Afrah Al Balushi
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Oman targets 10m-barrel storage capacity at Duqm (opens the original)
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MUSCAT: Oman plans to raise its onshore crude oil storage capacity at Duqm to about 10 million barrels over the next three years as it seeks to establish the Arabian Sea port as a regional storage and trading hub. OQ Group is also considering acquiring two very large crude carriers for use as floating storage at the Port of Duqm, Chief Executive Officer Ashraf bin Hamad al Mamari said. The vessels would add flexibility by allowing crude to be stored offshore alongside Duqm’s expanding network of
Oman targets price stability amid global shocks (opens the original)
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Inflation has taken on greater importance in the Sultanate of Oman in 2026 as price pressures rise from the previous year, alongside continued economic growth and government efforts to strengthen the country’s resilience to external shocks. Dr Nasser bin Rashid al Maawali, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, said Oman’s average inflation rate stood at about 2.9 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, compared with a global average of 4.7 per cent projected by the International Moneta
New framework to deepen Oman’s capital market (opens the original)
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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the Sultanate of Oman has unveiled key features of the executive regulations for the Securities Law, marking a significant step toward reshaping the capital market ecosystem. The regulations aim to attract domestic and foreign capital, diversify financing and investment instruments, support economic growth, and contribute to the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. Speaking at a press conference, FSA Executive President Abdullah bin Salim Al Salmi said the re
Oman’s real estate shift: From trading to development (opens the original)
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The real estate sector in the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed notable activity, maintaining robust trading levels during the first eight months of 2026. This growth is driven by an increase in the traded value of sales contracts, alongside sustained activity in real estate financing, mortgages, and property exchanges. The latest statistical indicators from the National Centre for Statistics and Information reveal that the traded value of sales contracts reached approximately RO 954.1 million by
Oman's R&D spending reaches RO 189.4 million (opens the original)
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The results of the 2025 Omani Research and Development Pilot Survey, published in 2026, revealed that total spending on research and development (R&D) activities reached RO 189.42 million, equivalent to 0.48 per cent of GDP at constant prices. This indicates the growing contribution of knowledge and innovation to the national economy. According to the survey results, conducted by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), 35,539 employees were involved in R&D pilot activities. Th
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