As Muscat’s summer temperatures continue to soar, Mysk Al Mouj has introduced a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting one of the city’s most active workforces — delivery riders navigating long hours on the road under extreme heat conditions. Titled “For the Ones Who Keep Muscat Moving,” the initiative reflects the hotel’s commitment to extending hospitality beyond traditional guest experiences and into the wider community. Set within the Al Mouj neighbourhood, the activation offers complimentary chilled refreshments including bottled water and fresh lemonade to delivery riders throughout the day. Designed as a quick and accessible refreshment stop, the setup allows riders…
Author: Team Bariza
Muscat, Oman – [May 2026] — In a landmark moment for Oman’s evolving real estate and urban development landscape, Al Adrak Group officially unveiled the name and identity of its highly anticipated mixed-use development, WIAM, during its participation at the Oman Design & Build Week 2026, in the presence of dignitaries from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. The official announcement of the project name and logo marks the next chapter in the Group’s ambitious vision for shaping future-ready communities within Sultan Haitham City — one of the Sultanate’s most transformative urban developments aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Derived…
09 May, Muscat: Marking a milestone in its journey of refined craftsmanship and contemporary design, AMTUR Gold & Diamonds has unveiled its new flagship showroom at Oman Avenues Mall, located on the first floor. This launch represents an important step in the brand’s expansion across the Sultanate of Oman, introducing its distinctive jewelry collections and luxury retail experience to mall patrons. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said as Guest of Honour, and attended by company leadership, media representatives, and valued business partners. The event was elevated by the presence of distinguished guests and…
International Heavy Equipment (IHE), the authorised dealer for Volvo Trucks in Oman, has highlighted Volvo’s latest global launch of electric heavy-duty trucks featuring driving ranges of up to 700 km, improved performance and enhanced operational flexibility. While the new electric models are not yet available in the Sultanate of Oman, the announcement reflects the accelerating shift towards electrification in commercial transport worldwide. As the sole distributor for Volvo Group Trucks & Buses, Renault Trucks, and Eicher Trucks & Buses, IHE – which also specialises in construction, industrial, and oil & gas equipment – continues to monitor developments in international vehicle…
Muscat, Oman – OMPAY has concluded the region’s first fintech-led FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign, courtesy of Visa, celebrating its grand prize winner — who received an all-inclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 16 experience for two, courtesy of Visa — alongside nine top OMPAY Visa cardholders whose engagement and loyalty positioned them at the forefront of this landmark activation. The campaign transformed everyday digital payments into a gateway to global football excitement, showcasing how secure, app-driven technology can deliver real lifestyle value. As a next-generation digital wallet and payments app, OMPAY continues to work with leading regional and…
Muscat, Oman – 19 April 2026: The National Travel Operator – Visit Oman, a subsidiary of OMRAN Group, marks its five‑year anniversary, highlighting a transformational journey that digitally connects Oman to the world, while empowering local tourism suppliers and small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) through scaled global digital distribution across travel trade and consumer channels. “Five years ago, Visit Oman set out to make booking Oman seamless and accessible to the world, while ensuring long-term sustainability for our local tourism providers,” said Eng. Ayad Ali Al Balushi, Group CEO of OMRAN Group. “Today, Visit Oman stands as the nation’s unified travel…
FOO, an award-winning B2B fintech solutions provider headquartered in the UAE, has announced its partnership with OMPAY, a subsidiary of Omantel, to power its next-generation digital wallet and support the evolution of digital financial services in Oman. The partnership supports Oman’s national digital transformation agenda by expanding access to secure, cashless payment solutions and strengthening the country’s fintech infrastructure for consumers and businesses. Through this long-term collaboration, FOO serves as the technology partner behind the OMPAY wallet, delivering a fully scalable, secure, and modular platform that enables seamless digital payments, virtual card issuance, and advanced financial services for both consumers…
Muscat, Oman – 13th April, 2026: Yango Ride, part of the global technology company Yango Group, has partnered with Thawani Pay to introduce new lifestyle and cost-saving benefits for the female driver community under the She Moves (هي تنطلق) initiative. Through the partnership, female partner drivers will gain access to Thawani’s Sama benefits platform, unlocking exclusive discounts and special offers from a wide network of partner brands throughout the year. Thawani Pay adds a practical layer of support to She Moves by helping female drivers manage everyday expenses more effectively while improving access to benefits that extend beyond ride earnings.…
MUSCAT: MHD Infotech has appointed Hussain Al Maimani as Senior General Manager – Commercial and Business Development, marking a key step in the company’s continued growth in Oman. Hussain brings over 17 years of experience across leading system integrators, with deep expertise in enterprise technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. Throughout his career, he has focused on translating these capabilities into practical, results-driven solutions that deliver value in real operating environments, across both government and private sector clients. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, along with an Executive MBA from Manchester Business School. He has also completed…
DUBAI, UAE — March 31, 2026 — In a move that redefines the regional media value chain, The Inhouse, a boutique marketing and media consultancy, and MindField, a data-driven digital powerhouse, part of MindField Hub, have announced a strategic partnership to launch Podcast Engine Optimization (PEO). As the Middle East & Africa podcasting market surges toward a projected $1.38 billion revenue in 2026, the industry faces a critical ROI crisis: while engagement leads the world, 90% of branded podcasts fail to scale due to a “Discovery Gap.” PEO is engineered to bridge this gap, shifting the focus from vanity download…