On both a local and national level, Oman’s ICT sector continues to expand, while also preparing for new technologies and the benefits and challenges that they may bring. New innovations in cloud services, e-commerce and e-government have enabled both private and public organisations to cut costs, and strategic thinking by the sultanate’s...
What specific food-related sectors offer the most sustainable opportunities for investment?
A combination of food security concerns and a focus on economic diversification have made agriculture and fisheries an area of priority government investment in recent years. Agricultural self-sufficiency, as defined by decreased dependence on imports, continues to grow in the sultanate. Despite the irrigation challenges presented by limited...
What recent measures has Oman taken to develop its logistics industry, and how have its performance metrics borne out that development?
Ongoing infrastructural and industrial developments at the ports of Duqm, Sohar and Salalah are augmenting investor appeal and increasing competitiveness at each of the three locations. The majority of this is concentrated at Duqm, which is one of the country’s biggest construction projects, with the port still in early development stages....
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel....
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