6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (362+ words) Muscat – Oman is accelerating the build-up of its electric vehicle infrastructure with plans for hundreds of high-speed chargers, ultra-fast charging hubs and a unified national digital platform as the country seeks to make EV use more practical across the sultanate....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (196+ words) Muscat – A new study by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has identified hybrid energy systems as the most cost-effective and sustainable option for supplying electricity to Oman’s remote communities, offering a solution to improve energy security while lowering costs…...

2+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (291+ words) Muscat – While the shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, the infrastructure on the ground is facing a reality check from everyday users. From long-distance travel hurdles to the stark contrast between Muscat and the interiors, the challenges with the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (505+ words) Muscat – Despite the authorities’ efforts to expand the electric vehicle charging network to more than 160 charging points across the sultanate, EV owners are calling for faster improvements to the infrastructure, saying the current system is struggling to keep pace with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (319+ words) Muscat – Government efforts to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles are translating into numbers, with more than 5,900 EVs registered in the sultanate in the first half of 2026. According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, the national charging…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (409+ words) The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of H E Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Dr Mansour bin Talib Al Hinai, Chairman of APSR, said the programme reflects…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (268+ words) Muscat Daily FSA sets 0.2% minimum threshold for Electric Vehicle Insurance Muscat – Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a formal circular requiring all insurance companies licensed to provide motor insurance to maintain a minimum level of underwriting for electric vehicles (EVs)....

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (206+ words) Muscat Daily MHT mandates electric vehicle charging in 3-5 star hotels Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has officially implemented a new initiative to enhance sustainable infrastructure within the hospitality sector. Under the Tajawob platform, the Ministry has mandated the…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (320+ words) Suhar – Construction has begun on US$1bn lithium-ion battery materials project in Sohar Freezone. Chinese manufacturer Zhongke Electric, through its subsidiary Zhongke Shinzoom launched the construction of a plant designed to produce up to 200,000 tonnes of anode materials annually, which will…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (387+ words) Muscat – Farmers and investors in Oman are increasingly adopting solar energy to power agricultural, livestock and fisheries projects, citing lower electricity costs, improved efficiency and long-term sustainability as key benefits. Industry stakeholders say renewable energy has become a practical economic…...