Oman 2040

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.