Trade News

8 April 2026

Meeting discusses economic cooperation between Oman and Libya

The meeting discussed industrial cooperation, attracting investments and the establishment of joint industrial projects.

5 April 2026

Oman Investment Authority achieves exceptional performance

The results place OIA among the top three to five funds globally in terms of annual performance.

2 April 2026

Oman handling company to launch operations in Tanzania

The launch will be a milestone in the company’s drive to achieve international expansion and access promising new markets.

1 April 2026

Oman-Belarus Business Forum to strengthen economic and trade cooperation

The Forum will explore joint investment opportunities in several key sectors.

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.

18 March 2026

Agreement signed on astronomical observatories

The project involves hosting astronomical observatories and ground stations dedicated to space communications and satellite tracking.

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.

11 March 2026

Special Economic Zones and Free Zones provide a safe investment environment

The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones confirms that all operations are proceeding normally.

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.

18 February 2026

Oman Air to open new direct route to Sochi in Russia

The new service responds to the increasing demand from Russian travellers wishing to visit Oman.

9 February 2026

Oman hosts Oman–Cebu Investment Forum

The Forum saw the two foreign ministries announcing they will continue strengthening economic and investment cooperation.

8 February 2026

Agreement signed to train Omanis in wind turbine manufacture

More than 320 Omani graduates will receive intensive specialised industrial training to build national capabilities in renewable energy.

2 February 2026

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry discusses economic and trade relations with the U.S.

The meetings aim to expand partnerships between the private sector in Oman and the U.S., and to explore investment opportunities.

29 January 2026

Workshop builds partnership between Embassies and Invest in Oman

The workshop aims to encourage integration between Oman’s embassies and the Commerce Ministry.