Oman

Oman signs agreement to expand oil, gas exploration in Al Dhahirah Governorate concession

Agreement facilitates the expansion of production rates through the resources of the 1,389 square km area

Moody’s upgrades Oman’s outlook to positive, citing improved debt metrics and strong fiscal management

The agency also retained its (P)Ba1 rating for the Government of Oman’s senior unsecured medium-term note program

UAE oil imports to Japan reach 31.07 million barrels in July 2024, 49.1 percent of total

Arab oil made up 97.8 percent of Japan's imports, totaling 61.92 million barrels

Oman’s real estate transactions hit $4.41 billion by end of July 2024, up 6.4 percent

The total value of sales contracts reached OMR631.3 million during this period

GCC listed banks post record $14.8 billion net profit in Q2 2024

Year-over-year, the growth was robust at 9.2 percent compared to Q2 2023

Passenger traffic at Oman’s airports rises 9.2 percent to 8.5 million in July

Number of passengers traveling through Oman's Muscat International Airport reached 7,571,148 by the end of July 2024

Manufacturing sector’s 9.2 percent expansion boosts Oman’s economic growth in Q1 2024

Oman's 10th Five-Year Plan aims to boost manufacturing's GDP contribution from 10 percent to 12.2 percent by 2025

Oman’s Nizwa: A thriving industrial hub with $1.23 billion investment, 173 projects

A 78,000 square meter residential project is being planned and will be open for investment soon

Oman’s trade balance booms with $7.76 billion surplus by May 2024, UAE key trading partner

Oman's commodity exports rose 5 percent YoY, reaching $25.16 billion during this period

GCC’s aviation sector soars as a key economic driver 

Robust infrastructure, strategic location vital to the growth of the industry and the region’s economy

Oman hits 54 percent of employment target for H1 2024, 14,074 jobs created

The public sector has seen 6,963 individuals employed, representing 69.63 percent of the 10,000 target

Growing GCC interest drives $3.66 billion real estate market in Oman

The number of properties registered to GCC citizens surged by 5.2 percent to 666, compared to 633 in 2023 

GCC, Indonesia initiate talks for comprehensive deal to boost trade and investment

The proposed agreement aims to enhance cooperation, streamline investment regulations, and create new jobs

Oman to expand LNG production capacity to 15.2 million tons per year with new 3.8 million ton train

LNG production trains allow the government to improve operational efficiency, maximize the use of existing facilities

Oman bans plastic bag imports, new regulation effective this date

The prohibition covers both biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics

Oman central bank issues treasury bills worth over $35 million

The interest rate on the bills' repurchase operations with the Oman central bank is 6 percent

Oman’s GDP expands 1.7 percent in Q1 2024, reaching $24.77 billion

Crude petroleum activities declined by 3.3 percent, recording OMR2.55 billion

Oman hotel revenues rise 10.2 percent to $281.5 million in January-May 2024

The number of European hotel guests in Oman surged by 19.6 percent to 286,980

Oman Central Bank issues T-bills worth over $80.93 million

The value of the 28-day maturity treasury bills allocated was $38.97 million

Oman’s Q1 2024 GDP rises to $27.15 billion driven by non-oil sector growth

This growth was driven by a surge in non-oil activities, which recorded a value of OMR7.18 billion

Oman climbs five spots in 2024 Competitive Industrial Performance Index

Oman's tech investments, automation, and supply chain consolidation have driven economic improvement

Abu Dhabi ranks as world’s safest city, tops GCC in quality of life index

In a list of 311 cities, Abu Dhabi has ranked highest on the safety index (88.2) and lowest on the crime index (11.8)

Inflation in Oman rises 0.9 percent in May 2024

Oman's North Al Sharqiyah Governorate saw inflation rise to 2.1 percent, the highest increase regionally

Oman’s producer prices decline 1.7 percent in Q1 2024

Decline in crude oil and natural gas prices prompts 1.4 percent decline in Oman's mining and quarrying sector prices