Move will expand visa exempt list to 105 countries and reflects closer economic, tourism and investment ties between Muscat and Manila
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Air connectivity
Oman announces Aviation Strategy 2040 to drive airport growth, investment and connectivity
The authority says the sector will play a central role in boosting trade, tourism, investment and air connectivity
Golden visa
Oman’s new 10-year residency scheme draws growing investor interest
The programme offers long-term stability and family-friendly benefits as part of Oman’s Vision 2040 push
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Oman announces OmanSat-1, its first communications satellite
An agreement was signed with Airbus Defense and Space (ADS) on Monday to design, manufacture, and launch the satellite
cultural visas
Oman announces major new 10-year visa category
Oman launches a new cultural visa allowing stays of up to 10 years to support arts, research, festivals and cultural exchange
decarbonisation
Oman global frontrunner in green steel transition – report
New IEEFA report says Oman’s integrated steelmaking base, renewable energy potential and hydrogen ambitions place it at the forefront of the global shift to low-emission iron and steel production
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Drilling to acquire 80% stake in Oman’s MB Petroleum
MBPS is ADNOC Drilling’s second major regional acquisition this year following SLB in May; Enterprise value of the transaction is $204mn
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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
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
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
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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
GDP
Oman GDP grows 2.5% in Q1 2025 reaching $24.5bn
The National Centre for Statistics and Information released the data as part of its quarterly economic assessment, highlighting the diversification efforts within Oman’s economy
Islamic New Year
Oman announces holiday for public and private sectors
Oman has announced an official holiday for Hijri New Year
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
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
Crown Prince of Dubai
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan to begin official visit to Oman
Sheikh Hamdan will meet Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, during the visit
