Oman
STEPHANIE E MCGEHEE
Middle Eastern Plastics' most-read in February
MEP looks back on the most-read stories on the website for the month of February, which included some big announcements from major industry players and events. more
Mar 1, 2017 3:55 PM News
Oman gears up for 4th Oman Plast
Oman Plast is now annual, with the fourth edition bringing together plastics innovators from the GCC to the Oman Convention Centre in Muscat from March 21st-23rd 2017. more
Feb 28, 2017 11:04 AM News
Oman Downstream event reflects sultanate's commitment to boosting industry
Oman Downstream will present updates from key stakeholders on new refining and petrochemical projects, and address key challenges for realising the downstream vision of the Sultanate. more
Feb 15, 2017 12:03 PM News
Vortex appoints IBC as new Middle East Agent
Vortex Global Limited, a solids and bulk handling components company, has announced the appointment of Integrated Business Corporation (IBC) as its new agent in UAE, Oman, and Kuwait. more
Oct 12, 2016 11:55 AM News
September's most-read plastics headlines
September brought with it exciting news from the world's second-largest plastics and rubber industry event. I am, of course, talking about CHINAPLAS. more
Oct 4, 2016 4:49 PM News
Investor in Oman, Octal boasts PET growth
After setting up shop in Salalah, Oman, in 2006, Octal has grown to a four-plant operation in Oman, Saudi Arabia and the US with the capability to product a million tonnes of PET per annum. more
Sep 14, 2016 2:58 PM News 1 Comments
GCC plastics sector to grow by 3% per year to 2020
Plastics production in the GCC region is forecast to rise by around 3.2 per cent every year until 2020, with Oman's plastics market set to enjoy the strongest growth. more
Jan 26, 2016 10:01 AM News
Landmark deal with UK set to boost Oman engineering
A landmark deal with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and EAL is set to boost Oman's engineering sector, by equipping young Omanis with the skills to take control of the Sultanate's industry. more
Jan 18, 2016 9:26 AM News
Oman Plast heralds exciting time for Omani plastics
Oman Plast is taking place in Muscat this week (January 5th and 6th 2016) and the show has arrived at a time when the nation's plastics industry is at an important juncture. more
Jan 6, 2016 12:22 PM News
Editor's Choice: Our top 5 October headlines
Packaging, investment and business strategy were all hot picks for MEP readers in October. Here’s our Editor's Choice of top stories to hit the website over the past 31 days. more
Oct 30, 2015 2:52 PM News
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Oman Freezone investment paves way for packaging growth
Investment in Oman's burgeoning Sohar Freezone cluster of food processing businesses is paving the way for more food packaging and logistics businesses to make the Sohar Port their home. more
Oct 7, 2015 12:26 PM News
Editor's Choice: Our top 5 August headlines
While Europe was on vacation, the Middle Eastern plastics industry has been hard at work in the August sunshine, with plenty of news coming from this enterprising region. more
Sep 1, 2015 9:19 AM News
Plastics on Omani-Indian trade agenda
Plastics and petrochemicals are up for discussion at a key export summit between Omani and Indian decision-makers. more
Aug 5, 2015 9:07 AM News
Editor's Choice: Our top 5 July headlines
To make sure the biggest stories get the attention they deserve, we bring you Editor's Choice - a collection of the top five headlines from the previous month. more
Aug 3, 2015 9:50 AM News
Sidel gives PepsiCo franchisee production boost
Sidel's PET beverage bottle packaging technology has allowed Oman Refreshment Company - a part of PepsiCo International - to up tis capacity to meet rising demand in Oman. more
Jul 23, 2015 4:11 PM News
Oman wealth fund 'looks beyond oil' to plastics?
With crude proving too unreliable an income generator, Oman's wealth fund is making investments elsewhere, including in a plastics supply company for the automotive industry. more
Jul 14, 2015 12:31 PM News
Barber shops to drive Omani medical plastics demand?
Barber shops could drive a rise in demand for medical plastics in Oman over the coming months, as a new law requires all barbers to use single-use kits including a plastic apron and disposable razor. more
Jun 30, 2015 11:00 AM News
GCC 'super grid' good news for sustainable manufacturing?
A 'super grid' electrical network commissioned to feed power to the GCC could be good news for the Middle Eastern manufacturing market, not least thanks to the environmental benefits the new electrical source will bring. more
Jun 25, 2015 2:21 PM News
Middle East 'key market' for plastics and rubber machinery
The Middle East remains a key market for plastics and rubber machinery, as VDMA reveals the potential for profit in this sphere is considerable. more
Nov 21, 2014 10:05 AM News
UAE Coca-Cola bottler makes 20% energy savings
Innovative solutions from Sidel Services have brought about 20 per cent energy savings and cut costs for one UAE-based Coca-Cola bottler. more
Sep 3, 2014 2:12 PM News