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News Oman: Al Batinah South's mountain villages emerge as a new tourism investment hub

Published on: Sunday 10 May 2026
Al Batinah South's mountain villages emerge as a new tourism investment hub
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189400/oman/tourism/al-batinah-souths-mountain-villages-emerge-as-a-new-tourism-investment-hub

AL RUSTAQ: The mountain villages in the Governorate of Al Batinah South are experiencing a notable acceleration in tourism investment, driven by their...

News Oman: Why Oman needs a new energy architecture: Report

Published on: Sunday 03 May 2026
Why Oman needs a new energy architecture: Report
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188980/business/energy/why-oman-needs-a-new-energy-architecture-report

MUSCAT: Oman’s next phase of growth will hinge not just on how much energy it produces, but on how effectively that energy is delivered and aligned...

News Oman: E-trucks make Oman debut at Sohar Port’s Container Terminal

Published on: Saturday 02 May 2026
E-trucks make Oman debut at Sohar Port’s Container Terminal
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188925/business/e-trucks-make-oman-debut-at-sohar-ports-container-terminal

MUSCAT: In a first for Oman’s ports and maritime sector, Hutchison Ports Sohar — the operator of the Container Terminal at Sohar Port — has...

News Oman: almeera expands in Oman with new store

Published on: Wednesday 29 April 2026
almeera expands in Oman with new store
News source: https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/30/04/2026/almeera-expands-in-oman-with-new-store

Doha, Qatar: Strengthening its regional footprint, almeera continues to grow its presence in the Sultanate of Oman through a steady expansion of its r...

News Oman: Sohar records highest temperature in Oman

Published on: Monday 27 April 2026
Sohar records highest temperature in Oman
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188694/oman/weather/sohar-records-highest-temperature-in-oman

Muscat: Sohar has emerged as the hottest location in the Sultanate, recording a high of 43.4°C over the past 24 hours, according to data released by...

News Oman: Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists

Published on: Monday 12 January 2026
Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/omans-new-labour-ban-on-expats-in-200-professions-what-it-means-for-workers-tourists/articleshow/126480007.cms

Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally ...

News Oman: Oman’s hotel revenues rose 18% in the first six months of 2025, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.14 million

Published on: Saturday 23 August 2025
Oman’s hotel revenues rose 18% in the first six months of 2025, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.14 million
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/omans-hotel-revenues-rose-18-in-the-first-six-months-of-2025-with-tourist-arrivals-reaching-1-14-million/articleshow/123468167.cms

Middle East News: Oman’s hospitality sector flourished in the first half of 2025, with hotel revenues soaring by 18% and tourist arrivals hitting 1.14 million, driven by enhanced tourism infrastructure and strategic marketing initiatives.

News Oman: Dhofar University to hold sustainability week

Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026
Dhofar University to hold sustainability week
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187481/oman/dhofar-university-to-hold-sustainability-week

SALALAH: The College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) at Dhofar University, in collaboration with the Dhofar University Centre for...

News Oman: Oman says no group has claimed latest attacks on country, investigation ongoing

Published on: Saturday 28 March 2026
Oman says no group has claimed latest attacks on country, investigation ongoing
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/oman-says-no-group-has-claimed-latest-attacks-on-country-investigation-ongoing/3883635

Foreign Ministry says Oman remains committed to its long-standing policy of ‘active neutrality,’ calling for peace, security, stability for all countries in region - Anadolu Ajansı ...

News Oman: Rains in most governorates of Oman

Published on: Thursday 26 March 2026
Rains in most governorates of Oman
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186784/oman/weather/rains-in-most-governorates-of-oman

Muscat: As a result of weather conditions, several governorates experienced outages in electricity, telecommunications, water, and sanitation...

News Oman: Heavy rains expected in South al Batinah, Muscat by noon

Published on: Monday 23 March 2026
Heavy rains expected in South al Batinah, Muscat by noon
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186594/oman/weather/heavy-rains-expected-in-south-al-batinah-muscat-by-noon

Muscat: Thunderstorms due to the impact of the low-pressure system will continue to affect the coastal areas of South al Batinah in the next two to...

News Oman: Woman swept away as heavy rains hit Oman

Published on: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Woman swept away as heavy rains hit Oman
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186651/oman/woman-swept-away-as-heavy-rains-hit-oman

The search sector of the National Emergency Management Committee said that a citizen was swept away in the Wilayat of Khasab in Musandam Governorate...

News Oman: Six killed as heavy rains lash Oman

Published on: Monday 23 March 2026
Six killed as heavy rains lash Oman
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/six-killed-as-heavy-rains-lash-oman/ar-AA1Zh7np

Heavy rains and flash floods sweeping across several Omani governorates have claimed six lives, with authorities continuing rescue operations and urging citizens and residents to remain cautious amid unstable weather conditions.Read More: ROP Issues Safety Guidelines as Heavy Rain Continues The fata

News Oman: Al Batinah South Governorate sees 7.4% rise in commercial activity

Published on: Sunday 15 March 2026
Al Batinah South Governorate sees 7.4% rise in commercial activity
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186185/oman/al-batinah-south-governorate-sees-74-rise-in-commercial-activity

AL RUSTAQ: The number of commercial registers in Al Batinah South Governorate rose by 7.4 per cent to 3,396 during 2025, compared to 3,163 registers...

News Oman: Ramadhan lectures highlight faithin Batinah South

Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026
Ramadhan lectures highlight faithin Batinah South
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185732/oman/ramadhan-lectures-highlight-faithin-batinah-south

AL RUSTAQ: Religious lectures were held at several mosques across the wilayats of Al Batinah South Governorate, organised by the Department of...

News Oman: Two Drones Crash in Sohar, Oman; Two Expats Killed

Published on: Thursday 12 March 2026
Two Drones Crash in Sohar, Oman; Two Expats Killed
News source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/two-drones-crash-in-sohar-oman-two-expats-killed/

Two drones crashed in the Sohar area on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two expatriates and injuries to several others, according to a ...

News Oman: Oman Airports Remain Fully Operational

Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026
Oman Airports Remain Fully Operational
News source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/oman-airports-remain-fully-operational/

Oman Airports has confirmed that the country’s main airport remains fully operational despite ongoing regional air travel disruptions. In a ...

News Oman: Petronas signs concession agreement for Block 18 offshore Oman

Published on: Friday 13 February 2026
Petronas signs concession agreement for Block 18 offshore Oman
News source: https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/news/55357503/petronas-signs-concession-agreement-for-block-18-offshore-oman

PCOVL assumes operatorship of Oman’s Block 18, partnering with OQ Exploration and Production Batinah Offshore LLC.