On the role of sovereign wealth funds in encouraging foreign direct investment and good governance Why is governance so central to the success of sovereign wealth fund investment? ALI MAHMOUD: Good ...

In this interview with KTV2's Good Morning Kuwait, Andrew Jeffreys, OBG's CEO, shares his thoughts on GCC economics, particularly on Kuwait's momentum and the positive outlook within the country's ...

Announced in October, 2020, the government’s Rabt programme is designed to support economic growth and national energy security through the modernisation of Oman’s power system, integrating the north ...

Oman’s construction and real estate sectors are growing at a rapid pace, owing to government investment in housing to meet the needs of a growing population and greater foreign investment in mixed-use ...

The global tourism sector has largely recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the UN Tourism’s World Tourism Barometer published in January 2025, international tourism ended ...

Oman is steadily transforming its economy by reducing reliance on oil and gas, and promoting growth in other sectors. While hydrocarbons remain important, the country has made significant strides in ...

Oman released its green hydrogen strategy in 2022, simultaneously establishing Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), a government-owned private entity mandated to implement strategy and manage and attract ...

Future Fund Oman (FFO) began operations, aiming to mobilise public and private capital behind one of the largest investment rollouts in the sultanate’s history. Set to provide OR400m ($1bn) per year ...

Trade between the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the GCC has grown in recent years, as economies in both regions seek to capitalise on mutually beneficial opportunities, and ...

With the launch of a new joint initiative to support the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the global insurance industry is evolving in ways that could carry important implications for ...

Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in ...

Interview: Dawood Al Hadabi Which strategies is Oman using to enhance the competitiveness of its industrial areas? DAWOOD AL HADABI: The strategies being implemented are deeply integrated with the ...