His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said continues to guide Oman to a sustainable future, with the upcoming Vision 2040 expected to form the basis of his future development plans.

With its diversified economy welcoming of foreign participation, Oman continues to attract growth-sustaining investment, not least from Europe.

Oman is China's fourth-largest source of oil, and China is Oman's top export partner. It only makes sense that Oman is inviting Chinese investors to help achieve its Vision 2020 goals.

The authorities are banking on Duqm's strategic location and Oman's robust ties with neighboring countries to develop another world-class port.

Having introduced an e-census, vastly improved the ease of doing business, and cut more than a modicum of red tape, NCSI is making Oman a far more attractive place to do business.

Leading players are driving a research burst to improve the level of innovation coming out of the Sultanate.

A diverse set of sound principles first established in 1995 to diversify the economy and double real income in 25 years, Oman's Vision 2020, despite its limited achievements, is paving the way for further and bolder reforms to be attempted under Vision 2040.

Although a small market in the regional context, investment firms in Oman are using diversification, disruptive technologies, and REITs to offer investors more bang for their buck.

By improving corporate governance, boosting investor confidence, and working to incorporate SMEs into broader capital structures, Oman's capital markets are driving the Sultanate's long-term growth.

For a population that is comparatively overbanked and has overborrowed, major players must work in tandem with the central bank to enact the smartest policies.

A smart firm knows when to diversify its business and invest in the future.

Sharia-compliant financial services have gained enormous traction worldwide, and although new to the table, Oman is claiming its share.

Shell fully benefits from its joint ventures by both leveraging its global expertise and learning from its partners.

STS' main focus is investing in national development and further growing its initiatives to train and employ more Omanis.

TBY talks to David Kalife, CEO of Oman Oil Marketing Company, on Energy sector.

New LPG projects will not only spur Oman's power generation sectors but also further possible uses, creating more value for the Sultanate.

The growing demand for industrial salts across various industries will drive growth for Al-Ghalbi International.

Companies are looking at new alternatives such as mechanization and renewables, and suppliers have to adjust accordingly, making sure they add value to their principals.

Super Local Community Contractors, or SLCCs, are closed Omani shareholding companies involved primarily in oilfield services. They're unique from other contractors because they are held entirely by thousands of individual investors who reside in the concession area.

Takatuf's institutes instOG and TPO support the Sultanate's vision of securing a skilled, competent, and job-ready workforce for the oil and gas, energy, and related industries.

Raysut Cement Company has built strong distribution networks and seeks to play a key role in Oman's continued development.

AI and the Internet of Things (IoT): both terms buzz around our speculative conversations on the next technological leap. Actual practitioners, meanwhile, are engaged in more than speculation. Enter Industry 4.0.

AVOD is striving to move away from labor intensive to process intensive in a bid to transform the business.

Beyond merely earning a profit, mining companies in the Sultanate are looking to create greater value, bringing greater benefits to Oman.