The Sultanate of Oman’s property market continued to demonstrate resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with transaction values rising and foreign investment remaining on an upward trajectory …
Oman, Philippines push investment corridor
MUSCAT: Oman and the Philippines are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties by positioning themselves as regional gateways linking Southeast …
Younger buyers push up Oman property sales
Younger buyers purchasing their first homes and taking advantage of concessional interest rates are underpinning Oman’s property market, analysts and brokers have said. Despite the Iran-US-Israel …
Oman adopts new crowdfunding and credit rating rules in capital market overhaul
Oman has adopted new Securities Law regulations introducing a fintech sandbox, investment banking rules and capital market reforms under Oman Vision 2040 …
Live Updates: Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they targeted two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco on Saturday.
UNIDO backs Oman’s industrial drive through solar PV manufacturing
MUSCAT: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has identified Oman as one of the Middle East’s most promising …
AmCham Oman and Salalah Free Zone highlight Sultanate’s strategic economic resilience as a global hub
In alignment with Oman’s ongoing economic diversification and vision for long-term industrial growth, AmCham Oman, in partnership with Salalah Free Zone (ASYAD Group), recently hosted a high-level …
Can Islamic finance fuel the next phase of tourism growth in Oman?
Increasingly recognised by stakeholders as a sound financial solution, Islamic finance represents a strategic lever for revving up Oman’s tourism industry. Islamic finance thrives alongside tourism, …
Oman: Pact inked to boost farmers’ access to finance
Muscat – Agriculture Development Oman (ADO) and the Development Bank on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Farmers’ Funding Programme, a new initiative aimed at providing …
Oman’s investment, real estate funds capital soars to over $3bln in 2025
Muscat: The total capital of real estate and investment funds in Oman rose sharply by 89.9 percent in 2025, reaching OMR 1.2 billion, up from OMR 630.8 million in 2024, reflecting growing investor …