The opening of a multimillion-dollar cardiac centre outside of Muscat in May marked the latest milestone in Oman’s drive to broaden the scope of its health care sector.
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From the start of this year, Oman has doubled gas tariffs for industrial producers, with the move expected to squeeze margins for operators. However, the higher prices may spur a move towards greater efficiency, which could benefit the sector over the long-term.
Legislation regulating Oman’s sharia-compliant insurance market has moved a step closer to being finalised after the State Council approved a draft law that will help encourage new investment in the takaful (Islamic insurance) industry.
Economic update | Oman adds links to food chain
10 Feb 2015
Major investments in agri-businesses this year look set to help Oman improve food security and develop an export capacity in processed foods from its new hub in the northern port city of Sohar. The expansion will also produce spin-off benefits for the freight and packaging sectors.
Articles & Analysis | Upgrade of aviation infrastructure is under way from The Report: Oman 2015
A major wave of airport building and expansion is taking place, which is set to transform Oman’s international air transport profile. This is also a key pillar of its plans to diversify the economy away from hydrocarbons, giving a lift to everything from tourism to trade.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications: Interview from The Report: Oman 2015
Considering Oman’s infrastructural needs, which projects require the most attention for the sultanate to reach its development goals?