Tariffs could lift Boeing and Airbus plane prices
Commercial plane prices, already lifted in recent years due to pandemic supply chain shocks, are poised to climb further as Boeing and Airbus are buffeted by trade tariffs. “Compared with 2018, prices for commercial jets have risen by around 30 percent,” an aviation expert told AFP on condition of anonymity. The American and European aerospace […]
Oman charts 2025 investment strategy with bold policy reforms
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) is advancing its 2025 investment strategy with bold reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s investment climate and global competitiveness. Speaking to the Observer, Investment Promotion Under-Secretary Ibtisam al Farooji outlined key 2024 achievements, including a targeted outreach to 200 companies resulting in several Letters of Intent, […]
Oman’s new foreign trade centre to bolster 2025 investment drive
Oman has taken a decisive step to strengthen its global trade footprint with the launch of the new Centre for Strategic Partnerships and Foreign Trade. Announced under the directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the centre is a cornerstone of Oman’s 2025 investment strategy and a practical move to accelerate diversification under the […]
ACME Group receives $140m initial funding for Oman green ammonia project
India’s ACME Group has announced that it has received $140 million as the first installment of the funding allocated for its Oman green hydrogen and green ammonia project, which amounts to $540 million. The project is currently being implemented in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), with a total investment of approximately $750 million. […]
Asyad Group strengthens stake in Asyad Shipping
In a decisive move to reinforce market confidence, wholly state-owned integrated logistics enterprise Asyad Group SAOC has acquired 21,591,628 shares of newly listed Asyad Shipping SAOG at an average price of RO 0.123 per share. The transaction, carried out through Ubhar Capital SAOC, Asyad’s designated market stabilizer and liquidity provider, underscores the company’s commitment to […]
OFM expands global reach to strengthen food security
Oman Flour Mills (OFM), one of the largest integrated food companies in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a series of strategic projects, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening food security while expanding its global footprint. These initiatives form part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at securing strategic grain reserves, diversifying procurement sources, and enhancing food […]
Oman’s national shipping company to acquire six newbuild vessels by 2026-27
Newly-listed national shipping company Asyad Shipping recorded a net profit of RO 51.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net earnings of RO 39.5 million for the previous year. Announcing its maiden financial report since its successful initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) last […]
Oman’s medical glove industry gears up for regional expansion
Oman is set to strengthen its position as a regional hub for medical supplies with the upcoming launch of a state-of-the-art medical glove manufacturing facility in Sohar Freezone. The plant, expected to be commercially operational by Q2 2025, will be among the first operational entities within the Sohar Freezone medical cluster, aligning with Oman’s Vision […]
MSX unveils investment initiatives
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has affirmed its commitment to stimulating the market and enhance the investment environment to attract more local and international investments, thereby contributing to the overall growth of the Omani economy. Addressing the local media on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Haitham al Salmi, CEO of the Muscat Stock Exchange, stated, “We […]
Unido highlights Oman’s key role in energy transition
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (Unido) has underlined Oman’s significant role in the global energy transition. Speaking at the Omani Industry Day celebrations earlier this week, Gerd Müller, Director General of Unido, shed light on some of the key challenges affecting the world. “The world is facing emerging challenges that are fundamentally reshaping the […]
