Bright Prospects

Mohammed Al Naki, Chairman of Arab International Aluminium Conference (Arabal), talks about the growth prospects and challenges of the regional aluminium industry, in an interview with Muhammed Nafie.

Scaling New Heights

Orpic has broken ground for EPC 3 of its Liwa Plastics Industries Complex in Fahud, which will bring for the first time to Oman a natural gas extraction plant worth $688mn

Energising The Future

Oman Oil Company and Kuwait Petroleum International signed a JV to set up Duqm Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex at a cost of $7bn. Once completed, the refinery will produce diesel, naphta, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and jet fuel.

Weathering The Storm

OER presents our 18th annual review of Oman’s top 20 leading listed companies for the year 2016

Quality Education

Muscat University offers a viable local alternative for Omani students and expatriate students resident in Oman who otherwise might feel obliged to travel outside the country for access to appropriate higher education opportunities, says Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Cahalan, in an interview with Oommen John P

Oman-based Film-maker Wins President's Award At The National Film Awards In India

Eminent film producer based in Oman, Akshay Kumar Parija’s latest movie ‘Kadvi Hawa’ (Dark Wind) has won the President’s Award at the 64th National Film Awards in India.

Golf Bags Go Free With Oman Air

Oman Air’s decision to allow passengers to take their golf bags free of charge will encourage golf tourism in Oman

Redefining Luxury

The newest Discovery family model, the AllNew Discovery, will make its debut in Oman on May 10, 2017 at Al Mouj Golf

Experience Beyond Expectations

The Lexus 350 strikes an enviable balance between performance, design and luxury. An OER review

Celebrating Luxury

The third edition of The Luxury 100 was unveiled at a glittering event at Muscat Bay last month where the winners of The Luxury Awards were also announced.

Robust Growth

The banking sector in Oman continued to witness reasonable growth in both credit and deposits

In consolidation mode

The year 2017 marked a new chapter in the Omani insurance sector. Powered by a higher capital base gained through IPO and mergers, the local players are now large enough to underwrite more risks and retain premiums within the country. An OER report

Diversification Is The Key

A strong manufacturing industry is fundamental to Oman’s continued prosperity and vital to boosting the Sultanate’s non-oil exports, says Nicholas P Barakat, CEO of OCTAL

Muscat-Sohar Pipeline, Al Jefnain Terminal Start Operations

Commercial operations at the $320mn-Muscat Sohar Product Pipeline (MSPP) project through its main fuel terminal in Al Jefnain have been started by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic).

Oman Porcelain Launches Metallic, Large-Sized Tiles

Oman Porcelain Company has launched a premium and exclusive range of lavish metallic and large-sized tiles called Metallica and Garnde respectively, at the recently held India-Oman Business Meet in Sohar.

In A Class Of Its Own

The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class is an ideal choice for those whom spaciousness, style and comfort are prerequisites

Sporty And Versatile

The Ferrari V8 four-seater, the GTC4Lusso T, is aimed at drivers seeking a car that is sporty and dynamic, as well as being perfect for driving on a daily basis. Oommen John P reports.

Rhythm Of Life

Jotun reveals its 2018 colour trends with a collection of new 36 colours.

The Creation Of Khazzan: From Sand To City

How BP transformed a remote Omani desert to a massive gas operation facility the size of Greater London. An OER report

Committed To Digitisation

Talal Said Marhoon Al Mamari, CEO, Omantel shares his thoughts on the company’s performance, investment in infrastructure upgradation and future plans. Mayank Singh reports

Fuelling Growth

Within a short span of time, Seven Seas Petroleum Group has grown into a full-fledged supply and service company with diversified presence in different industry segments in Oman, UAE and Qatar. Excerpts from an interview with Managing Director, Shuayb K Al Suleimany

Digital Transformation - The Way Ahead

Muhammad Haris Aslam, Business Head and Co-Founder of Roumaan Internet Group, is an e-business and digital marketing veteran with digital business certification from UK and advance certifications from Google, Facebook, HubSpot and COB. In an interview to OER, he highlights the pressing need of digital transformation in Oman’s business landscape and how corporates are adapting it to suit their business needs

Boosting SME Funding

Sharakah introduces some changes in funding scheme by increasing the fund limit to RO350,000, in addition to reducing the interest rate and increasing the credit period for its bill discounting scheme

En Route To Oman

Joel Sjöholm moved to the fifth position in the Road to Oman rankings, after storming to victory at the Italian Challenge Open. The season will end in November with NBO Golf Classic Grand Final at Almouj Golf in Muscat

Star Line-Up

The Sultanate continues to make its mark on the world sporting map as the European Tour visits the Sultanate for the first time. The NBO Oman Open will feature 138 players from across the world. An OER report.

Positive Prognosis

Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics Oman is looking to expand its presence to Salalah and a few other interior locations, says CEO, Seeniya Biju. Excerpts from an interview

Strength To Strength

HE Indramani Pandey, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman shares his thoughts on India-Oman bilateral relations on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day of India. An OER interview

Enhanced Efficiency

The HUAWEI Mate 10 Series smartphones offer a number of key functionalities for a corporate user.

Sparkling Debut

TS Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers talks about the potential of Oman and the company’s differentiators in the market. An OER interview

Tapping New Potential

A seven-year agreement to sell LNG to BP Singapore is going to be a game changer for Oman, helping to unlock its additional reserves as well as sustain and expand its LNG business. An OER report.