Muscat: Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a new regulatory framework for number portability. It is intended to accelerate and automate transfers between operators, reduce delays and strengthen competition in the telecommunications market.

Muscat: In Europe, the image of women in Muslim countries is still often associated with veiling, restricted freedom of movement, a life largely confined to the home and limited influence in public affairs. In the case of the Sultanate of Oman, however, this image does not reflect today’s reality.

Prague/Hanoi: The Czech Republic has used a targeted business mission to introduce Moravian winemakers to potential partners from Vietnam. This model of export promotion could also inspire cooperation with Oman—not in alcoholic beverages, but in non-alcoholic grape products, gastronomy and tourism.

Muscat: Oman is accelerating the transformation of its industrial sector and aims to significantly increase its importance to the national economy. By 2040, manufacturing is expected to contribute approximately OMR 10.7 billion to gross domestic product, nearly three times the value recorded in 2025.

Prague/Muscat: The prospect of establishing an Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Sultanate of Oman is once again coming to the fore. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the plan following meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026. Opening the embassy could now also support the objectives outlined by Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. At the August meeting of Czech ambassadors, Macinka emphasised the need to seek new economic partners in regions of growing importance.

Prague: Czech diplomacy should focus more strongly on economic results, new markets and countries whose political, economic and technological importance is expected to grow in the coming years. Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka made the remarks at the annual meeting of heads of Czech diplomatic missions at the Czernin Palace.