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• [New] Iran Plans Counter-Proposal to US Nuclear Deal via Oman, Rejects US Offer Over Uranium and Sanctions Issues Iran will soon send a counter-proposal through Oman after rejecting the US nuclear deal offer. Leverage Edu
• [New] Talks in Oman: Iran and the United States will begin crucial talks Saturday to reach a new nuclear deal in an effort to ease tensions and avert another conflict in the Middle East that could further engulf the wider region. CNN
• The ambitious Gulf Railway Project with a construction budget of USD 250 billion, is expected to connect six Gulf countries, such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain, with a 2,177 km rail network. Next Move Strategy Consulting
• Looking ahead to 2025, Positive Zero anticipates continued expansion in decentralized infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman, as industries increasingly adopt renewable energy solutions to lower carbon footprints and operational costs. SolarQuarter
• Oman is making strategic strides in positioning itself as a regional hub for renewable energy equipment manufacturing, aligning with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 to build a diversified, technology-driven, and sustainable economy. Oman Observer
• Iranian state television confirmed Wednesday that the second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place in Rome, ending confusion over whether negotiations would continue in Oman. Newsweek
• Oman Data Park is a key driver of Oman's digital economy, actively supporting the Oman Digital Strategy 2040. Oman Observer
• Increased natural gas production in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Oman will boost their economic growth in the medium term, the International Monetary Fund has predicted. AGBI
• The HyDuqm green hydrogen project in Oman, led by a consortium of France's Engie and South Korea's Posco, said in March it expects to attract $7 billion to $8 billion in investment to reach full capacity. AGBI
• The ambitious GCC Railway project which aims to connect Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait by 2030 has moved a step closer to reality, signalling good news for tourism. Connecting Travel
• All six Gulf Cooperation Council nations namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman will only pay 10% tariffs. investing.com
• Between 2025 and 2029, Oman has an additional 4.04 GW of renewable energy projects scheduled to become operational - 3 GW from solar power, 0.9 GW from wind power, and 140 MW from waste-to-energy. Middle East Institute
• China could now buy more volumes from the Middle East, especially after Saudi Arabia slashed the price of its crude loading for Asia for May to a multi-year low level over the Dubai/Oman benchmarks. investing.com
• The U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program in Oman beginning this weekend. Havana Times
• Qatar and Saudi Arabia have central documents that include policies and programmes aimed at achieving national PA targets by 2030, while Oman has similar central documents targeting 2040. BMJ Global Health
• MAPCO is expected to play a key role in enhancing Oman's self-sufficiency in the plastics sector, marking a significant step towards building a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Muscat Daily
• In Oman, the $6.7 billion Liwa Plastics petrochemical project has entered the commissioning phase, which will boost Oman's production of plastics. SlideShare
• Saudi Arabia, under Vision 2030, has made strides in human spaceflight and satellite technology, while countries like Oman, Egypt, and Bahrain are building foundational capabilities, leveraging partnerships with global players like China. Middle East Space Monitor by AzurX
• Oman's involvement will include creating specialised instruments capable of analysing the moon's surface and resources, helping to unlock new possibilities for future missions. CPI Trade Media
• Looking ahead, Oman Vision 2040 focuses on economic diversification, particularly in green hydrogen and CO2 transportation, where OQGN's expertise makes it the preferred operator to support and enable Oman's hydrogen ambitions. Oman Observer
• Oman Data Park's decision to upgrade its security operations centers (SOCs) with an AI-powered solution from Fortinet underscores the increasing reliance on machine learning and artificial intelligence to combat cyber threats. News, Events, Advertising Options
• In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, Oman Data Park recognizes the importance of leveraging cutting-edge solutions to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. The Arabian Stories News
• Vast deserts provide ideal conditions for solar energy, while wind corridors in countries like Saudi Arabia and Oman offer significant wind energy potential. OMFIF

Last updated: 13 June 2025