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.
With the sultanate’s grid of air, land and sea connections unrecognisable in comparison to what it was just a generation ago, Oman’s transport infrastructure has seen some spectacular growth in recent years.
The period ahead could well be a watershed moment for the logistics sector in Oman, as a series of recent developments in infrastructure and geopolitics begin to coalesce. These moves come alongside improvements in the efficiency of the local sector, pushing the sultanate closer still to its broader goal of becoming an international logistics centre.
6 11 16 19 21 23 26 29 38 39 41 42 47 Oman in figures The winds of trade: The sultanate leverages its location for big gains Viewpoint: Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said Rules of the game: Trade partnerships with emerging Asian economies look set to create new opportunities for Gulf companies and drive domestic demand Interview: Lim Hng Kiang,...
LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken and understood. Business meetings can conducted in English, and road signs usually are in both Arabic and English. English is also often taught in schools as a second language. Local Omanis who still have ties to East Africa,...
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