Oman Transport Sector Research Highlights

Interview

Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, CEO, Oman Airports: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni In what ways can technology help improve air infrastructure and enhance the traveller experience? SHEIKH AIMEN AL HOSNI: To improve the airport customer experience, in November 2022 Document Management Centre was launched in Muscat International Airport. Similarly, in late 2022 an agreement was signed with local firm Bahwan IT to provide an electronic system for managing…

Overview

How Oman upgrades transport infrastructure to support diversification
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Oman’s geographic location and positive regional diplomatic relations offer multiple strategic opportunities that, if skillfully harnessed by the government, could see the sultanate become a regional and global transport and logistics centre. Indeed, strengthening transport capacities and capabilities is central to Oman Vision 2040, the government’s overarching socio-economic development plan. Significant…

Analysis

How the global shipping industry works to lower its environmental impact
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As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing for governments and businesses alike, the shipping industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. In August 2021 Danish shipping company Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, announced that it had ordered eight new vessels from South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries to be powered by methanol, rather than…

Analysis

Oman’s Port of Duqm attracts international investment
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The Port of Duqm officially opened in February 2022, having run limited services under pre-development status since 2016. The port was developed in partnership with Belgium’s Port of Antwerp. It is a focal component of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), overseen by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and the Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority. Significant…

Analysis

How transport modernisation projects drive GCC efficiencies
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Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to be revitalised – a move that could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The initiative was given a significant boost in December 2021 when leaders of the six GCC countries approved the establishment of the GCC Railways Authority, the body that will oversee the coordination of the project. The decision marks a potentially…

Chapter

The Report: Oman 2023: Transport
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Oman’s geographical location and cordial regional diplomatic relations offer multiple strategic opportunities that, if skillfully harnessed by the government, could see the sultanate become a regional and global transportation and logistics centre. Indeed, strengthening transport capacities and capabilities is central to Oman Vision 2040, the government’s overarching socioeconomic development plan.…

Country Report

The Report: Oman 2023
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Oman has successfully stabilised public finances by implementing cost-saving measures and reforms while benefiting from higher oil prices. Additionally, the government is focusing on enhancing oversight and consolidating public sector entities to enhance efficiencies, improve the business environment and attract greater foreign direct investment over the long term. As a result, Omanâ€™s sover

Economic News

How the GCC Railway could revolutionise trade and transport in the Gulf
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– Gulf countries have moved to revive the GCC Railway project – The rail link would significantly improve connectivity and trade within the bloc – Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar have all improved transport networks in recent years – It is hoped that the project will give impetus to rail development elsewhere in the bloc Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to…

Focus Report

Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?

In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing in corporate digital solutions to improve communication with stakeholders, and predict and mitigate challenges along the supply chain. Looking ahead, shipping and logistics companies face growing sustainability…

Economic View

Christopher Cook, Managing Director for the UAE, Oman and Qatar, Maersk

On the shipping industry’s role in building resilient supply chains and achieving climate goals What impact are ongoing operational challenges having on the maritime industry? CHRISTOPHER COOK: There are bottlenecks throughout the entire supply chain – traffic at ports that cause vessel delays, the availability of trucks and drivers, and congestion at warehouses, among others. Globally, the…

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