Transport
From The Report: Oman 2020
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Oman benefits from a strategic location, particularly for the movement of goods and people by sea and air. As a result, transport and logistics has been identified in Vision 2040 – the government’s national development strategy – as one of five key areas in the sultanate’s efforts to diversify away from dependence on hydrocarbons. Transport infrastructure is also critical to the success of other sectors and economic efficiency as a whole, and is therefore a major source of public funding. With an upgraded airport terminal opening in Muscat in 2018 and new multi-lane highways crossing the country, Oman has invested heavily in the sector in recent years. This chapter will contain interviews with Abdulrahman Al Hatmi, CEO, Oman Global Logistics Group; and Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, CEO, Oman Airports.

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The sky’s the limit: Heavy investment helps transport facilitate economic growth
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Oman benefits from a strategic location on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly for the movement of goods and people by sea and air. As a result, transport and logistics has been identified in Vision 2040 – the government’s national strategy – as one of five key areas in the sultanate’s efforts to diversify away from its dependence on hydrocarbons. Transport infrastructure is also critical to the success of other sectors and economic efficiency as a whole,…

Interview

Prime positioning: Abdulrahman Al Hatmi, CEO, Oman Global Logistics Group (ASYAD), on enhancing transport and expanding Duqm’s port
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Interview:Abdulrahman Al Hatmi What will be the key growth drivers of the transport and logistics sector for the next decade? ABDULRAHMAN AL HATMI: Creating efficiencies, offering economies of scale and providing integrated solutions across the logistics value chain will be key differentiators for Oman over the next decade. The sultanate’s commercial environment is improving and will certainly benefit international customers. According to the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2020” report,…

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Broad horizons: Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, CEO, Oman Airports, on the expansion of the domestic aviation industry, and cargo and trade facilities
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Interview:Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni Which airport developments have been the most influential, and how will they contribute to growth? SHEIKH AIMEN AL HOSNI: The government’s initiative of developing airports in Muscat, Salalah, Duqm and Sohar has been essential to the growth of Oman’s transport sector. Some of the airports have already received international recognition thanks to the great facilities in place and due to the experienced personnel operating on the ground. For example, in 2019…

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Ticket to ride: A combination of large-scale infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms are boosting urban mobility
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Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and invest in well-executed infrastructure, urban mobility can deteriorate. Challenges & Potential Urban mobility has become a critical quality-of-life issue worldwide, due to rising migration to urban centres and the emergence of mega-cities. According…

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Ticket to ride: A combination of large-scale infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms are boosting urban mobility
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Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and invest in well-executed infrastructure, urban mobility can deteriorate. Challenges & Potential Urban mobility has become a critical quality-of-life issue worldwide, due to rising migration to urban centres and the emergence of mega-cities. According…