Future Fund Oman (FFO) began operations, aiming to mobilise public and private capital behind one of the largest investment rollouts in the sultanate’s history. Set to provide OR400m ($1bn) per year ...

On the role of sovereign wealth funds in encouraging foreign direct investment and good governance Why is governance so central to the success of sovereign wealth fund investment? ALI MAHMOUD: Good ...

Interview: Abdullah Al Salmi To what extent can capital markets contribute to the diversification goals of Oman Vision 2040? ABDULLAH AL SALMI: Capital markets are pivotal in financing economic ...

Interview: Salim M Almahruqi Which strategies are being implemented to develop tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic? SALIM M ALMAHRUQI: Oman Vision 2040 guides policies in heritage preservation, ...

Oman is diversifying its economy, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons by expanding sectors like agriculture, fisheries, banking and manufacturing. Strategic reforms, infrastructure investment and a ...

Oman is actively advancing its ICT and telecommunications sectors as part of its broader goal to become a digital-first economy. This transformation is reshaping the country’s financial landscape and ...

Oman released its green hydrogen strategy in 2022, simultaneously establishing Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), a government-owned private entity mandated to implement strategy and manage and attract ...

Announced in October, 2020, the government’s Rabt programme is designed to support economic growth and national energy security through the modernisation of Oman’s power system, integrating the north ...

Oman’s strategic emphasis on ICT and telecommunications underpins its vision of becoming a digital-first economy. This focus is transforming the sultanate’s financial landscape while positioning it as ...

Oman’s construction and real estate sectors are growing at a rapid pace, owing to government investment in housing to meet the needs of a growing population and greater foreign investment in mixed-use ...

Banking continues to be a key pillar of Oman’s financial sector, responsible for the majority of credit for individuals and institutions – both government-owned enterprises and the private sector.