The Middle East

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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Oman’s 2092 km of coastline, rugged mountains rising to 2980 metres, and sandy deserts set the stage for a myriad of sport and adventure tourism opportunities. The landscape is unique to the GCC and offers something for everyone, whether a weekend adventurer, thrill seeker or professional athlete.