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Oman reform push lifts investment appeal
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Oman is using fiscal consolidation, diversification and capital-markets reform to position itself as a more credible destination for global capital.
Oman closes financing on 120 MW JBB wind project
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A consortium led by EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy has reached financial close on the 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali wind project in Oman. The deal moves one of the country’s largest onshore wind farms closer to a…
Oman's Social Protection Fund earns first GIPS verification for asset owners
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The Social Protection Fund of Oman has completed its first independent verification under the GIPS Standards for Asset Owners, a milestone that puts the sovereign-linked investor among global institutions using the benchmark for performance…
Mira Developments launches first multi-branded beachfront community in Oman
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Mira Developments has launched Mira Ocean Estates in Salalah, positioning it as Oman’s first multi-branded beachfront master-planned community.
Advintek unit wins Oman tax authority approval for Fawtara e-invoicing
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Advintek Global said its subsidiary Al Faisal Business and Services LLC has been named an Approved Authorized Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority, positioning the company to help businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in April 2027. The…
Oil spill reaches Omani coast as Greenpeace urges faster tanker stabilization
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Oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coast, heightening the environmental risk and complicating the response.
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s coast
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Greenpeace MENA says the spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has now reached Oman’s shoreline, raising pressure on authorities to stabilize the vessel and offload its cargo.
Petrosil brings AMEA Oman 2026 to Muscat on Nov. 23
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Petrosil will stage the 7th AMEA Bitumen, Base Oil and Logistics Convention & Exhibition in Muscat on 23 November 2026, marking the event’s first edition in Oman. The one-day gathering is designed to connect buyers, suppliers and logistics players…
Greenpeace warns oil spill in Oman has quadrupled in 48 hours
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says satellite analysis shows an oil slick from the grounded tanker Caroline Bzenji has spread rapidly inside Oman’s Hallaniyat Archipelago.
MEBIS 2026 heads to Dubai as AI reshapes banking
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More than 500 people have pre-registered for the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2026, set for Sept. 16-17 in Dubai.
Advintek wins preapproved OTA ASP status in Oman
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Advintek has been named a preapproved Accredited Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority as businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in August 2026. The designation positions the e-invoicing vendor to help companies move faster on ERP integration,…
Oman pitches itself as a logistics hub for bitumen, petrochemicals and shipping
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Oman is positioning its ports and industrial zones as a gateway for trade across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Rex Fuels conference to spotlight Oman Vision 2040 in Muscat
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Rex Conferences will host the 20th Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference on July 27, 2026, at the Grand Millennium Muscat as Oman pushes ahead with Vision 2040. The event is set to bring together bitumen, petrochemicals, petroproducts and logistics…
Oman report links environmental governance to economic growth
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A new Oxford Business Group report, produced with Oman’s Environment Authority, argues that stronger environmental governance can boost investment confidence, resilience and diversification as the sultanate advances Vision 2040. The report was…
Beyond ONE, Omani leaders discuss trust in digital finance
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Beyond ONE convened Oman’s tech and finance leaders in Muscat on June 29, 2026, for a Terrace Talks session focused on how more human digital services can better serve everyday life.
IBM becomes title sponsor of MEBIS 2026 in Dubai
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IBM has joined the 17th Middle East Banking Innovation Summit as title sponsor ahead of the Sept. 16-17 event in Dubai, where more than 400 banking leaders will examine how AI, cloud and automation are reshaping financial services.
Matías Dell Olio wins BRICS Skate Cup 2026 in Buenos Aires
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Argentine skater Matías Dell Olio won gold at the second BRICS Skate Cup, a multination urban sports and culture festival held in Buenos Aires on September 1, 2026. The event drew 987 athletes from 27 countries and mixed skateboarding competition…
India-Oman trade deal is pushing Gulf apparel brands toward India
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India-Oman CEPA has removed tariffs on most Indian exports to Oman, giving GCC fashion brands a new way to cut sourcing costs and tap India’s textile supply chain.
Rex Fuels Expo heads to Muscat as bitumen supply chain strains mount
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The 20th Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference opens Aug. 31 in Muscat, Oman, as India’s fast-growing road network, tighter bitumen imports and West Asia supply disruptions put the industry’s logistics and sourcing challenges in focus.
Yango Group expands Great Place to Work certification to 17 countries
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Yango Group has grown its Great Place to Work certification footprint from nine countries in 2025 to 17 in 2026, based on feedback from 938 employees.
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