Oman has announced an official holiday for Hijri New Year
Oman
oil tanker
UAE rescues 24 crew after oil tanker collision in Sea of Oman
UAE Coast Guard evacuate 24 crew members following ship collision
GCC
GCC government spending to pass $542bn this year
GCC countries expected to spend over $542bn on revenues of $487bn this year
GCC airlines
GCC flights cancelled: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman announce suspensions amid rising tensions
Airlines and airports in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman suspended some flights to and from UAE
Armenia
Armenia announces visa-free travel for citizens and residents of UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
Armenia welcomes tourism and business with visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
Oman
Oman hotel revenue hits $284m as visitor numbers up 8.6%
Oman is attracting more tourists from around the world, leading to a spike in 3 to 5-star hotel revenue
eVTOL
Flying taxis in Oman: LYNEports and AeroVecto team up to plan eVTOL ports and routes
LYNEports and AeroVecto plan eVTOL transport in Oman
Oman real estate market
Oman real estate transactions hit $2.17bn by April 2025, showing 9.7% growth
Oman real estate transactions up nearly 10 per cent year-on-year
Eid
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Official holidays for Eid Al Adha have been announced in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
kuwait oil production
OPEC+ countries announce oil production increase
OPEC+ countries including Saudi Arabia and UAE announce increase to oil production levels
Charging station
Porsche, Shell partner to install 133 EV charging points across Oman by 2026
The first chargers from the collaboration are already installed and available for use
Eid
Oman announces 5-day Eid Al Adha holiday
Oman announces Eid Al Adha holiday for public and private sectors
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Drilling forms JV with SLB for Kuwait and Oman business
ADNOC Drilling will acquire a 70% stake; Boost to its regional expansion plan through eight operating land drilling rigs and contracts with NOCs
China
China announces visa-free travel for Saudi, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
China has announced visa-free travel for all GCC nationals
Eid
Oman announces Eid Al Adha 2025
Crescent moon to mark start of Dhul-Hijjah spotted in Oman, Eid Al Adha dates revealed
Alpen Capital
GCC will need 2,800 new schools for extra 1.5m students by 2029
Increasing population and high importance of education will see student numbers soar and high demand for new schools and education establishments
Eid
Oman calls for moon-sighting ahead of Eid Al Adha 2025
Oman has called on people in the Sultanate to report moon-sighting ahead of Eid Al Adha 2025