Oman and Pakistan Initiate Strategic Maritime Discussions for Sohar and Gwadar The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are actively exploring closer maritime cooperation between Sohar Port and Gwadar Port to strengthen regional trade, shipping connections, and logistics links. Official talks took place during a bilateral meeting…

Omani Telecom Sector Reaches 8.43 Million Mobile Subscriptions The Sultanate of Oman’s total mobile telecommunications subscriptions expanded by 1% year-on-year to reach 8,435,420 at the end of July 2026. Official statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) highlight steady growth across the nation’s digital communications landscape.…

Sohar International Enters Strategic Partnership to Support Local Boat Manufacturing Sohar International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sultan of the Ocean LLC to support a major national initiative aimed at manufacturing marine products and fishing vessels locally. The strategic collaboration seeks to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities while…

Sohar International Signs MoU with TadoomX for Integrated Financial Solutions Sohar International has formally announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TadoomX to deliver advanced integrated payment and cash management solutions. The bilateral agreement is designed to enhance corporate financial management by deploying next-generation digital banking…

Ministry Issues Circular Banning Unauthorized Use of Official Branding The Ministry of Labour has officially prohibited private training institutions from utilizing the ministry’s official name or logo in advertisements, marketing materials, and publications without securing prior written approval. Issued through an official circular, the directive establishes strict boundaries regarding corporate…

Sohar International Signs Strategic Sponsorship MoU with OFA Sohar International has officially announced a new strategic partnership with the Oman Football Association (OFA) to support national sports development and Omani athletic talent. Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Sohar International’s corporate headquarters in Muscat, the deal establishes…

Oman and Hyundai Sign Strategic Green Mobility MoU The Sultanate of Oman is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered city bus on public transit routes in Muscat following a strategic partnership with South Korean automotive conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group. Signed during the Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah, the Memorandum…

Oman Formally Ratifies Bilateral Railway Agreement with the UAE The Sultanate of Oman has formally ratified its landmark railway agreement with the United Arab Emirates, delivering major momentum to the $2.5 billion Hafeet Rail initiative. The strategic cross-border infrastructure deal establishes the legal and operational framework required to construct, manage,…

Oman Commences Drone Cargo Trials to Remote Hallaniyat Islands Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority, has launched the second phase of its Sky Bridge initiative in the Dhofar Governorate. The groundbreaking initiative tests long-range drone-based cargo deliveries to the remote…

SalamAir Establishes Historic Direct Flight Link to Mogadishu Oman’s national low-cost carrier, SalamAir, has officially launched direct flight operations between Muscat International Airport and Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. Marking the first nonstop aerial link connecting the Sultanate of Oman with Somalia, the new service opens vital travel and logistics…