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Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman's intensified digitalisation driving economic transformation
Muscat – Oman is intensifying efforts to digitalise business processes and attract investment by expanding the use of smart digital platforms, aimed at streamlining services, boosting local industries and enhancing the country's competitiveness. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has introduced a range of platforms supporting investors, entrepreneurs and exporters. These include Oman Business, Invest in Oman, Oman Exports, Made in Oman, Hazm, and Maroof Oman. According to Mubarak bin Mohammed al Dohani, Director General of Planning at the ministry and Head of the Digital Transformation Team, the platforms are integral to Oman's shift to a knowledge-based economy. He noted that the ministry has fully implemented three e-commerce initiatives outlined in a national plan prepared in line with UNCTAD guidelines. He said digital platforms will serve as 'smart growth engines', enabling the localisation of technology, stimulating innovation, and equipping young Omanis to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Oman continues to monitor the performance of these platforms, tracking licence issuances and growth in listed products. Dohani noted that linking platforms to inspection and certification processes helps raise product standards and boost confidence among consumers. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
16-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Khazaen inks $20mln deal for beverage manufacturing
Muscat: Khazaen Economic City has signed a new investment agreement with Sohar Food & Beverage LLC to establish a beverage manufacturing facility within its dedicated Food City zone. The project, covering 15,000 sqm and valued at RO 8 million, will produce carbonated drinks and natural juices. Facilitated through the Invest in Oman lounge, the partnership reflects growing inter-agency cooperation to attract high-quality investments and aligns with national efforts to boost food security and local industrial value. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Challenges facing the Foreign Capital Investment Law discussed
Muscat - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in cooperation with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a workshop to evaluate and review the Foreign Capital Investment Law, to enhance the investment environment and attract foreign direct investment. The session discussed the most prominent challenges and opportunities facing the implementation of the law, in addition to reviewing the incentives and facilities provided to investors to create quality job opportunities and expand the economic base, while working to close existing legal loopholes and attract more quality investments. The episode also reviewed many initiatives implemented over the past years, such as the opening of the 'Invest in Oman' lounge, the reduction of commercial registration fees for foreign investors, the abolition of the minimum capital requirement, and the Investor Residency Program, which provides special pathways to facilitate investor entry. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
