Saudi Arabia continues to make significant strides in female empowerment through education, aligning its initiatives with the broader objectives of Vision 2030. As the Kingdom prioritises increased ...

Why is governance so central to the success of sovereign wealth fund investment? ALI MAHMOUD: Good governance minimises risk and ensures that no one individual can sway the trajectory of the fund. We ...

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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 ...

In this interview with KTV2's Good Morning Kuwait, Andrew Jeffreys, OBG's CEO, shares his thoughts on GCC economics, particularly on Kuwait's momentum and the positive outlook within the country's ...

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’s banking sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the introduction of the new Oman Banking Law under Royal Decree No. 2 of 2025 and a regulatory framework for open banking.

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 ...

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

When the new OR12m ($31.2m) Maritime Museum in Sur opens its doors in 2025, visitors will be able to experience the narrative of Oman’s seafarers. For centuries, mariners journeyed far and wide, ...

What are the priorities for industrial development, and how are they reflected in economic zones? ALI BIN MASOUD AL SUNAIDY: OPAZ policies are aligned with Oman’s industrial strategy, which focuses on ...