The Oman Vision 2040 strategy positions aviation and tourism as core pillars of national diversification, aiming to boost annual visitor numbers from 3.8 million in 2024 to 12 million in 2040. How would you assess Oman’s value proposition as a tourism destination? Oman is truly unique,...
Oman has big ambitions in the space sector, as demonstrated with the launch of its 10-year National Space Program in 2023. The national space economy was valued at $155 million in 2024 by the government and is expected to triple by 2030 — putting the...
Oman views hydrogen as central to transforming its hydrocarbon-based economy. Therefore, the government has introduced policy reforms, regulatory frameworks, auction mechanisms and fiscal incentives through Hydrom to attract international investments in green hydrogen projects. To start, could you summarize where hydrogen fits within Oman’s wider...
Oman’s gross domestic product is forecast to expand by 3.7% this year, with growth being catalyzed by non-oil sectors. How is the country progressing toward its goals for economic diversification? Ali Daud: In the past few years, we’ve seen diversification move beyond plans into tangible results....
What are JPX’s current priorities in strengthening cooperation between Japanese and U.S. capital markets, and where do you see the greatest opportunities for deeper collaboration? We maintain strong, long-standing relationships with U.S. exchanges, particularly the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, supported by multiple partnerships and...
“Angola has paved a remarkable path: first reconstruction, then energy and water and now transportation.”...
INTERVIEW HELD IN SPANISH Señor Embajador, nos gustaría conocer Guinea Ecuatorial desde la perspectiva de los propios ecuato-guineanos. Cuéntenos cómo avanza el país, hacia dónde se dirige, cuáles son sus recursos, expectativas, ambiciones y visión de futuro. Embajador Crisantos Obama Ondo: Agradezco profundamente esta oportunidad de poder...
