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Oman targets value chain for green energy manufacturing in Salalah
Oman Observer
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August 25, 2025
MUSCAT, AUG 25 With three major green hydrogen projects in early development in Dhofar Governorate in the south of Oman, Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) — which adjoins the Port of Salalah overlooking the Indian Ocean — is positioning itself as an optimal...
Muscat to host Oman-Saudi franchise exhibition
Muscat Daily
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August 25, 2025
Muscat – In a move to strengthen economic ties and attract new investment, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has announced the Omani-Saudi Franchise Exhibition in cooperation with Federation of Saudi Chambers to be held from September...
CPA services through Sanad to boost rights of consumers
Oman Observer
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August 25, 2025
MUSCAT, AUG 25 The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has launched an initiative to expand the delivery of its services through Sanad offices, aiming to strengthen consumer rights and ensure a fair and transparent marketplace. The move allows...
UE/R: Talensi MP, REGSEC to form task force against child mining
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 25, 2025
The Member of Parliament for Talensi, Daniel Dung Mahama, has announced plans to collaborate with the Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to establish a special task force aimed at addressing the growing problem of schoolchildren...
Meranti Green Steel launches green iron project in Oman supported by renewable hydrogen
Chemical Engineering
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August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Meranti Green Steel has announced the launch of its green iron project in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, aiming to produce low-emission Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) as part of the...
Oman Launches Golden Visa To Attract Investors Fees, Tiers, Duration Explained
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In a bid to offer more incentives to foreign investors and provide a more convenient business environement, Oman has recently launched a 'Golden Residency' visa programme. On August 31, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry...
On the Slopes of Jabal Shams, Oman Is Brewing the Coffee Industry
Oman Observer
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August 25, 2025
Standing at the edge of Jabal Shams, I am struck by the starkness of the landscape. The rugged mountains stretch endlessly under a vast, cloudless sky, their jagged peaks etched sharply against a pale blue backdrop. The terrain is unforgiving,...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; August 25, 2025
ARY News
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August 25, 2025
The exchange rate for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) was recorded at PKR 738.3 in the open market as of Monday, August 25, 2025. On August 25, the buying rate stood at PKR 735.8, while the selling rate was PKR 738.3, with...
Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors
The Siasat Daily
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August 25, 2025
Muscat: Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the country grow its business and digital services. The programme will launch...
Oman’s Suhar Industrial City attracts six new projects worth over RO 27 million
The Arabian Stories
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August 25, 2025
MUSCAT – Part of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Suhar Industrial City has recently localised six projects with a total investment value exceeding RO 27 million. These projects will be developed on an area of over...
Oman receives bids for Al Khuwair Downtown marina breakwater works
Zawya
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Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has opened financial bids for the design and build contract of marina infrastructure works, including breakwaters, at Al Khuwair Downtown in Muscat. Package 1 covers the design and construction of a...
Oman to award Jabal Al Akhdar business centre consultancy in Q3
Zawya
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Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority is expected to award the consultancy contract for the Jabal Al Akhdar State Business Centre in Nizwa during the third quarter of 2025. The tender, issued on 29 May 2025, covers design, lead...
Sohar Industrial City localizes projects worth $70 mn
GCC Business News
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August 25, 2025
Sohar Industrial City, an affiliate of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has localized six new projects with a combined investment over $70.13 million (OMR 27 million), reinforcing its position as a key hub for...
Oman to launch Golden Residency programme for foreigners: All you need to know
The Indian Express
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August 25, 2025
Oman is all set to roll out its Golden Residency programme in a bid to attract foreign investment into the country.The Golden Residency programme, which provides long-term residency, land and business ownership, among others, will be officially...
How Gulf countries are tempting investors as Oman launches golden visa
The National News
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Oman has become the latest country in the Gulf region to expand on its long-term residency programme for foreigners, in a bid to bring more investment into the country. A broader package of incentives announced on Saturday is set to be formally...
PRESERVING OMAN'S LIVING HERITAGE The frankincense tree
Oman Observer
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August 25, 2025
The Environment Authority underscores that the Omani frankincense tree is not merely a product to be sold, but a legacy to be preserved. Indiscriminate harvesting threatens to deprive Oman of part of its identity. For centuries, frankincense has...
Oman receives financial bids for Burj Al Sahwa road project
Zawya
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Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has opened financial bids for the redevelopment of the Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout and connected roads in Muscat governorate. Strabag Oman submitted the lowest main bid at 201.8...
Oman’s new school term: Education Ministry unveils major infrastructure and safety upgrades; RO 20 million expansion plan
The Arabian Stories
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August 25, 2025
MUSCAT : In this context, the Ministry has paid special attention to school infrastructure, undertaking maintenance, renovations, and air conditioning replacements, while enhancing safety and security standards. A comprehensive survey was...
Oman: Hydrom concludes Korea roadshow to boost green hydrogen ties
Zawya
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SEOUL: Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), the state-owned company leading Oman’s green hydrogen strategy, has wrapped up its promotional roadshow in the Republic of Korea, advancing Oman’s ambitions to position itself as a global clean energy hub. The...
Oman’s new Golden Visa to open doors to business ownership and long-term residency
The Economic Times
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August 25, 2025
Oman will introduce its Golden Visa programme for investors on August 31, along with a package of reforms to modernise trade and strengthen the business climate. The measures are aimed at positioning the Sultanate as a competitive global...