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In Oman, the diversification of the economy and reduction of the reliance on oil require innovation and entrepreneurship, which are already acting as catalysts for economic growth. Students and...

In early 2026, Oman has a more positive macroeconomic position for the first time in a while: better public finances, improving credit ratings and a diversification strategy that is starting to be...

Oman’s 2026 State budget adopts a pragmatic “buy-and-build-in-Oman” strategy to bolster local content by directing a greater share of public expenditure to local vendors, facilitating SME access...

Oman is majorly known for its tourism and trade for its beautiful nature and deserts; and hospitable people. However, Oman is also becoming a writers' and creators' country for its rich...

The evolution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in 2025 saw Oman adapting CSR to long-term strategic programmes rather than discrete acts of corporate philanthropy. This evolution took place in...

Local manufacturing contributes immensely to the economic growth of Oman. On the economic front, Oman has continuously sought to diversify and minimise its dependence on oil revenues. Economic...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has recently become a vital component in Oman’s sustainable development. As Oman diversifies its economy and invests in human development, CSR activities...

Locally-sourced content in employment is a major concern in Oman and a principal part of the employment strategy. As Oman tries to diversify the economy away from oil and gas Omanisation is a key...

Oman’s National Day is more than just a public holiday with celebrations, parades, fireworks and cultural activities. It is a time for the public to reflect on what the country has become and what...

Over the last few years, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles have become global benchmarks for responsible and predictive businesses, identifying key strategic focus areas. With Oman...

As Oman approaches the end of its fourth decade, the progress made in developing a governance structure that enables all regions of the Sultanate of Oman to advance in a balanced and sustainable...

Over the last few years, Oman has adopted entrepreneurship as one of the most innovative means to grow the economy. Oman entrepreneurship has become a priority as the country attempts to diversify its...

In today’s global economy, perhaps more than ever before, nations are learning to appreciate the value of intellectual property (IP). Specifically, the term intellectual property refers to exclusive...

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...