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For more than five decades, the Sultanate of Oman has systematically been developing its health care system from a basic system into one of the most sophisticated in the region. These days, the...

Agriculture in Oman is more than production; it is about safeguarding food security, sustaining rural families, celebrating cultural know-how and countering shifting climates. With finite land and...

Value creation that resonates with heritage enhances cultural continuity. In Dhofar Governorate, the harvesting of frankincense, the dhows and Bedouin dairy traditions, along with stonework, evolve...

The Sultanate of Oman has a coastline stretching over 3,165 kilometres, providing diverse fisheries resources that the Omanis have depended on for socio-economic activities for centuries. Fishing has...

In Oman, the charitable sector—comprising voluntary teams, non-profit organisations, waqf-based entities, and government-linked foundations—plays a vital role in driving inclusive economic...

Local Conant is an active and competitive business simulation game where players make real-time strategic decisions in a localiced market. Understanding supply chains, customers, prices, and...

Oman is currently going through an extensive national transformation as outlined in Vision 2040 which seeks to diversify the economy, reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, and promote sustainable...

The Sultanate of Oman is now in full acceptance of the circular economy concept which is known as a restorative and regenerative system which looks at waste as a potential resource. This shift is...

Whether a small island nation or a continental superpower, the military sectors directly shape how citizens experience security, work opportunities, and even everyday technology. Governments routinely...

Like many resource-rich countries, Norway faced a dilemma upon discovering oil in the North Sea during 1969: Would black gold bring long-term prosperity or lead to the infamous resource curse which...

The Oman Vision 2040 includes strategic positioning such as improving the use of human resources, innovation, and institutional development. ICV further these objectives by including local human...

The Sultanate of Oman is undergoing a significant economic transformation, driven by its Vision 2040 strategy that emphasizes diversification, innovation, and sustainability. Central to this...

Oman 2040 strives to dynamically shift the limb of Oman’s economic structure towards a diverse knowledge-based economy alongside social development. Another goal is to fulfill the objectives of...

Oman is strategically located next to the United Arab Emirates, KSA and Yemen, forming a boundary for the Sultanate of Oman along the Arabian Peninsula. Combating environmental challenges while...

With Oman’s ICV scheme evolving from a focus on oil and gas to a more encompassing initiative aimed at increasing domestically driven economic activity, strengthening local infrastructure, investing...

Oman has embarked on a transformative journey to diversify its economy and reduce dependency on oil revenues. Central to this vision are two pivotal initiatives: Omanisation and In-Country Value...

Oman's Vision 2040 has provided a roadmap to achieve a diversified and knowledge-based economy. In-Country Value (ICV) — a national development strategy to maximize the economic value retained...

The Sultanate of Oman has embraced In-Country Value (ICV) development as one of the cornerstones of wealth retention in the economy and continues to seek methods for economic diversification. Taking...

With the new Vision 2040, Oman's ICV has evolved into a cornerstone of sustainable growth, enabling further progress. Historically focused on the oil and gas industry, the ICV initiative aims to...

Recognized as the Sultanate of Oman, the nation is known for its tourism potential due to the diversity of its natural landscapes and flora, as well as rich culture. Oman is now making concerted...