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Oman holds the unique rank of being one among only 20 countries globally to maintain a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Along with Bahrain, Oman has privileged trade...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to the United Kingdom from October 20 to 22, 2026 will build on the existing bilateral trade and investment ties and will speed up the...

The Ladayn Plastics Industries Programme by OQ Group is one of the biggest national programmes that aims to increase local content, diversify the economy and manufacturing sectors in Oman....

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integration of activities that incorporate sustainability in economic, social and environmental dimensions. Recognizing the importance of CSR in...

The use of local content in different sectors of the economy has expanded beyond the oil and gas industry, and is now used as a tool to transform industrial growth into a broader and sustainable...

Local content is much broader than purchasing a greater share of goods and services from the local market. It has the potential to develop different segments of the economy, including the labor...

Local development has become essential for Oman’s economic and social development. The Sultanate of Oman has begun to interpret development beyond the construction of infrastructural and other...

Private-sector growth and participation should comprise the backbone of the government's endeavours to realise Oman Vision 2040. To achieve this goal, the private sector must assume a leading...

The role of the private sector as Oman moves towards the goals of Oman Vision 2040 is shifting beyond the typical functions of investment, jobs, and conventional activities. Now, businesses have a...

The Sultanate of Oman is using local content more often as it strives towards the goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040. While local content discussions mainly revolve around manufacturing and buying...

With its vision towards 2040, Oman has identified sustainable growth through tourism as a largely untapped sector. The impact of the sector cannot be quantified by only counting the number of...

During Khareef Dhofar Season, visitors from across the GCC have the opportunity to experience the green mountainous landscape, cooler climate and vibrant culture brought about by the summer monsoon in...

As Oman advances towards the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040, one question deserves greater attention: How do we measure whether investments are truly creating long-term value for the national economy?...

Local content has become one of Oman’s most important tools for translating investment into measurable national value. More than a procurement requirement, it is a strategic approach to...

A local content certificate serves a greater extent than a compliance document. It serves as unbiased confirmation of a company's local investment in the Omani economy. This includes the local...

Cities become more integrated to functions that drive economic development. As that happens, there’s an expectation on local authorities to deliver quality public services that also generate...

Investments and infrastructure don't reflect the only new measures of economic growth. In fact, growth of a country's people, investment value, and local organisation strengthening all show...

As Oman continues to advance the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, local content has become a strategic pillar for achieving sustainable economic growth, strengthening national capabilities, and...

Tourism is commonly known to be a leading global economic sector that is vital to the workforce, investment and income of nations. The success of tourism, however, is not just about the number of...

Balancing economic advancement, social development, and environmental protection drives many countries' strategies today. In Oman, sustainability is part of the national development agenda....