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Oman’s OQ to offer 49% stake in methanol, ammonia unit

Oman’s OQ to offer 49% stake in methanol, ammonia unit

The listing would allow investors to invest in Oman’s only production company of methanol, ammonia and LPG products

Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production raises $2bn in IPO

Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production raises $2bn in IPO

The offering was priced at the top of its indicative range of 370-390 baizas per share and was oversubscribed by around 2.7 times, including anchor investors

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Oman lifted from junk status by S&P amid reforms

The upgrade reflects Oman’s commitment to deleveraging its balance sheet and advancing its structural reform agenda

OQ Exploration and Production seeks to raise $2bn from IPO

OQ Exploration and Production seeks to raise $2bn from IPO

The IPO attracted six cornerstone investors, including Al-Hosn Investment Company, Bank Dhofar and Tanmia, which agreed to subscribe for shares worth as much as OMR156m

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Orascom’s success story: A model for Egypt’s economic resurgence

From Egypt’s serene beaches to Switzerland’s snow-capped peaks, Orascom’s success lies in its ability to create spaces where people can truly live well

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort opens in Oman; the brand's first in the region

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort opens in Oman

Part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, the hotel features 173 rooms, suites, and chalets, each designed to reflect local themes such as damask roses, pomegranates and the region’s famous indigo plants

OQ Exploration and Production to float IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange

Oman IPO: OQ Exploration and Production to float 25% stake on MSX

The subscription period is expected to commence this month, with the listing anticipated in October

Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani: Building upon MHD Group’s five decades legacy

Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani: Building upon MHD Group’s five decades legacy

The head of MHD ACERE credits his grandfather, the late Mohsin Haider Darwish, with having a long-term vision that laid the foundation for one of the leading family businesses in the GCC region

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

The wealth fund said the merger is part of its mandate to establish, merge, liquidate, and sell assets

Oman’s wealth fund boosts assets to OMR19.6bn in 2023

Oman Investment Authority boosts assets to OMR19.6bn in 2023

The sovereign wealth fund said it recorded more than OMR1.7bn in profit and contributed OMR800m to the state’s general budget

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Oman under weather warning: Flights diverted from Salalah Airport

A flight from flydubai from Dubai International to Oman’s Salalah Airport, on Sunday, was among those affected

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Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Middle East talks

That has stoked worries among traders about a slump in demand from China, where refineries sharply cut crude processing rates last month on tepid fuel demand

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

Oman’s Salalah port sees fall in container volumes

The port, which is Oman’s closest to the border with Yemen, handled 1.679 million shipping containers in the six months to June 30

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Rain, flash flood alert issued for parts of Oman

Oman’s capital Muscat is likely to see scattered rainfall in the early hours of June 24 with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-high 30s

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Oman mosque shooting: Death toll climbs as UAE condemns attack

Police have confirmed that four people were killed and several others injured following the incident.

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

16 crew missing after oil tanker capsized near Oman

Omani authorities conducted a search-and-rescue operation at the scene in coordination with maritime authorities,

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Oil tanker capsizes off Oman’s coast

The Oman News Agency stated that the tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near Duqm

Oman’s Asyad plans to list shipping unit, hires advisers

Oman’s Asyad plans to float Asyad Shipping, hires advisers, sources say

The company focuses on transporting LNG to the international market, and its fleet includes very large crude carriers and product and chemical tankers

Oman Majlis' Shura - personal income tax bill

Oman pushes forward with personal income tax framework

The initial draft bill was first introduced in 2022, proposing a tax framework aimed at high earners

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Hijri New Year 2024: Holiday dates announced for UAE, Oman

MoHRE has declared July 7 a paid holiday for private sector employees in the UAE

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Dar Global ties up with Trump Organization for luxury resort in Oman

The Trump International Oman will feature a 140-key, 5-star hotel complex that includes an array of luxurious accommodations

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Oman announces plans for a multi-million dollar ‘Film City’

The ‘Film City’ project, aims to generate substantial employment opportunities, with plans to create over 100 jobs for Omanis in its first year

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Holiday dates for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

BlackRock acquires GIP (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

BlackRock appoints MD for UAE, Oman and Bahrain

The global financial giant has tapped former Mubadala and Goldman Sachs executive to lead its operations in the three GCC countries

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Oman weather: Dhofar governorate to see thunderstorms, rain

The CAA advised residents to follow weather alerts, and take precaution while travelling through low-lying areas and the sea

Construction of $3bn UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail gets green light

A shareholder agreement among Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment Company has been signed to kick off the project

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Oman implements distance learning for schools due to heavy rainfall

Education authorities in Oman announced distance learning for all educational institutions due unstable weather conditions on May 2

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

The deals bring the total hydrogen production in Oman to 1.38 million tonnes per year

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GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers this week

Schengen visa process to go digital from 2028

Major Schengen visa update for Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India

Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas