The plant is billed as one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG plants in the world
Oman
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electricity consumption
Oman to slash electricity bills in Summer 2025
Oman will cut electricity bills for residential customers from May to end of August 2025
foreign direct investment
Oman’s economy set to grow 3.4% in 2025
Oman’s economy shows robust growth amid strong foreign investment inflows and improved credit ratings
F&B brands
Dubai’s BonBird opens first Oman restaurant in Muscat expansion
Since launching in 2023, BonBird has established itself as a popular fried chicken option in the region
Oman
Oman announces 631 jobs
Oman’s Ministry of Labour to open up more than 630 jobs for applicants with variety of educational backgrounds
Aluminium tariffs
How US tariffs could impact GCC banks and economy
Fitch Ratings analysis looks at potential impact of US tariffs on GCC banks and economy
banking services
Oman mandates IBAN for domestic transfers from July 2025
The move follows the Oman Central Bank’s implementation of the IBAN system for international transfers from March 31, 2024
OPEC
OPEC+: Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and others announce oil production increase
Eight OPEC+ countries, including Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Oman, have agreed to increase oil production
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Fitr holidays in the GCC; Dubai’s 100 most influential people; UAE petrol prices to change; Royal baby announced – 10 things you missed this week
Eid holidays, the Dubai 100, UAE petrol prices, Royal Baby named, Palm Jebel Ali investments and more top news stories this week
Oman
Starlink launches high-speed Internet in Oman
Oman gives approval for Starlink to provide high-speed internet access
Eid
Eid Al Fitr 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Official holidays for Eid Al Fitr have been announced in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Eid
Oman announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Oman announces holidays for public and private sector to mark Eid Al Fitr 2025
happiness
UAE named happiest Arab country
UAE passed UK, US and France in 2025 World Happiness Report
Apparel Group
Apparel Group plans 250 R&B stores in GCC by end of year
Apparel Group looks to add more than 100 R&B stores in GCC this year
Airlines
Middle East aviation booming with massive orders and fleet expansion despite supply woes as sector targets 2,600 planes
Middle East commercial airlines expected to grow almost twice as quickly as the global average in coming years
GCC banking
GCC banks to thrive as GDP tipped to hit 3.5% as UAE and Saudi lead growth
GCC banks can look forward to continued growth in 2025 says EY report