Census 2020 preparations reviewed by GCC countries
22nd April 2019
According to *Times of Oman news report, the GCC Committee for Unified Register-Based Census 2020 held its seventh meeting on April 18, 2019 in the Statistical Centre for the GCC-Stat in Muscat. The meeting was chaired by Omar Ismaili Director General of the E-census 2020.[..]
Eagle Hills Muscat, Izz International unveils 'The Residences' at Mandarin Oriental
5th April 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Eagle Hills Muscat, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company Eagle Hills and Omani group Izz International, has unveiled its luxury project, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, in Muscat.[..]
No construction to be undertaken from dusk-to-dawn in Oman’s capital city on public holidays
30th March 2019
According to *ME Construction News report, as per amended rules issued by Muscat Municipality, no construction and maintenance activities, including excavation and demolition, can be undertaken from dusk-to-dawn in Oman’s capital city on public holidays. The ban applies on all official holidays and on Fridays in residential neighbourhoods.[..]
Acwa Power awarded contract to build US$ 400 mn solar energy plant in Ibri
19th March 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has awarded a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power a contract to build a a $400m (OMR154m) solar energy plant in Ibri, around 300km from Muscat. [..]
Oman to officially launch its fourth regional airport at Duqm
3rd January 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Oman is set to officially launch its fourth regional airport on January 14 at Duqm, located 3,000 km from capital Muscat.[..]
Millennium Hotels and Resorts announces opening of 5-star 285-key Millennium Resort Salalah
17th September 2018
According to *Times of Oman news report, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa continues its successful expansion strategy by announcing the opening of the 5-star 285-key Millennium Resort Salalah.[..]
Hoehler + alSalmy wins Muscat University permanent campus contract
9th August 2018
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Hoehler + alSalmy announced it has won a consultancy services contract for Muscat University’s new permanent campus project.[..]
MEDC signs contract over US$ 8 mn at its head office at Airport Heights
16th July 2018
According to *Times of Oman news report, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company (MEDC), a member of the Nama Group, signed a contract worth more than OMR3 million at its head office at Airport Heights.[..]
Omanexpo taps growth potential in East Africa’s utilities and waste management sectors
9th July 2018
Muscat, Oman, 09 July 2018—While opportunities are emerging in East Africa as a result of the region’s strong economic performance and increase in public and private infrastructure investment in power, water and wastewater projects, there is massive potential for growth in these sectors. [..]
Omran, Majid Al Futtaim enter partnership to develop US$13 bn mixed-use community
28th June 2018
According to *Tradearabia news report, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and Majid Al Futtaim have entered a partnership to develop an OR5-billion ($13 billion) mixed-use community, the sultanate’s largest urban development project that will create a new downtown area for the Muscat capital district. [..]