Omani companies are bidding for the operation of an airport in Hambantota District, which was developed during the presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The entities involved

• Hambantota District →

  district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

  Nothing else this week.

• Oman →

  sovereign state in western Asia

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • Talks regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are nearing an agreement, involving Oman and Donald Trump.Mon 16:43
• Mahinda Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015

  • Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Sun 11:29
  • Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21

Related events

• Oman's ambassador represents to the League of Arab States to explore direct maritime shipping and logistics integration with Egypt.Sep 7
• A symposium focusing on Omani security efforts was held in Salalah, Oman.Sep 12
• Exploration and production assets in Oman were the subject of recent developments on July 1, 2026.Jul 2
• Oman signed concession agreements with OQ Exploration and Production.Sat 16:27
• Infrastructure projects are underway, including the Thumrait-Salalah road project and eyeing international expansion for Suhar Airport routes.Sep 16