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."...
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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...
08 Feb Interview with Reggy Vermeulen, CEO of Port of Duqm
Around 77% of Oman’s trade passes through its seaports, which handled more than 137 million metric tons of cargo in 2024, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year. Over the same period, Port of Duqm recorded 152% growth in cargo throughput. Can you...
08 Feb Interview with Mohammed Al-Naabi, CEO of Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
Energy accounts for nearly 60% of Oman’s export revenues. Could you explain how the sector is serving as both the foundation of the country’s economy and the launchpad for its Vision 2040 strategy’s goals? The energy industry contributes two-thirds of Oman’s public revenues, making it vital...
08 Feb Interview with Emmee Haun, Managing Director of Oman Trade Office US
Launched in 2025, the Oman Trade Office US serves as a direct economic bridge for expanding commercial cooperation and bilateral investments between the two countries. Can you explain its mission and share the journey that led to you heading the office? We are a bilateral trade...
08 Feb Interview with Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air
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,...
08 Feb Interview with Sayyid Azzan bin Qais Al Said, Founder and CEO, National Aerospace Services Company (NASCOM) and Etlaq Spaceport, Oman
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...
08 Feb Interview with Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom)
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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...