Tag: Oman Vision 2040

Oman Agriculture and Fisheries Growth Outpaces Tech in Non-Oil GDP Pivot

Oman Agriculture and Fisheries Growth Outpaces Tech in Non-Oil GDP Pivot

by | May 7, 2026 | | 0 |

Oman agriculture and fisheries growth reached 12.5% in Q2 2025, outpacing the domestic technology sector by more than 2.5x. The NCSI data shows how Chinese export redirection, investment in controlled-environment farming, and a talent shift toward AgriTech are reshaping the GCC’s non-oil economy. This article breaks down the sector-by-sector numbers and what they mean for GCC business leaders allocating capital in 2025 and beyond.

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The GCC Super-Highway: How the Riyadh–Dubai–Muscat Corridor Is Removing the Final Barrier to EV Adoption

The GCC Super-Highway: How the Riyadh–Dubai–Muscat Corridor Is Removing the Final Barrier to EV Adoption

by | Jan 25, 2026 | , | 0 |

As urban charging density reaches maturity across the GCC, the next test for electric vehicles is long-distance travel. Along the 1,500 km Riyadh–Dubai–Muscat corridor, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman are building a coordinated network of ultra-fast chargers, grid upgrades, and regulatory mandates designed for reliability across borders and extreme climates. This corridor is emerging as the proving ground for electric mobility at Gulf scale.

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The Missing Middle: Why Oman’s Startups Stop Growing

The Missing Middle: Why Oman’s Startups Stop Growing

by | Jan 5, 2026 | | 0 |

Oman’s startup ecosystem is growing in number but not in depth. While micro-enterprises continue to expand rapidly, medium-sized firms remain largely stagnant. This analysis explains how tax thresholds, labor regulations, and financing gaps are creating a “missing middle” that prevents Omani businesses from scaling, and why fixing this structural issue is critical for Oman Vision 2040.

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