Oman

As Oman´s finance minister explains the country´s 8th five year plan, he encourages the U.S. to take advantage of the free-trade agreement between the countries, for the benefit of everyone

Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman

It’s been a tough few years for markets worldwide, and Oman’s Index shrank by 15.7% in 2011. However, Mr Ahmed Saleh Al Marhoon, Director General of the Muscat Securities Market is optimistic about the future

Oman is developing its fiscal and monetary policy co-ordination to ensure continued financial sector growth

H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Salmi, Executive President of CMA explains to United World how the sultanate is endeavoring to grow its capital market and increase transparency in the business sector

Aftab Patel, CEO of Al Omaniya Financial Services, discusses with United World what makes this Oman's largest and most successful non-banking finance company

Following a successful merger in 2010, Al Ahlia became part of the Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) Group, and as a new, stronger entity they rank as Oman's second largest insurer. Lloyd East, Managing Director, talks with United World about the company's growth and comments on Oman's business-friendly environment

United World talks to H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Salem Al-Futaisi, Minister of Transport & Communications, Sultanate of Oman, about the billions being spent on infrastructure projects throughout Oman

From ports and roads to airports and railways, Oman is developing a world-class infrastructure to further enhance the social and economic development of the country

Heavy investment in intranational highways and roads and a GCC rail network are all under way

Air transport in Oman plays a key role in the country's development strategy and is vital to encouraging the growth of a vibrant tourism industry

Six new airports are currently being developed in Oman including the Muscat International Airoport (MIA) considered to be the largest civil engineering project ever undertaken in the history of the country

The new town of Duqm with a special economic zone at its core should generate substantial growth in the central region of Oman as it takes shape over the next two decades

As part of the Special Economic Zone in Duqm, the newly developed Port of Duqm will provide the centrepiece to the new hub being created

The first ship repair yard in Oman with the capacity to service and repair the largest crude oil or gas carriers in the world was officially opened in June 2012

Oman is diversifying its economy away from oil and gas, placing a special emphasis on the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Ali bin Masoud Al-Sunaidi highlights downstream industries as the way forward for Oman and considers SME enterprises as the future employer of Omanis

Since 2005, GMM has been a significant player in developing Oman's vast mineral resources

SARCO's story reflects the history of Oman. Its CEO, Ajay Ganti, emphasizes transparency, communication and trust in its people as the key to the success achieved in recent years. Oman has experienced a similar projection and, according to Mr Ganti, it will play a more prominent role in the world in the next 10 years

Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Sulaiman Al Hady, the Chairman of Gulf Mining Materials Company (GMM) shares how he went from walking in the mountains, searching for chrome and other raw materials, to becoming the Chairman of GMM.

During these difficult and volatile times, the Omani company has managed to progress both at home, with its market leading brands, and abroad

Pioneering the industrialization process in Oman, Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives (AVOD) is today one of the 15 largest companies in the country manufacturing products for leading multinationals such as Kraft, Unilever, Heinz, etc.

Mr. N. A. Ansari, Director & Head of the Plant Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel, explains how his company is looking to improve the industrial climate in Oman by creating direct and indirect jobs, and providing new opportunities for all the related activities in their industry

Wider access to higher education to help innovation and entrepreneurism is one of the principle aims of the government of Oman

Dr. Rawiyah bint Saud bin Ahmed Al Busaidiya, Minister of Higher Education, discusses the quality and expansion of Oman’s university system – both public and private – and the opportunities for Omani students to study in some of the world’s most prestigious schools

The Research Council (TRC) in Oman is set to lead the way in the development of a national plan for scientific research within the sultanate

H.E. Dr. Hilal Ali Al Hinai, Secretary General of The Research Council (TRC), shares with United World the origins of the newly established organization and its work towards capacity building, research excellence, technology transfer, and the creation of an enabling environment

Raising production of oil to 1 million barrels per day is a target Oman is striving to achieve

Thinking outside the box led this exploration and production firm to important discoveries

A business enterprise which prides itself on expansion and networking is starting to reach its maximum potential within the industry

Production on the Daleel oil field (discovered by a Japanese firm in 1989) increased substantially once Daleel Petroleum LLC took over in 2002

Gong Changli, CEO of Daleel Petroleum, speaks with United World about the joint venture’s incursion into the Omani oil and gas sector

Dozens of companies such as Al Ghalbi actively participate in the sultanate's vision to create more jobs and add value to the Omani economy

John Cunneen, Executive Director, and Qais Saud al-Zakwani, Deputy Executive Director of Oman's Authority for Electricity Regulation, discuss with United World the current events within the country's electricity sector

Dozens of companies such as Al Ghalbi actively participate in the sultanate’s vision to create more jobs and add value to the Omani economy

Oman's Information Technology Authority is working to bridge the digital divide within the country

Working with the government, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's top priorities lie in broadband penetration and market competition

With a successful track record spanning more than 40 years, the pioneering telecommunications supplier has been named number one six years in a row

Dr. Amer Awadh Al Rawas, CEO of Omantel, discusses the Oman telecoms sector, and his strategies for maintaining and improving his company’s position

Emphasising broadband, the Omani telecommunications firm goes the extra mile for its loyal customer base

Nawras hit the ground running in 2005 when it began operating as Oman’s second mobile operator. CEO Ross Cormack discusses the company’s growth over the past years and the potential it has to continue expanding in this dynamic market

Dr. Salim Al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Authority (ITA), discusses Oman’s success at bridging the digital divide within the country

Dr. Hamed Salim Al Rawahi, Chief Executive of Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, discusses how high-speed broadband and increased connectivity will help his country’s economy

The agriculture and fishing sectors make up a significant portion of the country's exports, while employing nearly a tenth of the population

Oman Fisheries Company is one of the largest private companies in Oman, heavily exporting to Europe and Asia and looking to expand further to the US

Oman has banned trawling and returned to old-fashioned fishing methods. Mr. Said Al Rawahi, General Manager of the Oman Fisheries Company, describes how this move will ensure the sustainability of vital resources, and help make the ‘Made in Oman’ brand synonymous with quality

United World talks to Dr. Fuad bin Jafar bin Al Sajwani, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, about the future of the fishing business in Oman

After oil, fish is the number one earner of foreign currency in Oman. H.E. Dr. Hamed Said Al-Oufi, Undersecretary for Fisheries at the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, discusses the importance of this ancient business to modern-day Oman

Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Tourism, is building global awareness among the travel and tourism trade, media and consumers

Nestled between water and mountains, Muscat enjoys a magical setting where quality of life is on the rise

Muscat is home to one of the region's most successful and beautiful developments: The Wave

Oman Air paves the way, being the first in the region to offer in-flight WiFi services

United World meets with Mehdi Bin Mohammed Al Abduwani, Chairman of National Ferries Co., who discusses Oman's current and future ferry routes, which are serviced by the fastest and most sophisticated ferries in the world, and are becoming increasingly popular as they simplify travel

Oman today offers a unique symbiosis of some of the finest and most advanced civilizations of the world

Eng. Khalfan Said Al- Shueili, Head of Readiness of Oman Airports Management Company talks to United World about the potential the country has to attract more tourists