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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

Oman is steadily transforming its economy by reducing reliance on oil and gas, and promoting growth in other sectors. While hydrocarbons remain important, the country has made significant strides in ...

Interview: Mansoor Al Abdali How has Oman’s focus on diversification and sustainability influenced infrastructure planning? MANSOOR AL ABDALI: The country’s vision is clear: continue meeting domestic ...

Interview: Mazin Rashid Al Lamki How do you see the sector evolving over the next 10 years in response to global energy shifts? MAZIN RASHID AL LAMKI: Oman’s energy sector is poised for broadbased ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interview: Harssha Shetty What role is the iron and steel industry expected to play in Oman’s development and industrialisation? HARSSHA SHETTY: The iron and steel industry is pivotal to Oman’s ...

The EU has continued to scale back its reliance on Russian oil, deepening its strategic response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. After the bloc imposed bans on Russian seaborne crude in December ...

Interview: Ahmed Akaak To what extent can infrastructure development attract and sustain industrial investment? AHMED AKAAK: Globally competitive infrastructure is essential to attracting and ...