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C H O O S E O M AN Direct Line Webinar (Mining Sector) Muscat. 19 / 2 / 2020 C H O O S E O M AN Direct Line Webinar (Mining Sector) 3 AB O U T U S Land area: 309,501 km Coastline: 3,165 kms Population: 4.6 million Median


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C H O O S E O M AN

Direct Line Webinar (Mining Sector)

  • Muscat. 19 / 2 / 2020
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C H O O S E O M AN

Direct Line Webinar (Mining Sector)

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AB O U T U S

  • Land area: 309,501 km²
  • Coastline: 3,165 kms
  • Population: 4.6 million
  • Median age 25

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One of the Gulf’s most skilled and best-educated workforces Equipped for the challenges of the Digital Economy World-class infrastructure Business friendly regulatory framework Natural location for companies to establish and expand their Middle East footprint Attractive investment

  • pportunities

O M AN AT A G L AN C E

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Approximate flight times

S T R AT E G I C L O C AT I O N

  • At heart of GCC market of

54 million consumers

  • At nexus of east-west trade routes
  • Close to the booming consumer

markets of Asia & Africa

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4hrs 8hrs

India China Saudi Arabia Tanzania Malaysia France Oman

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F I R S T C L AS S I N F R AS T R U C T U R E

Oman offers fast and easy access to markets thanks to…

360° transport network Roads amongst the best in the world Growing coastal ferry and shipping service 5 state-of-the-art airports 4 world-class sea ports Khazaen – new national logistics hub

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F R AM E W O R K F O R S U C C E S S

  • 7 Industrial Estates
  • 4 Free Zones
  • 2 Technology Parks
  • Intellectual Capital
  • Industrial Innovation Centre
  • Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
  • Nationwide fibre optic connectivity

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AM B I T I O U S E C O N O M Y

Guided by Vision 2040 Trade surplus US$1.8bn Non-oil exports to 130+ countries, valued at US$10+bn Oman topped Gulf FDI table attracting US$19.6bn 57 projects set up by 44 firms, creating 10,000 jobs 60% of Gulf projects financed by Arab entities located in Oman Total GDP US$79.2bn

  • up from US$58.6bn

in 2010 Economy generates US$1.8bn GVA annually

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TO P TAL E N T

  • Well-trained, ambitious, entrepreneurial,

multilingual talent

  • 127,000+ people enrolled in higher education
  • Graduating 23,000 students annually
  • 2.2 million working population

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I N V E S TO R F R I E N D LY

  • 100% foreign owned business quick &

straightforward to set up

  • No foreign exchange controls
  • No personal income tax
  • Legal transparency
  • English universally spoken & widely used
  • Stable & tranquil
  • Open, friendly & innovative with a global outlook

World Bank ranks Oman number 3 in the GCC for ease of doing business…

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C O S T O F D O I N G B U S I N E S S

  • 15% corporate tax
  • Regionally competitive wage

& business costs

  • Competitive utility rates
  • Annual manufacturing space on Madayn

industrial properties US$2 to US$25 per m2

  • Monthly office space on Knowledge Oasis

Muscat US$15 to US$18 per m2

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R O B U S T E V O LV I N G E C O N O M Y

We have a fast-diversifying economy with local-to-global growth prospects focused on…

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M AN U FA C T U R I N G L O G I S T I C S TO U R I S M F I S H E R I E S M I N I N G K E Y S E C TO R S

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S N AP S H O T M AN U FA C T U R I N G

  • Contributed US$7.8bn to economy in 2018
  • Representing 9.87% of GDP
  • Employs 244,463 people
  • 1US$bn investment in building

Class A manufacturing space

  • Home to world-leading companies including

Vale, OCTAL, Huawei, Microsoft, Schlumberger, SV Pittie Group

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Industrial Strategy

  • Local resources: petrochemicals, construction

industries, marble, gypsum, building products, minerals, food and beverage

  • Capital-intensive sectors: electrical equipment,

machinery, furniture

  • Knowledge, R&D: pharmaceuticals, medical

equipment, personal care, solar panels, recycling and health food

L O O K I N G AH E A D M AN U FA C T U R I N G

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S N AP S H O T L O G I S T I C S

  • Sector grew by 8% in 2018
  • 3,500+ jobs created
  • World class logistics expertise and supply

chain, exporting US$10bn products annually to 130+ countries – up 34% on 2017

  • Import clearance time down from 49 to

6 hours at seaports, 4 hours at airports

  • Ranked 43rd in the World Bank’s

Logistics Performance Index

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  • Become a global logistics hub by 2040
  • GDP contribution in 2020 of US$7.7bn

& US$36bn by 2040

  • OAG to develop a dedicated air cargo corridor
  • Increasing annual air cargo to 730,000 tons

by 2030

  • Develop 10 new ports to serve local markets
  • Khazaen Economic City, 52 km2 logistics hub

L O O K I N G AH E A D L O G I S T I C S

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S N AP S H O T TO U R I S M

  • Sector employs over 16,487 Omani
  • Contributed 2.9% to GDP in 2018
  • 3 million+ tourists in 2017,

4.7% year-on-year growth

  • 14% increase in Chinese tourists recorded

between 2013 & 2017

  • Monthly tourism arrivals reached 466,000

October 2018

  • 10% rise in 5-star hotel occupancy January

2018, up from 63 to 73%

  • Muscat International Airport serves 32 airlines

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  • Number of tourists expected to register 13.0%

CAGR increase between 2018 and 2021

  • GDP contribution to increase to 6% by 2040
  • Tourism Strategy to maximize investments of

US$51bn and increase GDP contribution from 6% to 10%

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S N AP S H O T F I S H E R I E S

  • 63% increase in fish production, up from

348,000 to 553,000 tons in 2018

  • Goal is to increase fisheries contribution to GDP

fivefold, taking it from US$582mn in 2016 to US$3.3bn in 2023

  • 244,852 tons of fish exported
  • 37% of fish exports went to markets in the GCC

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  • Oman Investment Fund sets up Al Wusta

Fisheries Company:

  • US$336mn investment
  • Oman’s largest fishing company
  • Establishing largest processing plant in the

GCC

  • 150,000+ tons of new fish annually
  • 30 fisheries projects worth US$850mn

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S N AP S H O T M I N I N G

  • New Mineral Resources Law protects mineral

wealth

  • 110 mining areas identified
  • 13 sites already approved for investment

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  • Production to increase from 26mn in 2018 to

147mn tons by 2023

  • GDP contribution to rise from US$305mn in

2016 to US$960+mn

L O O K I N G AH E A D M I N I N G

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H O W D O W E H E L P I N V E S TO R S

  • Offers a comprehensive and independent service
  • Available to any business located in, or looking to

relocate to, Oman

  • Provides quality insight and intelligence on:
  • Market opportunities
  • Regulations
  • Incentives
  • Funding
  • Talent
  • Infrastructure
  • International market access and more
  • Remains on hand to ensure you get maximum

value from being part of Oman’s growing and ambitious economy

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SAY HELLO TO GLOBAL MARKETS

We advise on export and trade and assist Oman-based companies:

  • Explore new international markets
  • Find the right business opportunities and partners
  • Innovate and grow internationally
  • Participate at international trade shows
  • Network at B2B events

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Invest in Oman

  • Invest in Oman is an online platform dedicated to

driving and facilitating investment into the sultanate, connecting project owners, investors and entrepreneurs with the local and international business community.

  • The portal is a one-stop-shop where the investors

can browse, engage and invest in Oman’s most exciting and innovative businesses.

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E N V I AB L E L I F E S T Y L E

  • First-class internationally-recognized schools,

colleges &universities

  • Excellent healthcare
  • Ranked 2nd in Global Wellness Index
  • Range of affordable accommodation options
  • Outstandingly beautiful
  • Rich cultural life
  • Diverse leisure options
  • 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites

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T H AN K Y O U

Talk to us Ithraa, PO Box 25, Wadi Kabir 117, Sultanate of Oman. www.ithraa.om www.investinoman.om