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Oman's food industries sector offers abundant investment opportunities thanks to its extensive fisheries, diverse climates, and the government's commitment to environmentally sustainable food...

Oman's ongoing development journey has been nothing short of inspiring, with significant progress across all indicators, both domestically and on the global stage. Oman's Vision 2040 sets a clear goal...

The Financial sector acts as a catalyst for economic development through various key functions.Firstly, it facilitates efficient capital allocation by connecting savers and investors. Secondly, it...

There is no doubt that the Sultanate of Oman with its picturesque landscapes and hospitable people is truly a distinctive tourist destination. Oman’s tourism sector is growing quickly, reflecting...

Salalah, the second-largest city in Oman, historically renowned for being a vital hub for trade and commerce, is a land of endless investment opportunities for foreign, local, and regional investors....

Suhar is a rapidly growing city and an important economic centre in the country. The city is known for its strategic location, world-class infrastructure connecting GCC and other expanding economies...

The global petrochemical sector is witnessing great development by providing advanced solutions for trade and logistics, as global supply chains are experiencing severe disruptions today considering...

Duqm's Special Economic Zone (SEZAD) in the Sultanate of Oman Oman aims to position itself as a logistics hub, investment address, and business and tourism destination to support the nation’s...

Located along the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman is strategically positioned at the intersections of the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman, and Arabian Gulf.This...

As part of its Vision 2040, the Government of Oman has identified a number of strategic sectors that are key catalysts to support the country’s growth and development as it attempts to transition...

Oman is becoming an increasingly important regional fish producer. With over 3,165 kilometres of coastline on four different bodies of water – the Arabian Gulf, the sea of Oman, the Indian Ocean,...

Globally, manufacturing has been helping drive economic growth and raising living standards for almost three centuries. And today it continues to grow, accounting for approximately 16% of global GDP...

Renew Oman Investment Ecosystem is a programme launched by the Omani government to create a favorable environment in Oman for investment and to promote economic diversification in the country.The...

Oman’s geographical position is still a great opportunity to expand its trade and logistics sector. The Sultanate of Oman already has an excellent infrastructure, part of which is available and...

Oman is currently implementing the transformational vision based on participatory approach towards a new path of development; it encompasses how Oman can move forward to a new stage of development....

In this series, the author — a well-known Omani economic planning strategist and consultant —discuss the distinctive and advantageous geopolitical, economic, legal and regulatory characteristics...

Over the past few decades, the Sultanate of Oman has managed to build political capital leveraging its geopolitical position in a turbulent region. This political capital draws on solid internal...