China, Oman
How China reasserted its influence on Muscat's emerging space sector

The Lijian-1 Y5 commercial rocket carrying Oman's OL-1 satellite during lift-off, 11 November 2024.
The Lijian-1 Y5 commercial rocket carrying Oman's OL-1 satellite during lift-off, 11 November 2024. © VCG via Reuters Connect
The November launch of the Omani-made OL-1 mapping satellite has been heralded as the Sultanate's first contribution to the field of space technology. But the company behind it is headed by a Chinese executive who previously led a Belt and Road project in the country. [...]
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Chinese groups' partner in Oman prospects in Paris for geospatial intelligence and drones

An Omani businessman who is already a Thales agent and has strong connections in Muscat is a partner in the major Gulf economic forum organised by France and held in Paris on 17 June. With numerous clients in the sultanate's armed forces and police, his company is also opening Oman's doors to Chinese groups.

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