Opinion: New Omani investment bank to foster economic and job growth
The presence of a robust banking and financial system in the country will undoubtedly accelerate the achievement of economic diversification objectives outlined in Oman’s Vision 2040 strategy.There...
Why revitalizing the events sector can help drive economic growth
The Exhibitions, Conferences, and Events Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) plays an important role by discussing issues of interest to companies operating in the events...
Strengthening partnerships for private sector competitiveness
Governments and private sector institutions in the world show great importance for partnerships between the two sectors according to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) approach. Such partnership...
ITB Berlin 2024 to spotlight Oman’s stunning tourist treasures
The Sultanate of Oman announced several months ago its active participation in the International Tourism Bureau in Berlin for the year 2024. Oman, as the official host country for this global event in...
Is human trafficking a form of slavery?
Numerous sources highlight human trafficking as a contemporary manifestation of slavery, involving the illicit transportation of individuals. Global estimates suggest that approximately 800,000 men,...
Strengthening demand for Omani gas
Oman is making strenuous efforts to diversify sources of national income, while working to enhance the production of energy sources from the oil and gas sectors, which contribute significantly to...
Promoting savings programmes for social life benefits
Recently, I received a special request from a friend calling for the need to educate people about saving issues, especially after receiving social protection payouts. He believes that we must work...
Social protection enhances the well-being of citizens
Some citizens were concerned that the authorities might delay transferring the allocated amounts for social protection to their accounts or overshoot the specified date, which was January 18. Much...
Sincere efforts required to bolster Omani industry
Among the issues recently reviewed by the Council of Ministers is the issue of the national product and the need to pay attention at all administrative, technical, and diplomatic levels as well....
The importance of straits in the Arab world
No one denies the importance of straits in the waters of the Arab world, notably the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Bab al-Mandab off Yemen and the Suez Canal. All of these are considered important...
Strengthening business competitiveness is an imperative
The concerned authorities in Oman are actively working to facilitate business operations, aiming to attract both local and foreign investments in the upcoming stage. As 2024 begins, there is optimism...
Electric vehicle market set for growth in ME region
The Middle East and Africa are witnessing imports of electric cars despite the modest infrastructure for this type, such as the needs of charging stations, battery stores and specialized garages for...
Challenges facing the tourism sector in Oman
Many countries in the world depend on the tourism sector to provide thousands of job opportunities for their people in the various available fields in this sector. Tourism in many countries represents...
Public debt and the conditions of private sector institutions
The Sultanate of Oman continues to pay the public debt, which over the past four years recorded a significant decline. This led to an improvement in the country’s credit rating, but resulted in a...
Industrialists lament penalties for minor infractions
There is still a large gap between us and a number of industrialized countries in the world in the field of manufacturing. The Sultanate of Oman ranked 56th globally in the industrial sector,...
OCCI’s role in strengthening Oman’s private sector
Although it is considered one of the national institutions that was established in the early 70s, some still ask about the role that the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has played in...
Why society needs an anti-human trafficking association
Despite global efforts to combat human trafficking, the number of people exposed to this trade is increasing every year. Global estimates indicate that up to 800,000 men, women and children are...
Japan’s economic concerns over Gaza War
There are several countries that are still monitoring the tragic situation in resolute Gaza, despite the successive barbaric attacks carried out by Israel against Palestinian civilians.The genocide of...
Strengthening the national plan for integrity
There are several implications and conclusions of the official visit made by HH Sayyed Fahd bin Mahmoud deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs, to the State Financial and Administrative Control...
Why suitably trained financial managers are key to the success of SMEs
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows great interest in the issue of qualifying, training and educating the owners of small and medium-sized institutions through organising administrative,...