Trade News

The comprehensive report details significant implementation and achievements across various units.

The number of active private enterprises in Oman in the second quarter of 2025, reaching nearly 283,000.

The President listened to presentations on investment opportunities by companies affiliated with the Oman Investment Authority.

Oman's government has invested in improving infrastructure, and in enacting public–private partnership laws.

The Ministers reviewed existing cooperation in commercial, industrial and investment sectors.

The Conference discussed the future of economic and free zones and their role in promoting global trade.

Hafeet Rail, says the start of tunnelling works marks a major milestone in the project enabling regional connectivity.

The Omani-Bahraini Economic Forum, discussed enhancing joint economic and investment cooperation.

The dialogue will focus on strategic economic sectors including mining, manufacturing, food security, tourism and aviation.

Oman and Saudi Arabia adopted mutual recognition of certificates of origin, enhancing industrial and commercial integration.

They discussed the possibility of opening a Swiss Business Hub to facilitate the entry of Swiss products and enhance direct trade.

The number of French tourists visiting Oman in the first half of 2025 has increased more than 20% on the previous year.

Oman secured fourth place worldwide on the index of countries where residents feel the highest levels of safety.

Oman advanced five places in the Index to rank 69th out of 139 economies worldwide.

The seminar reviewed the challenges of shifting from gas to renewable energy.

The programme aims to develop capital market activities and to enhance the flow of investments.

Combined net profits of listed industrial companies on the Muscat Stock Exchange rose to 24.5 million OMR, growing more than 476%.

The visit aims to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism and logistics.

The Omani-Iraqi Business Forum, discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation and trade.

The 20th Anniversary celebration of Omran Group emphasised its role in enhancing Oman's standing as a key tourism destination.

Business people from Oman and Thailand discussed means of enhancing cooperation in trade and investment.

The meeting discussed strengthening economic and investment cooperation.

25 Omani tourism institutions participated in the campaign meeting with 150 outbound travel companies from India.

The partnership focuses on exchanging expertise, transferring technology, and developing high-quality products.

11% increase in containers, ships and cargo reflects efficiency of logistics operations.

The agreements aim to boost the Sultanate's mining sector and to open new opportunities for investors in priority geological areas.

Guest numbers rose by 9% and revenues by 18%.

The meeting discussed areas of cooperation in the economic, trade, and investment sectors.

The selection of the projects reflects the scientific excellence achieved by Omani youth.

Tourism investments in Duqm include 21 hotels and 10 hotel apartment complexes.

Oman Future Fund approved 44 projects in its first year.

Significant growth is being driven by an expansion of digital services especially the Internet of Things

An agreement aims to establish the exchange of ideas and expertise, and to facilitate the development of vital projects.

The Forum aimed to promote cultural, commercial, tourism, and investment ties between Oman and the Philippines.

The upgrade reflects improved public debt indicators and the strength of the state’s financial position.

The programme aims to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector.

The second phase includes the inclusion of Omani products on the list of approved industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia.

The agreements aim to enhance cooperation and transfer technology in the fields of vehicles and smart technologies.

Oman’s GDP passed the OMR 10.5 billion mark at current prices by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

The event saw the presentation of innovative projects by 13 start-ups.

The Sultanate held meetings alongside the Algiers International Fair where Oman was the guest of honour.

Sultan Qaboos University advanced by 28 positions to reach 334th place globally.

Exports of Omani industrial products to the Saudi Arabia rose more than 28%

International guest numbers and hotel revenues rose sharply.

An International Monetary Fund team highlighted the prudent fiscal approach adopted by the Government.

Oman's first renewable energy storage project is expected to be announced soon.

They discussed ways to strengthen and expand trade and investment relations between Oman and Iran.

The combined GCC economy now ranks 11th in the world, thanks to significant progress among the world's economic blocs.

The Forum reviewed opportunities for strengthening trade and building investment partnerships.

The session discussed the current challenges facing the multilateral trading system.