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Senior Business Editor @ Ministry of Information (Oman Observer) | Masters in International Studies l NUS-ASEAN Graduate Scholar
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The roadmap to Oman Vision 2040 is clear: a thriving, tech-driven digital economy. 🇴🇲✨
Check out our final deep dive into how locally-built infrastructure and Amwal Pay are empowering Omani SMEs to lead the charge.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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IFC backs Oman’s push into global solar supply chain

The International Finance Corp is positioning Oman as a credible hub for high-tech industrial investment through its backing of United Solar Polysilicon’s large-scale manufacturing project in Sohar.

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IFC backs Oman’s push into global solar supply chain MUSCAT: The World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is positioning Oman as a credible hub for high-tec...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Oman's digital landscape is undergoing a massive shift. 🇴🇲
E-commerce is no longer a "future" concept; it's a billion-dollar reality. I just published a deep dive into the "invisible engine" driving this: Payment Gateways.

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January 21, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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MUSCAT: United Solar has secured more than $900 million in debt financing to complete funding for its $1.6 billion polysilicon manufacturing facility in Oman.

#UnitedSolar #IFC #OmanInvestmentAuthority #FutureFundOman

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United Solar secures over $900m to launch Oman polysilicon plant
Muscat: United Solar Holding (United Solar) on Monday has secured more than $900 million in debt financing to complete funding for its $1.6 billion,...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Check out my latest article: Omani innovation, global standards: Amwal Pay’s quest to modernise Oman’s payment infrastructure linkedin.com/pulse/omani-... via @LinkedIn
Omani innovation, global standards: Amwal Pay’s quest to modernise Oman’s payment infrastructure
Amwal Pay MUSCAT: In the rapidly evolving landscape of Middle Eastern fintech, Oman has long sought a national champion capable of bridging the gap between local banking regulations and global digital...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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CEO TALK: Visionary leadership in Oman’s banking sector

MUSCAT: AlSalt al Kharusi, Country Head of Mashreq Oman, is steering Oman’s corporate banking landscape with a leadership style that blends global expertise, local insight and a people-first approach.

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Visionary leadership in Oman’s banking sector
MUSCAT, JAN 4AlSalt al Kharusi, Country Head of Mashreq Oman, is steering the Sultanate of Oman's corporate banking landscape with a leadership...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Oman is positioning itself at the forefront of construction innovation as academia and industry work to localise 3D printing for the built environment.
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Oman bets on 3D printing to reshape construction
MUSCAT, DEC 22Oman is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of construction innovation as academia and industry converge to localise 3D...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Startup reshapes sustainable construction in Oman.

#Oman #Startup #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Innovation #Energy
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Startup reshapes sustainable construction in Oman
MUSCAT, DEC 17Omani startup EnviBrick showcased a home-grown construction innovation at the Green Build Oman 2025 event, positioning its engineered...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Sembcorp has built a diversified power and water portfolio in Oman exceeding 1.1 GW across gas, desalination, solar and wind.

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Sembcorp powers Oman with over 1.1 GW of energy assets
MUSCAT: Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has emerged as a significant player in Oman’s power and water sector, building a diversified portfolio that...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Oman’s construction sector faces tighter energy and carbon targets, with EPS-cement composites emerging as a viable solution.
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EPS cement reshapes green building in Oman
MUSCAT: Oman’s construction sector is under growing pressure to align with stricter energy efficiency targets and lower carbon pathways as...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity of approximately 1.41 million cubic metres per day. www.omanobserver.om/article/1181...
Nama Water operates 1.41m m³/day capacity
MUSCAT, DEC 16Nama Water Services (NWS) is reinforcing operational efficiency and system resilience across a total installed water production capacity...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Nama Water Services, the primary operator of water and wastewater services across Oman, has unveiled a colossal long-term investment strategy, committing an estimated RO 11.1 billion (approximately $28.8 billion) up to 2050 to secure the nation's water future.
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Oman unveils RO 11.1 bn water investment plan
MUSCAT, DEC 15Nama Water Services (NWS), the primary operator of water and wastewater services across the Sultanate of Oman (excluding Dhofar), has...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Forging a future: Oman-France economic partnership soars

MUSCAT: Oman–France economic ties are entering a stronger phase, driven by high-level engagement and a shared focus on Oman Vision 2040, green energy and advanced technologies.

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Oman-France economic partnership soars
MUSCAT, DEC 14The enduring bilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic is entering a new, intensified phase, marked...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Oman’s tourism sector is on track to meet its RO 2.6 billion investment target, driven by public and private investment and a focus on high-value, sustainable tourism under Oman Vision 2040.
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Oman's tourism sector on track to meet RO 2.6 billion investment target
MUSCAT: Oman's tourism sector is surging, powered by significant public and private investment and ambitious diversification goals under Oman...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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OQ Trading, part of Oman’s integrated energy group OQ, has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mexico’s Amigo LNG, a subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance.

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Oman expands LNG portfolio with 15-year supply pact from Mexico
MUSCAT: OQ Trading (OQT), part of Oman’s integrated energy group OQ, has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A team of researchers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified a rare meteorite impact crater nestled within the rugged slopes of the Dhofar Mountains in southern Oman.

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Scientists discover Earth’s rarest impact crater in Oman’s Dhofar Mountains
In a scientific breakthrough that could reshape our understanding of planetary impacts on Earth, a team of researchers from the Indian Space Research...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Oman’s sweeping economic transformation, dubbed “Renaissance 2.0,” took centre stage as Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, welcomed delegates from more than 30 countries to the Advantage Oman Forum in Muscat.

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Renaissance 2.0: Oman showcases new era of growth
MUSCAT: Oman’s sweeping economic transformation, dubbed "Renaissance 2.0," took centre stage as Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce,...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Oman Air focuses on sustainability, efficiency

MUSCAT: Oman Air is steadily building a roadmap toward a leaner, greener future as it balances environmental responsibilities with profit margins and intensifying global aviation standards.

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Oman Air focuses on sustainability, efficiency
MUSCAT, APRIL 26Oman Air is steadily building a roadmap toward a leaner, greener future as it balances environmental responsibilities with profit...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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The Sultanate of Oman is accelerating its strategy to attract high-value investments by rolling out two dynamic new zones—the Muscat Airport Free Zone and the Integrated Economic Zone in Al Dhahirah—each positioned to offer unique advantages to global investors.

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New zones to redefine investment flow in Oman
MUSCAT, APRIL 23The Sultanate of Oman is accelerating its strategy to attract high-value investments by rolling out two dynamic new zones—the Muscat...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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MUSCAT: Private sector investment in Oman’s economic zones, free zones and industrial cities surged significantly in 2024, reaffirming the nation’s growing appeal as a competitive regional hub for industry, logistics, clean energy and commercial ventures.

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Private sector invests over RO 1.9 bn in economic zones
MUSCAT, APRIL 21Private sector investment in Oman’s economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities surged significantly in 2024, reaffirming the...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has rolled out significant enhancements to its Direct Debit service, marking a strategic milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s broader push towards digital transformation in the financial sector.

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CBO boosts digital banking with new direct debit system
MUSCAT, APRIL 20The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has rolled out significant enhancements to its Direct Debit service, marking a strategic milestone in...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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The Sohar Industrial Port formally launched its first carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) initiative — a project that underscores the Port’s growing role in the nation’s net-zero ambitions and signals a new era of industrial collaboration.

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Sohar Port launches first carbon capture project in major sustainability push
SUHAR: In a milestone moment for industrial sustainability in Oman, the Sohar Industrial Port formally launched its first carbon capture and...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Khazaen Economic City has recorded robust investment growth and milestone project completions in 2024, as revealed during the annual media forum organised by the OPAZ on April 14, 2025, under the auspices of Shaikh Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, Chairman of OPAZ.

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Khazaen Economic City attracts $1.38 billion in investments
MUSCAT: Khazaen Economic City (Khazaen), a flagship integrated economic development zone in Oman, has recorded robust investment growth and milestone...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Managed by Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation, the plant is the first of its kind in the region — a cutting-edge seawater desalination facility powered entirely by renewable energy during daylight hours.

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Sur desalination plant emerges as a model for eco innovation
MUSCAT: In the sun-soaked South Al Sharqiyah Governorate of Oman, the Sur desalination plant stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Erwan Rouxel, CEO of Veolia Oman, underscored the company’s commitment to innovation, energy performance and community development — particularly through its flagship plants in Barka and Sur.
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Veolia Oman aims for global benchmark in sustainable desalination
MUSCAT, APRIL 12Veolia Oman, in a significant stride toward sustainable water production, is positioning itself as a global leader in desalination...
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April 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM