First camel cheese production factory in Oman’s Rakhyut, Dhofar supported by UN
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Oman announces major new employment rules
Oman looks to increase number of citizens working in private sector
clean energy
Singapore’s Sembcorp launches 588MWp solar plant in Oman, marking Middle East expansion
The 588MWp Manah II solar project in Oman is also its largest utility-scale solar farm project to date
LNG
TotalEnergies and OQEP break ground on Marsa LNG, Middle East’s first bunkering hub
The plant is billed as one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG plants in the world
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
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Oman announces 631 jobs
Oman’s Ministry of Labour to open up more than 630 jobs for applicants with variety of educational backgrounds
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
Eid Al Fitr
UAE announces first day of Eid Al Fitr
UAE will mark Sunday, March 30 as the first day of Eid Al Fitr
Oman
Starlink launches high-speed Internet in Oman
Oman gives approval for Starlink to provide high-speed internet access
Eid
Oman announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Oman announces holidays for public and private sector to mark Eid Al Fitr 2025
Consumer awareness
Oman bans circulation of some products, CPA seizes 115,000 violating items in 2024: Report
The most significant category was expired products, with over 41,000 items confiscated
Beyond ONE
Beyond ONE partners with TIMWETECH to boost digital content access in Saudi Arabia, Oman
The tie-up will enable customers to subscribe to premium streaming, gaming, and infotainment services without needing traditional banking relationships
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Oman announces Ramadan 2025 working hours
Oman has announced official working hours for the public and private sector during Ramadan 2025
Aviation
SalamAir to add 10 new Airbus planes to meet growing demand
Oman’s SalamAir to boost fleet with purchase of new Airbus A320 planes
aerospace sector
Al-Futtaim Logistics expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman amid Middle East aerospace boom
The expansions follow in the wake of surging demand for advanced logistics solutions in the region