Oman is diversifying its economy, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons by expanding sectors like agriculture, fisheries, banking and manufacturing. Strategic reforms, infrastructure investment and a ...

Future Fund Oman (FFO) began operations, aiming to mobilise public and private capital behind one of the largest investment rollouts in the sultanate’s history. Set to provide OR400m ($1bn) per year ...

Oman released its green hydrogen strategy in 2022, simultaneously establishing Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), a government-owned private entity mandated to implement strategy and manage and attract ...

Tourism is a key focus of Oman Vision 2040, with the government aiming to strengthen the sector through both public and private investment. Over the past decade, the industry has shown consistent ...

Interview: Salim M Almahruqi Which strategies are being implemented to develop tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic? SALIM M ALMAHRUQI: Oman Vision 2040 guides policies in heritage preservation, ...

Despite the ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds experienced by the global economy, one area of the international financial system that has shown steady progression is digital payments.

GCC countries have been actively pursuing workforce nationalisation policies to reduce their reliance on expatriate workers and create sustainable employment opportunities for their growing local ...

Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in ...

The global tourism sector has largely recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the UN Tourism’s World Tourism Barometer published in January 2025, international tourism ended ...

Interview: Abdullah Al Salmi To what extent can capital markets contribute to the diversification goals of Oman Vision 2040? ABDULLAH AL SALMI: Capital markets are pivotal in financing economic ...

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Oman’s strategic emphasis on ICT and telecommunications underpins its vision of becoming a digital-first economy. This focus is transforming the sultanate’s financial landscape while positioning it as ...