OMAN
Country & Investment Overview
Key Takeaways
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Diversifying under Vision 2040 with focus on logistics, tourism, and mining.
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Geostrategic ports (Duqm, Salalah, Sohar) key to regional trade.
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Lower costs than GCC peers; strong growth in manufacturing.
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Outlook:
Rising diversification hub with sustainable positioning.
Overview & Location:
~310,000 km², borders UAE, Saudi, Yemen; Arabian Sea & Gulf of Oman access.
Demographics:
~4.7m, ~40% expatriates; younger population.
Economy:
Oil & gas significant but diversification accelerating. Pegged currency (OMR) stable.
Investment Climate:
Incentives in free zones (Duqm, Sohar, Salalah). Corporate tax 15%. Growing PPPs.
Key Sectors:
Logistics, tourism, fisheries, mining, manufacturing.
Tourism:
Coastal, adventure, heritage tourism expanding.
Risks & Outlook:
Fiscal dependence on hydrocarbons; reforms improving resilience. Positive long-term diversification.
Important contacts
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Embassies in Oman
For official diplomatic assistance and consular services, contact your country’s embassy in Oman.
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List of Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Oman:
https://www.fm.gov.om/ministry/embassies/foreign-embassies-and-consulates-in-oman/
Police Contacts
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General Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire): 9999
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Royal Oman Police (ROP) Headquarters – Muscat: +968 2456 0999
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Emergency Health Services
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Emergency Ambulance Number: 9999
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Public Ambulance Service: Operated by the ROP Ambulance Division (nationwide).
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Private Ambulance & Clinics: Widely available in Muscat and major cities.
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Hospitals: Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Royal Hospital, and private international-standard hospitals across the country.
Directorate General of Passports & Residency (ROP)
Handles visas, residence permits, and immigration matters.
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Website: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/
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Contact via ROP Service Centers (Muscat & other regions).
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Ministry of Labour
Responsible for employment regulation, labor law enforcement, and Omanization policies.
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Website: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/
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Call Center: +968 8007 7000
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Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MOCIIP)
Handles company registration, foreign investment, licensing, and commercial regulations.
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Website: https://tejarah.gov.om/en
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Contact Center: +968 80000070
Tax Authority – Oman
Manages corporate tax, VAT (introduced 2021), customs, and excise.
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Call Center: +968 2474 6996