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Hayut International started as a telecommunications company, but has now evolved into new areas like renewable energy. What would you say is your main focus is right now? We have always been interested in developing unique and innovative solutions. We…
In your estimation, how well has Oman has communicated its story internationally? We have focused on branding ourselves as a country, with developments like the airport, roads, and expanding tourism, we are working to make our country a highly sought…
How do you assess the current state of the ICT sector in Oman? ICT is just catching up when it comes to the world standards, but it is fast creating a robust ICT infrastructure for all the other sectors. In…
As the head of the project, what has your role entailed and how have you seen the project blossom? The idea stems from the fact that we really need to develop our urban lifestyle. We think there’s enough room for…
The government has a goal of reaching 5 million tourists by 2040. What do you believe needs to be done to achieve that? I believe we will reach 10 million tourists within ten years, a 10 percent per year growth…
What makes Oman an exciting place to invest? ◊ Falling oil prices force Oman to re-direct its economic future. The second largest sector, currently undergoing huge development, is the tourism industry. Current investment of US$260 million will create 2,000 new hotel…
Official Country Name: Sultanate of Oman Head of state: Sultan: Qaboos bin Said al Said, Prime Minister: Qaboos bin Said al Said, Deputy Prime Minister: Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said Political Party: Absolute Monarchy Capital: Muscat Language: Arabic Population: 4,572,949 Area (km²): 309,500 km2 Main Religion: Islam…
Over-reliance on oil production has left the countries of the Arabian Peninsula vulnerable to declines in the price of oil. A swift decline last year led to stagnation in almost all Gulf economies. The notable exception: Oman. Since 1970, the year…
