Transport and Logistics

18 September 2026

His Majesty and Angolan President witness signing of agreements

The two countries signed five agreements, eight memoranda of understanding and an executive programme.

16 September 2026

His Majesty and President of Botswana hold talks

The talks reviewed cooperation between the two countries.

8 September 2026

Joint Statement from Oman and Rwanda

Statement issued on the occasion of the President of Rwanda’s official visit to Oman

7 September 2026

His Majesty and President of Rwanda hold talks

Discussions focused on cooperation and investment.

6 September 2026

Muscat and Salalah airports win nine awards

The recognition reflects passengers’ confidence in the services provided by both airports.

5 September 2026

Egypt: Discussions to launch direct shipping route

Kamel El Wazir, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport, discussed the launch of a direct shipping route linking the ports of Duqm and Salalah with Egyptian ports with Qais Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, and Abdullah Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab

3 September 2026

Royal Decree No. 75/2026 ratifying the rail agreement between Oman and the UAE

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 75/2026 ratifying the agreement between Oman and the United Arab Emirates pertaining to the development of railway linkage Article 1 : Ratifies the agreement signed onJune 21, 2026 between the Government of Oman and the Government of the United Arab Emirates pertaining to the development of railway linkage, in

1 September 2026

Oman and Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in logistics and investment

Meetings took place during a visit from a Saudi delegation to the Omani ports of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah.

30 July 2026

Tunisia: Ambassador discusses investment cooperation

At the invitation of Burhan Al Dhouadi, Director of the Technical Assistance Programme of the Republic of Tunisia and representatives of the MAP/ARLYNK Consortium, specialising in tourism, real estate and investment, Dr Hilal Alsanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Tunisia, accompanied by Counsellor Zaher Al Abri, visited the consortium’s headquarters in the Governorate of Bizerte. The visit focused

27 July 2026

Duqm welcomes one of the world’s largest container ships

The visit highlights Duqm’s readiness to accommodate the latest generation of ultra-large container vessels.

26 July 2026

Manila hosts opening of Oman–Philippines Forum

The third Forum reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the Oman–Philippines partnership.

26 July 2026

Minister discusses enhancing partnership with Philippine counterpart

The two Ministers underscored the importance of the Oman–Philippines Forum as a strategic platform.

18 July 2026

Philippines: Transport Secretary receives Ambassador

Giovanni Lopez, Secretary of Transportation of the Philippines, received Nasser Almanwari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines. The meeting reviewed cooperation between two countries in the transport sector.

10 July 2026

Oman reaffirms commitment to freedom of maritime navigation

Oman reaffirmed the security of international sea lanes to the Council of the International Maritime Organization.

6 July 2026

UK: Oman at International Maritime Organization meeting

The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 137th session of the Council of the  International Maritime Organization (IMO), which was held at the IMO headquarters in London. The delegation of Oman was headed by Engineer Khamis Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, with the participation of representatives from military and civil