12 Feb Interview with Samir Messaoudi, General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Muscat, Oman
"US and luxury travelers look for unique experiences, and Oman is perfectly positioned for that with its mountains, desert and the Ad Dimaniyat Islands."...
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12 Feb Interview with Ibtisam Al Farooji, Undersecretary of Investment Promotion, Oman
"Oman offers a balance rarely found in emerging markets: economic stability, policy transparency and lifestyle quality. We welcome companies that seek both growth and long-term partnership."...
12 Feb Interview with Mohamed Ameen Sait, Managing Director of Sea Pride LLC, Oman
"Oman’s fishing sector has evolved rapidly from traditional roots into a modern, high-performing industry."...
12 Feb Interview With Khalid Jamal Al Kayed, CEO of Bank Nizwa, Oman
"There is a golden opportunity to create value by exploring opportunities in Oman and the US. Oman offers a safe, stable and investment-friendly environment with untapped potential, while the US provides significant resources and partnerships."...
12 Feb Interview With Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir, Oman
"For a lot of people who feel they’ve been overwhelmed by mass tourism in other locations, Oman is very different. It has a natural and traditional approach — unlike the glitz and bling you might find in other locations. So, its value proposition is different...
09 Feb Interview with Naseeb Yahya Nasib, Managing Director of Yahya Nasib Global, Oman
"Oman is as cosmopolitan as any Arab nation, and perhaps even more open in its thinking."...
09 Feb Interview with Ken Mueller, General Manager of Yahya Nasib Global, Oman
"Oman is a hidden gem, and the many people who have come to visit me in the years that I have been here have always loved the place."...
08 Feb Interview with Faris bin Turki Al Said, Member of the Technical Team, Oman Promotional Brand Office
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While oil and gas still account for roughly 30% of Oman’s gross domestic product, the country’s recent economic growth has been driven by its diversification into non-oil sectors. Could you summarize how the economy is transforming? Oman is still in an oil-dependent phase, but non-oil sectors...
08 Feb Interview with Hussain bin Ali Al Lawati, CEO of Development Bank, Oman
Since its founding in 1976, state-owned Development Bank has evolved from financing microbusinesses to becoming a major force behind national infrastructure. In recent years, it has expanded lending activity, broadened its geographic reach, and aligned with government frameworks supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, sustainability and...
08 Feb Interview with Emile Hoogsteden, CEO of Sohar Port
Oman’s maritime sector accounts for 77% of the nation’s trade, with its ports handling more than 137 million tons of cargo in 2024, up 15% from the previous year. Why is Oman well placed to be a regional trade and logistics hub? In many ways, Oman...