About Oman

Oman, a Fast-Growing Economy

Thanks to an unrivalled location at the crossroads of east-west trade, Oman has been a commercial hub for generations.
Oman has the business base, track record, infrastructure, experience, talent, leadership, and global connectivity to help any business to take its export ambitions forward.
A Strategic Location on the World Map
Khazaen city is directly connected to Oman’s capital – Muscat. Oman is strategically located in the south-eastern quarter of the Arabian Peninsula and is the only member of the GCC situated outside of the Straits of Hormuz providing access to booming neighboring markets and the world’s fastest growing economies with exceptional ease and speed.
Oman has access to international maritime routes and its proximity to giant
GCC, Indian, Asian and African Markets (with more than 3 billion population
within 4 hours of air travel time) makes it an ideal location for a global logistics
hub.

A Stable and Secure Nation

Oman is a stable and secure nation with excellent relationships with all of its neighboring countries in the region as well as leading countries across the globe.

Preferential Access to Large Markets

Oman has preferential access under the Greater Arab Free Trade Area
(GAFTA) and Free Trade Agreements with the United States, GCC and
Singapore.

Robust Infrastructure, Regulations and Financial Markets

Oman has a robust transportation infrastructure, a business and investment-
friendly environment, and well established and regulated financial markets.

Cost Effective

Oman offers a business cost advantage over many countries in the region.
According to the World Bank, the Sultanate ranked as one of the most cost-
effective countries in the  Middle East.

About Oman

01

Currency

Omani Rial (OMR)
02

Capital

Muscat
03

Timing

GMT + 4 hours
04

Population

4,744,922
05

Language

Officially, Arabic is the formal language. However, the English language is also widely spoken in the region
06

Airport

Muscat International Airport,
Sohar Airport,
and Salalah International Airport
07

Ports

Khazaen Dry Port (OM KDP), Sohar Port (OM SOH), Al Suwaiq Port (OM SUW), and Salalah Port (OM SLL)
08

Holidays

National Day (18th Nov), Eid-Fitr, Eid-Adha, Prophet Mohammed birthday, Hijri New Year, Isra wa AlMiraj
09

GDP (PPP Value)

OMR 33.1 Billion
10

Area

309,500 sq km
11

Working Days

Sunday to Thursday
12

Trade Agreement

Free Trade Agreement (FDA) with US and Singapore, active member in GAFTA, active member in the WTO
01

Currency

Omani Rial (OMR)
02

Capital

Muscat
03

Timing

GMT + 4 hours
04

Population

4,744,922
05

Language

Officially, Arabic is the formal language. However, English language is also widely spoken in the region
06

Airport

Muscat International Airport,
Sohar Airport,
and Salalah International Airport
07

Ports

Khazaen Dry Port (OM KDP), Sohar Port (OM SOH), Al Suwaiq Port (OM SUW), and Salalah Port (OM SLL)
08

Holidays

National Day (18th Nov), Eid-Fitr, Eid-Adha, Prophet Mohammed birthday, Hijri New Year, Isra wa AlMiraj
09

GDP (PPP Value)

OMR 33.1 Billion
10

Area

309,500 sq km
11

Working Days

Sunday to Thursday
12

Trade Agreement

Free Trade Agreement (FDA) with US and Singapore, active member in GAFTA, active member in the WTO

Oman's Peephole

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