launches Golden Residency as FDI tops $77.9bn
Oman launched its Golden Residency Program and new investment reforms as FDI rose to $77.9bn
Oman real estate market
Oman real estate trades reach $4.1bn by July 2025
Oman’s real estate trades reached $4.1bn by July 2025 as sales rose 15 per cent but mortgage and swap contracts declined
private schools
Cognita expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with 5 new school partnerships
Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with five school partnerships, growing its regional network to 14 schools and 22,000 students
GCC
GCC national income hits $2.14tn in 2023 as exports fall 7 per cent
GCC-Stat data shows national income down 2.7 per cent year-on-year, but non-oil sector posts 6.4 per cent growth, led by finance, transport, and real estate
Oman
Omani ports record double-digit growth in ship traffic and container handling
Container and cargo handling in the ports grew 11.7%, while ship traffic increased 11.1% during the six months of 2025