Oman invites bids for two key substation projects

Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) has invited bids from leading utility project developer/ developer consortiums for the construction of 400kV and a 132kV substation projects. For the 400kV unit, the scope of work includes construction of …

OQGN awards EPC contract for $272.2m second loop line project in Oman

Oman-based OQ Gas Networks Company (OQGN) has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works contract, in addition to line pipe supply, for its OR105m ($272.2m) second Fahud–Suhar loop line project. The 193km pipeline is designed to …

Oman's higher education institutions make mark in world rankings

MUSCAT: The 2026 QS World University Rankings have recognised five Omani higher education institutions, including Sultan Qaboos University, University of Nizwa, Dhofar University, Sohar University, and the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech). …

Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Oman warned on Wednesday against the growing military escalation between Israel and Iran and stepped up its diplomatic efforts to shield the region from the risk of a broader conflict. Qatar, also intensifying its mediation, said it was working with …

Maritime Security Update: Increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and ...

On 14 June 2025, Iran issued a stark warning that it would retaliate against US, UK, and French forces should they intervene in its conflict with Israel. This was followed by preparations for diplomatic evacuations in Iraq and the withdrawal of …

Oman announces public and private sector holiday for Hijri New Year

‘LNG from Oman’: Unified brand for Oman’s LNG

MUSCAT, JUNE 19 With two more LNG projects currently under development and construction, the Sultanate is seeking to leverage this significant expansion of its LNG industry to build a new brand around the global sales of LNG from Oman. Stylised as ‘LNG …

Oman into the 2nd round of Beach Handball Championship

MUSCAT, JUNE 19 The Oman U-17 beach handball team advanced to the main round of the 2025 IHF Men’s Junior Beach Handball World Championship following their impressive victory over Puerto Rico by 2-1 in their final group stage match late on Wednesday. The …

Oman strengthens food security through model farm programme

Dhank: More than 250 farms in Al Dhahirah Governorate have benefited from the Commercial Model Fields Program, an initiative launched by the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in 2020 to promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen …

Oman calls for unified stance in human rights

GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman stressed that international efforts in the field of human rights must be grounded in firm humanitarian principles, free from politicisation or selectivity, and based on respect for human dignity, the promotion of justice and …