Eid al Adha holidays for employees in the ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state apparatus will be from August 11-15. Work will resume on August 18. https://www.m.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/Eid-al-Adha-holidays-from-August-11-15-5f9w
China remains largest importer of Omani crude oil
Muscat: China continues to be the largest importer of Omani crude oil and condensates, government data has revealed. According to the 2018 annual report released by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), China accounted for 83. https://timesofoman.com/article/1720464/Business/China-remains-largest-importer-of-Omani-crude-oil
Oman’s hydrocarbon sector grows 37pc in 2018
The nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Sultanate expanded at a robust pace of 12 per cent during 2018 as against 7.3 per cent in the previous year, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced in its latest review of banking and monetary developments for June 2019. https://www.omanobserver.om/omans-hydrocarbon-sector-grows-37pc-in-2018/
Eid Al Adha holidays declared in Oman
Muscat: Eid al Adha holidays for ministries, public authorities and other units of the state administrative apparatuses will be from Sunday, August 11 to Thursday, August 15. Work will resume on Sunday, August 18. https://www.omanobserver.om/eid-al-adha-holidays-declared-in-oman-2/
Manufacturing sector on track in Oman
Muscat: Oman’s manufacturing sector has achieved half of its targets set during 2019, which is right up to the standards set out by the Implementation, Support and Follow Up Unit, the organisation that oversees the Sultanate’s plans for the Tanfeedh programme for economic expansion. https://timesofoman.com/article/1699068/Oman/Government/Manufacturing-sector-on-track-in-Oman
Eni, BP to unlock Oman Block 77’s gas potential
Energy majors Eni (Italy) and BP signed yesterday a key agreement to unlock the gas potential of Block 77 which, if determined to be prolific, could pave the way for yet another landmark Integrated Gas Development in the Sultanate, mirroring the current maiden venture centring on the Greater Barik d…
Manah Solar I, II power projects to go to separate bidders
A pair of giant utility-scale solar power schemes planned for implementation in the Wilayat of Manah in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate will be awarded to separate bidders, according to the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), the sole procurer of new electricity and water capacity. https://www.omanobserver.om/manah-solar-i-ii-power-projects-to-go-to-separate-bidders/