In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights the growing importance of human capital in achieving Saudi Arabia’s objective of a more diversified economy. As the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 agenda, financial markets are playing an increasingly critical role in supporting economic diversification, long-term growth and investor confidence. This rapid expansion is increasing demand for specialised
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights the groundwork for Syria’s economic recovery in a shifting regional landscape. The country stands at the threshold of a new chapter as it begins to rebuild and reengage economically with the region and the wider world. Syria’s return to structured national economic dialogue was marked by the inaugural launch of the Syrian Strategic Forum in
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights Oman’s growth in non-oil and gas segments. The Gulf region is undergoing a major economic transformation, shifting away from hydrocarbons dependence toward diversified, sustainable growth. Oman exemplifies this shift with strategic investment in emerging sectors like tourism, logistics and green hydrogen, guided by Oman Vision 2040. Backed by
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights the transformative growth of Oman’s tourism and hospitality sectors, and the key factors driving it. As the sultanate sets its sights on attracting 11m tourists annually by 2040, the tourism and hospitality sectors have opened up and major improvements made to key infrastructure. Oman has promoted key non-oil sectors like tourism and positioned
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights the accelerated transformation of Oman’s transport sector. Anchored by Oman Vision 2040, the sector contributed 7% to GDP in 2023, with aims to surpass 10% by 2040. Key investment totalling OR2.5bn from 2021-25 is enhancing efficiency, connectivity and non-oil exports. Sohar, Duqm and Salalah ports are regionally competitive, each playing a unique
As Oman pushes forward with its Vision 2040 agenda, alternative financing mechanisms — from leasing and factoring to private equity and capital markets — are helping to diversify funding channels, support SMEs, and reduce pressure on traditional banking. This evolution isn’t just about financial innovation — it’s about enabling entrepreneurship, investment, and a more resilient economy. OBG’s
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how the finance and leasing sector is contributing to the Sultanate of Oman’s economic diversification efforts. Amid global economic headwinds, the sultanate is advancing its national development goals through resilient financial strategies. The finance and leasing sector plays a vital role in this journey, acting as a key enabler of sustainable growth
