Oman

Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns

The proceeds will provide additional resources for the long-term expansion plans of Vinpearl, Vingroup’s hospitality arm.

Temasek’s SeaTown, Oman wealth fund invest in Vinpearl’s US$255 million private credit

The escalation in hostilities highlighted threats to the tenuous ceasefire between the US and Iran that took effect in early April.

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 20, 2026.

Iran in talks with Oman over permanent toll system for Hormuz

Base oil and bitumen production will be affected by the shifting crude oil mix, while diesel and fuel oil yields will be driven lower, analysts say.

Not-so-sweet deal for Singapore’s refineries as they shift to US, alternative crudes

About 30 assets in Oman are in the pipeline with the priority on IPOs which include landmark deals in energy and logistics.

US$47 billion Gulf wealth fund eyes IPO spree after record listing

Israel described it as a “historic decision that will shorten the route to Asia, lower costs for Israelis and help Israeli airlines be more competitive”.

Oman opens airspace, joining Saudi in Israeli airline corridor

Oman’s golden deserts under impossibly blue skies.
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Exploring underrated Oman, the next big travel destination

Oman has plans to publicly list 30 companies over the next five years and its sovereign wealth fund is looking at unlisted technology firms in the UK and expanding them.

Oman's sovereign wealth fund eyes tech investments in UK

Bond market guzzling record Gulf debt won't touch Oman, Bahrain

Bond market guzzling record Gulf debt won't touch Oman, Bahrain