Oman has announced an official holiday for Hijri New Year
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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
Camel
Oman to launch camel milk cheese factory in Dhofar
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
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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