26 April 2026
The UNESCO–Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Award for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The award reflects the high attention given by His Majesty to cultural heritage as a symbol of human identity.
21 April 2026
Spain: Oman at Seafood Expo in Barcelona
The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 32nd Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, with a national pavilion bringing together several government entities and private sector companies, including eight Omani factories specialising in fish products, in strategic partnership with Sohar International Bank. Engineer Yaqoub bin Khalfan Albusaidi, Undersecretary for Fisheries, at the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Water Resources said
21 April 2026
OMR 1.9 billion OMR invested in food security
The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources is working to strengthen food security in cooperation with various partners.
19 April 2026
IMF predicts strong economic outlook for Oman
The International Monetary Fund says that Oman’s economy will grow by 3.5 % in 2026.
15 April 2026
France: Oman at UNESCO Executive Board session
The Sultanate of Oman has said it is important to strengthen multilateral action to support the role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in protecting education and safeguarding human heritage. In her address at the opening of the 224th session of the plenary sessions of UNESCO’s Executive Board’, Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Delegate of the Sultanate
29 March 2026
Oman at World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference
The conference focused on several key issues, including reform of the World Trade Organization.
25 March 2026
Oman climbs 19 places on 2026 Index of Economic Freedom
The Index of Economic Freedom documents the positive relationship between economic freedom and a range of social and economic goals.
16 March 2026
New Swift service for financial sector in Oman
Swift will connect Oman to a global network of more than 11,000 financial institutions in more than 200 countries.
9 March 2026
Oman expands renewable energy projects to strengthen energy security and sustainability
Renewable energy projects support the transition towards a sustainable economy, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
3 March 2026
Agreement signed to establish integrated tourism complex in Al Qurum, Muscat
The project supports investment in the tourism sector and added value in Muscat Governorate.
26 February 2026
Ceremony marks arrival of Tamayuz energy sector trainees
The programme demonstrates a commitment to preparing qualified national cadres for the energy sector.
22 February 2026
Statistics show progress of GCC economies
The GDP of the GCC countries grew by 2.2 percent to reach 2.3 trillion US dollars in 2024.
19 February 2026
Diplomatic Academy holds workshops on low carbon investment opportunities
The workshops aim to support national efforts to attract investment linked to net zero programmes and developments.
10 February 2026
Workshop on Oman–Saudi relations
The workshop was attended by Omani diplomats at the Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies.
5 February 2026
Minister at Washington dialogue on critical minerals
The dialogue addressed the importance of critical minerals in supporting global technological advancement.







