Pakistan and Oman Sign Bilateral Visa Exemption Agreement The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman have officially signed a mutual visa exemption agreement to facilitate official travel between the two nations. The pact was finalized during high-level diplomatic discussions in Islamabad at the eighth session of the…

Omantel Hosts Regional Leaders for SAMENA Council Conference 2026 Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) has officially hosted the SAMENA Council Leaders AXIS Conference 2026 in Muscat under the theme “Oman: The New Geography of Digital Investment”. Held under the auspices of Engineer Omar Hamdan Al Ismaili, Chief Executive Officer of the…

Thawani Technologies Secures Forbes Regional Fintech Ranking Thawani Technologies has been recognized among Forbes Middle East’s 50 strongest financial technology companies for 2026, securing the 42nd spot on the regional ranking. The accomplishment highlights Thawani as the sole Omani fintech firm featured on the prestigious list for the third consecutive…

Oman Prepares to Expand Self-Driving Vehicle Trials Across Key Sectors The Sultanate of Oman is preparing to broaden operational trials for autonomous electric vehicles following a successful pilot demonstration conducted at Salalah International Airport. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) in collaboration with Oman Airports…

Oman Outlines RO25.4 Million Aviation Sector Investment Targets The Sultanate of Oman is targeting strategic investments totaling RO25.4 million ($66 million) to build an integrated national aviation industry. Spearheaded under the oversight of the Civil Aviation Authority, the comprehensive investment plan encompasses aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, specialized…

Strategic Partnership Expands Oman’s Aviation Capabilities The Sultanate of Oman is positioning itself to significantly bolster its domestic aviation manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, and engineering capabilities through a new strategic partnership involving Indonesia’s PT Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia (GMF AeroAsia) and Mach Aerospace International. Building on broader national initiatives to establish…

Oman Convenes Global Experts for International Mental Health Conference The Sultanate of Oman has officially convened leading medical specialists, scientific researchers, and technology pioneers for the Oman International Mental Health Conference 2026. The gathering brings together international experts across psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic medicine, clinical pharmacy, and…

Sohar International and Sohar University Sign Landmark Academic Agreement Sohar International has signed a landmark agreement with Sohar University to establish the Sultanate of Oman’s first bank-endowed academic chair. Executed to bridge the gap between private sector expertise and higher education, the strategic partnership aims to foster academic research, innovation,…

Oman Joins Eurasian Development Bank as First Gulf Member The Sultanate of Oman has signed an agreement with the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) outlining the terms of the institution’s official presence in the Sultanate. Signed in Astana during the official state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to…

Arab Open University Research Examines Social Media Usage in Oman A comprehensive study conducted by researchers at the Arab Open University explores the growing influence of social media platforms on young adults aged 18 to 25 across Oman. While digital channels provide essential avenues for modern communication, community building, and…