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More connected, more circular and much more home-grown. The longer answer is how the Sultanate of Oman leverages its geographic advantages and cultural pragmatism to develop a tech economy that is...

ICV’s impact on the Omani economy is likely to become more transformational than incremental and building-on the solid foundation established by Oman Vision 2040, the immediate focus will be...

Oman is establishing an economic identity in the areas of sustainable investments. Oman is the centre of the economies of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Gulf. Economic stability was dependent on oil for...

Innovation comes from Oman’s pivotal moment in its economic journey. For centuries, the development of Oman was built upon oil and gas, however, the breaches in the oil and gas sector and the pivot...

Oman as of 2025 has a recovering economy due to the ambitious goal reforms set. At the same time, new hurdles posed have to be grappled with as well. The Tenth Five-Year Development Plan for 2021-2025...

Recently, the country of Oman has become one of the most innovative centres in the Middle East. thanks to the country’s Oman Vision 2040 road map, Oman is in the process of transitioning from a...

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...