Oman
Oman news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
Special Report
Oman Special Report: Social reforms put pressure on state
Sultan Qaboos’ decision earlier this year to grant legislative powers to the Council of Oman has made the forthcoming parliamentary elections far more relevant
News
Oman releases three Sohar activists
Activists imprisoned for six months for taking part in unrest
Oman awards final package at Muscat and Salalah airports
Oman contract covers passenger boarding bridges
Contractors await award of Oman rail management contract
Bids for design were submitted on 5 December
Contractors submit bids for Oman water pipeline
Five companies submit bids for water pipeline to connect Ghubrah independent water project
Sohar Aluminium prepares to tender $2.4bn expansion
Prequalification expected to start in early second quarter for smelter phase two
PDO joins industry technology agency
Petroleum Development Oman looks to increase research into enhanced oil recovery
Oman prepares for a busy 2012
Sultanate has a number of high-value projects coming to market in the next 12 months
Orpic to choose adviser for potential $3.6bn fundraising
Deal could include $2.7bn of debt refinancing
Analysis
Engaging the labour force
Engaging and training young nationals for the workplace is a key priority for regional governments
Higher spending exposes region to oil price falls
A prolonged fall in oil prices will provide a major challenge to regional policymakers
Oman tackles its energy crisis
With dwindling oil reserves, the $15bn Khazzan development is leading the drive for gas
Governments in the Middle East buying time
Top of the agenda for the World Economic Forum is how governments can respond to the Arab uprisings
Meeting renewable energy targets will be crucial
Specific regulatory frameworks need to be in place to accomplish clean energy goals
Oman Contacts
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma is principal consultant, Kema Middle East
Wael al-Lawati
Wael al-Lawati is chief executive officer, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran)
Saif al-Nabhani
Saif al-Nabhani is director general of planning, Health Ministry, Oman
Bill Appleby
Bill Appleby is head of infrastructure and energy finance, Citigroup
Joe Collins
Joe Collins is project manager, Muscat International airport; vice-president, Bechtel
Peter Hill
Peter Hill is chief executive officer (CEO), Oman Air
Comment
GCC to focus on healthcare in 2012
Bids submitted for three hospitals worth a combined $1.7bn show resolve of regional governments
Tenders
Company Profiles
Conares Metal Supply
The steel pipe manufacturer hopes to hit revenues of $500m in 2012, despite weaker regional demand
Ominvest
The investment firm’s decision to diversify into tourism marks a change in strategy
Research Report
The GCC Infrastructure Guide
One of the most interesting trends to have emerged from the GCC projects boom over the past 10 years has been the development of public-private partnerships (PPPs), projects funded and operated through a partnership between the government and the private sector.
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