We prepare and provide the most relevant information on the (business) ecosystem and the most recent developments in the Sultanate of Oman under News and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Co. Please click on the link and reach out to our experts and specialists to discuss your story. It would be our pleasure to share it with others!
Oman`s Central Bank (CBO) has announced it will introduce the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) standard enabling seamless local and international payments.
The banks initiative will modernise the Sultanate’s financial system and foster collaboration within the banking community. Furthermore, the new...
Read More29/04/24
Oman Airports and its subsidiaries have achieved remarkable growth in both financial performance and operational efficiency as highlighted in a latest report.
According to Oman Airports Outlook report for 2023, consolidated net profit surged by an impressive 45% to OMR 18.5 million (USD 48 million). Additionally, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation,...
Read More16/04/24
Omans Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion recently promoted notable investment opportunities to foreign ambassadors and heads of global diplomatic missions.
The forum was hosted at the Invest Oman Lounge and aimed to introduce incentives and investment opportunities across various sectors to attract foreign capital. Moreover the presentation explained in detail the Sultanates...
Read More02/04/24
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has announced plans for a reimagined waterfront project in the capital covering 3.3 million square metres.
Termed as the Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development it will be designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, a British architecture and design firm. Most importantly, the sustainability focussed...
Read More19/03/24
Oman`s National Finance Company has further strenghtened its commitment to local enterprises by extending its collaboration with Sharakah.
Sharakah is an organisation committed to supporting entrepreneurship and subsequent development of SMEs in an effort to diversify the Sultanate`s economy. Under the Imtidad SME Growth Programme 2024, National Finance will provide...
Read More05/03/24
Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic and Free Zones (OPAZ) has revealed total invested capital has exceeded OMR 17 billion (USD 44 billion) as of Q2 2023.
Several contributing factors include the provision of dedicated, proactive administrative and technical teams who offer unwavering support to investors. Furthermore, Oman's favourable investment climate, coupled with the availability...
Read More20/02/24
Oman has made substantial progress in diversifying its economy and implementing its Vision 2040, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The IMF has recognised the Oman governments decisive actions, which include significant investments in renewable energy, including green hydrogen as well as a national strategy for a smooth transition to net zero emissions. Additional goals of [the...
Read More06/02/24
Oman’s state budget for 2024 aims to maintain spending levels in essential sectors including education, health and housing. In addition, it prioritises the development and investment in strategic projects and the enhancement of social welfare schemes while simultaneously reducing public debt.
The Ministry of Finance estimates total public spending at OMR 11.65 billion (USD 30.25 billion) for this...
Read More23/01/24
Omans foreign direct investment (FDI) reached almost OMR 23 billion by the third quarter of 2023 according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
The oil and gas extraction sector earned 77% of total foreign investment, with a total value of OMR 17.7 billion (USD 45.97 billion). FDI in converting sectors reached OMR 1.4 billion (USD 3.64 billion), while...
Read More09/01/24
Omani products have significantly benefitted from the recent 'Made in Oman' campaign which took place across the Sultanate. The campaign played an important role in enhancing public awareness of purchasing Oman made products and supporting Omani producers and exporters.
It was organised by various stakeholders including the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), the [Oman...
Read More02/01/24