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Oman Investment Authority Launches $5.2bn Fund to Boost SME Investment

Oman Investment Authority (OTA) has been taking a groundbreaking initiative to navigate the small and medium-sized enterprises sector with an investment of $5.2bn. This funding initiative is dedicated to boosting the SME landscape for nurturing, growth, and development. 5.2 billion dollar fund is designated to fortify the economic system and to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.

The newly established fund emphasizes the OIA’s steadfast commitment to boosting the growth trajectory of SMEs and also identifies the key role in economic growth, fostering job opportunities, and developing a sustainable environment. The focus of Oman is on sustainable entrepreneurial dynamism to drag the nation toward sustainable prosperity.

The catalyst for the growth of the national economy

Oman aims to produce one million tons of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030, scaling up to 3.75 million tons by 2040 and further to 8.5 million tons by 2050. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance domestic green hydrogen output, which Fitch Ratings suggests could provide long-term advantages for Oman’s gross domestic product. Additionally, the country’s focus on fiscal revenue and balance of payments aligns with the ongoing global energy shift.

Tourism Project, Spotlight for the country

The key point quoted in Oman Vision 2040 is to generate revenue through tourism which serves as the economic pillar for the country. In the year 2022, Oman welcomed around about 2.9 million tourists which was greater than the prior year 2021. The country looks forward to earning more than 9 billion rials from tourism each year by the year 2040. The aim behind this strategy is to generate revenue and boost the country’s economy from tourism beyond merely getting revenue from oil production.

During the previous year, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism unleashed the plans for the tourism project, which included zip lines, mountain trials, and cable cars. The country is a tourist attraction spot for its caves, coastal areas, mountains, and valleys. The single tourist visa for the GCC region is planned to be introduced this year or by the year 2025.

Moreover, the aim of this tourism project is to attract tourists to boost the economy of the country. The vision of the coming years is to increase the number of visitors to 128.7 million by the year 2030 which would be 136.6% more as compared to the year 2021. This new project is a spotlight for the country and is expected to increase the economy drastically.

Broader Vision, Facilitating Innovation

Innovation is the cornerstone of sustained economic development. The ambitious endeavors mark a sustainable leap towards boosting the economy. Fostering the environment of transformation by supporting SMEs that engaged in technological advancement and pioneering research. Oman seeks innovation and global competitiveness in the era of transformation and industrial shift.

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Conclusion

The launch of fund $5.2bn is a new twilight for the growth, nourishment, and sustainable development of the country. The broader vision is to boost the economy of the country through tourism in the coming years is spectacular. This project will be a spotlight, not merely for the country but also for the foreign investors to visit the country, explore GCC regions, and invest in the businesses.

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