Oman Set to Become Global Hub for Advanced Air Mobility with Odys Aviation’s Laila Aircraft

Muscat, November 3, 2025 — Oman is poised to become the world’s leading hub for advanced air mobility (AAM) as it prepares to host the Oman Operational Launch Programme (OLP) — the most comprehensive evaluation initiative of its kind globally. The project, led by US aerospace company Odys Aviation, will test and validate the firm’s cutting-edge Laila aircraft, a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle with a range of 725 km.

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Saudi Arabia to Build $7 Billion High-Speed Rail Linking Red Sea to Gulf

Saudi Arabia is investing $7 billion in a landmark high-speed rail project linking Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. The 1,500 km “Land Bridge” will cut travel time between Riyadh and Jeddah to under four hours and expand the national network to over 8,000 km. The initiative aligns with Vision 2030 and includes hydrogen-powered trains, a luxury “Dream of the Desert” route, and new freight corridors, cementing the Kingdom’s role as a regional transport hub.

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