Significant legislative developments in 2019 laid the groundwork for growth in Oman’s mining sector. The full extent of the country’s mineral wealth has only recently been realised, and with a number of projects under way across the sultanate, the sector has strong potential to affect positive economic diversification. At the same time, a welcoming climate for foreign investment and rapidly...
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The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Sultanate of Oman, making it the longest continually independent Arab country in modern history. The year also marks the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who died on 10 January. He is succeeded by his cousin and the former minister of culture, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
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The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Sultanate of Oman, making it the longest continually independent Arab country in modern history. The year also marks the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who died on 10 January. He is succeeded by his cousin and the former minister of culture, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
Articles & Analysis | Oman's mineral exploration creates positive environment for foreign investment from The Report: Oman 2020
Significant legislative developments in 2019 laid the groundwork for positive growth in Oman’s mining sector. The full extent of its mineral wealth has only recently been realised, and with a number of projects under way across the sultanate, the sector has strong potential to affect positive economic diversification of the country. At the...
Articles & Analysis | Omani companies take innovative approach to developing mineral downstream segment from The Report: Oman 2020
The abundance of mineral resources in Oman has long been known, however, its full potential has only recently been tapped. The non-metallic mineral limestone has a purity of 99.8%, the highest in the world, and gypsum, of which Oman is the largest exporter globally, provide a steady source of GDP for the sector. However, the most notable...
Articles & Analysis | Industrial zones to play key role in releasing Oman's economic potential from The Report: Oman 2020
Manufacturing is on track to reach the target contribution of 15% of GDP by 2020 laid out by Oman’s Vision 2020 economic development plan, which was first announced in 1995. Indeed, Oman has accomplished 70% of its ambitions in Vision 2020, Talal bin Sulaiman Al Rahbi, deputy secretary general of the Supreme Council of Planning (SCP), told...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, CEO, Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn): Interview from The Report: Oman 2020
What kind of companies are currently operating within Oman’s industrial cities, and where is the majority of foreign investment coming from?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Khalil Al Harthy, CEO, Credit Oman: Interview from The Report: Oman 2020
Which industries offer particular potential to expand value-added goods production in Oman?