A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
Connsect23 July 2025A high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, led by Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and President of the upcoming UNEA-7, participated in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development…
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23 July 2025According to the official data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information, total foreign direct investment (FDI) in Oman reached OMR 30.611 billion by the end of Q1 2025, with cash inflows amounting to…
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22 July 2025The Consumer Protection Authority in North Al Batinah Governorate has announced the detection of unauthorized furniture manufacturing and upholstery operations being carried out by expatriate workers in Sohar, in a location that failed to meet basic…
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22 July 2025The Ministry of Labour in Oman has announced that, effective 1 September 2025, obtaining a Professional Practice License will become mandatory for several key professions in the logistics sector. Objective of the New RequirementThis initiative is…
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6 July 2025According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman’s GDP at constant prices rose by 2.5% in Q1 2025, reaching OMR 9.43 billion, driven mainly by the increase in value-added from non-oil activities. Strong…
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July 5, 2025In a carefully coordinated move, eight members of the OPEC+ alliance, including the Sultanate of Oman, have agreed to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day starting in August 2025. The decision was announced following…
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6 July 2025Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology officially inaugurated the Atin Tunnel project in Salalah on Friday, a key infrastructure initiative valued at over OMR 11 million. The project is part of the national strategy…
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6 July 2025In the latest mid-year edition of the 2025 Global Cost of Living Index, published by the renowned platform Numbeo, the Sultanate of Oman has been ranked as the most affordable country among the Gulf Cooperation Council…
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5 July 2025Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has officially confirmed the successful launch of the “Duqm-2” rocket from the coastal areas of Al Wusta Governorate. This mission was designed to test Oman’s regulatory and operational…
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5 July 2025BMW Group Middle East reported a 15.3% increase in sales of BMW vehicles during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This strong performance reflects the brand’s solid position in the…
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