OBG’s ‘Oman 2010’ a treasure trove of business information -Oman’s economic success story, which combines tapping new fields of business with positive, ongoing oil and gas exploration, is mapped out in a business guide just published by Oxford Business Group (OBG), the leading global publishing, research and consultancy firm.

There is also an in-depth analysis of the transformation witnessed throughout Oman during the past four decades, commemorating the 40 years of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said’s rule.

The Report: Oman 2010, which marks OBG’s sixth anniversary of documenting the Sultanate’s economic activity and investment opportunities, was launched yesterday at the Grand Hyatt here.

The report includes a detailed, sector-by-sector guide for investors, together with a wide range of interviews with the most prominent political, economic and business leaders.

OBG’s new report explores Oman’s achievements in diversifying its economy while fending off the worst of the world financial crisis, including the effective steps it has taken to attract foreign investment and its ambitious plans for developing the tourism sector.

His Majesty the Sultan gives his views on Oman’s economic development, together with those of many high-profile international personalities, including Jan Peter Balkenende, prime minister of the Netherlands; Shinzo Abe, former prime minister of Japan and Malcolm Brinded, executive director of Upstream International, Royal Dutch Shell.

Interviews

Also featured are interviews with key figures from the local political arena, including His Highness Sayyid Fahad bin Mahmood Al Said, deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers; Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, minister of national economy and deputy chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council; Dr Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Romhi, minister of oil and gas; Dr Khamis bin Mubarak Al Alawi, minister of transport and communications and Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, minister of commerce and industry. Widely anticipated to be the most comprehensive English language report on the country’s economic activity to date, ‘The Report: Oman 2010’ charts the Sultanate’s progress in the areas of business that are helping it to expand beyond hydrocarbons, particularly the downstream industry.

OBG’s business guide looks in detail at the incentives which the government is making available to international investors, such as boosting free zones to include downstream clusters and adding to its ever-growing list of