At the instruction of his majesty sultan qaboos bin said, vision 2020, a plan for oman s economic future up to the year 2020 was set, outlining the countrys economic and social goals, which. The oman lng processing plant located in sur was opened in 2000, with production capacity of 6. Our people are our main asset and pdo aims to be a firstclass employer of choice. Sultanate of oman ministry of national economy united nations. Oman s ninth fiveyear development plan 2016 2020 this plan gives more importance completion of projects through public private partnerships. The vision 2020 covering the period 1996 2020 contains strategic objectives encompassing various priority themes including the development of the manufacturing sector, tourism, infrastructure, the services sector, etc and. Today, oman enjoys expansive opportunities to serve its national developmental objectives and future directions of the national economy. Development of human resources and upgrading omani skills and competencies to keep abreast with the technological progress. At the instruction of his majesty sultan qaboos bin said, vision 2020, a plan for omans economic future up to the year 2020 was set, outlining the countrys economic and social goals, which. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A free trade agreement with the usa also allows us companies to register a limited liability company in oman with 100% foreign ownership, without participation in equity by omani partners. Oman exerted serious efforts to diversify its economy. Apart from a few exceptions, good produced in the gulf cooperation council member countries enter duty free if accompanied by certificates of origin. Pdf the journey of oman with economic diversification.
May 12, 2018 speaking to reporters on the sidelines of bizoman forum last week, h e talal sulaiman al rahbi, deputy secretary general of the supreme council for planning said, we are busy drafting oman vision 2040 and to conclude and showcase the first draft by the end of 2018. Mar 10, 2010 government support and strong logistics links are helping drive oman s downstream diversification plan. These committees are expected to provide information that will feed into the nv2020 plan. Oman 9th fiveyear development plan and the strategic. Download free acrobat reader dc software, the only pdf viewer that lets you read, search, print, and interact with virtually any type of pdf file. Oman was ranked 62nd out of 7 countries covered by the global competitiveness index 20172018, four places higher than in 20162017h, with notable improvements in its macroeconomic environment and higher education and training. Oman 9th fiveyear development plan and the strategic economic sectors 20162020 presented by he talal al rahbi, deputy secretary general of the supreme council of planning in the sultanate of oman berlin, march 29,2017. A free trade agreement with the united states took effect 1 january 2009, eliminated tariff barriers on all consumer and industrial products, and also provided strong protections for foreign businesses investing in oman.
Omans 10th fiveyear plan 20202025 is the first implementation plan of vision 2040, and will focus its efforts towards achieving economic diversification. The future vision oman 2020 is an approach that guides the sultanate towards a sustainable and diversified economy. We are pleased to share with you our january 2020 edition of the pwc gcc indirect tax newsletter on the latest vat and excise tax developments in the gcc. Vision 2020 vision 2020, a plan for oman s economic future up to the year 2020, was announced in 1995. Vision ias prelims 2020 test series 14 with solution pdf free.
Within this framework, the education council is working to develop the national strategy of education in the sultanate of oman 2040 in coordination with concerned authorities. Nasir and aljabri 7 cited the oman policy document vision 2020, which stated that industrial diversification can achieve the development targets, which included the increase in the. It follows a free market policy and respects individual property rights. Program known as vision 2020, which involved gas sales to. Oman hopes that vision 2040 can operate as the guiding document for. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. National five year development plan 201617 2020 21 iii fellow countrymen, the call to participate in implementing the second five year development plan, which marks another milestone in our quest to attaining vision 2025 goals and objectives, is a challenge, an. Located in the southern tip of oman, salalah with its population of 300,000 is a priority. Oman 9th fiveyear development plan and the strategic economic sectors 2016 2020 presented by he talal al rahbi, deputy secretary general of the supreme council of planning in the sultanate of oman.
Dear browser we have created a new page for full pages please visit. Oman 2020, with its main dimensions promulgated at the vision conference oman 2020 held in 1995, represent. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of bizoman forum last week, h e talal sulaiman al rahbi, deputy secretary general of the supreme council for planning said, we are busy drafting oman vision 2040 and to conclude and showcase the first draft by the end of 2018. Vision 2020 the omani economy had been on a steady transformation course through development plans, beginning with the first fiveyear plan 1976 1980. Our vision is to be among the top 20 airports of the world by 2020. The governments longrun development strategy is the oman vision 2020, which is designed to strengthen the economy beyond the depletion of oil reserves.
Whilst omans key economic priority investment is still in the oil and gas sector, its main economic goals are set out in the longterm strategy, oman 2020. Specifically, we will be evaluating oman vision2020 and tanfeedth. From regional pioneer to global contender t h e e c o n o m i. The government is currently passing major fiscal reforms to help the economy adapt to the new situation of low oil prices and maintain the sustainability of public.
And to create, protect, convert, and edit pdfs, try out acrobat pro. But oman is much more than the sum of its historical feats. Tourism, another source of omans revenue, is on the rise. The gender equality was the next focus of the education reform, especially after oman s 1995 vision 2020 that focused on the countrys economic future. It is estimated to contribute 15% to the gdp by 2020 oman vision. First draft of oman vision 2040 to be ready by yearend. Government support and strong logistics links are helping drive oman s downstream diversification plan. Many items have been revised when compared with actual averages observed over 2011. The vision for omans economy, its primary dimensions, the strategy of economic balance and sustainable growth and covers the challenges facing their achievement, in addition to the most important basis of the vision. The enactment of the private investments promotion and protection act in 1986. It took into account the farreaching changes in the world economy and the revolution in telecommunications and information technology that has transformed the global system of. The recently concluded health vision 2050 conference was an honest introspection exercise initiated by the top level decision makers and policy planners in the health sector in oman. Adoption of the zanzibar declaration in 1992, that allowed government, political leaders and the people in general to participate in lawful economic and business activities. Over the past two years under a phase i engagement, the world bank team.
The capital, muscat, is a commercial centre and major port in the north, with traditional and modern architecture overlooking the gulf of oman. The economist intelligence unit bears sole responsibility for the content of this report. The oman vision 2020 enshrines the long term goals of oman which are and remained since. It aims primarily to ensure that the per capita income remains at its 1995 level as a minimum while pursuing to double it in real terms by 2020. Be free and save up to 50% today on flights across oman, gcc and indian subcontinent. Sustainable management of the fisheries sector in oman. The goal of vision 2040 is to create a profitable worldclass sector that is ecologically sustainable and a net contributor to oman s economy. Vision 2020 is the long term plan drawn up in 1995 for sustained development covering the next 25. The vision 2020 covering the period 19962020 contains strategic objectives encompassing various priority themes including the development of the manufacturing sector, tourism, infrastructure, the services sector, etc and human resource development. The high growth in 2016 was driven by record levels of oil production and a significant drop in real net taxes in terms of gdp at production factor prices, the country achieved only 1. National strategy for urban development, ninth fiveyear. Oman airports achieved its ambitious vision 2020 with the announcement by airport council international aci that muscat international airport ranked 7th place worldwide in the 2019 airport council international aci best airport awards recognizing airports in the 1525 million passengers category. The ninth fiveyear development plan 2016 2020 3 summary the 9th fiveyear plan for the sultanate, which is the last of the series of 5year plans for the vision 2020, reflects prudent and realistic goals. The principal strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of the tourism planning initiative to achieve the dubai tourism vision 2020 have been.
Protecting and caring for people is at the heart of volvo cars philosophy and volvo cars safety vision is our commitment to saving lives. Oman 2020, with its main dimensions promulgated at the vision conference oman 2020 held in 1995, represent the first step in the sultanate march to build a vision through the second long term strategy 19962020 representing the work strategy of the second. Vision 2020 aims at building a strong economy for the future by developing business incorporation, human resource, economic diversification and private sector development. The natural resources available and the strategic geographical location of the. In the vision 2020, oman lays a roadmap for a sustainable economy rooted.
Oman 9th fiveyear development plan and the strategic economic. Lessons learnt from vision 2020 and the 8th development plan. From regional pioneer to global contender t h e e c o n o. Individuals can access the service through a toll free telephone number. As depicted by the statistic strategy of the sultanate of oman. Raise the destination to be in the top twenty of the touristic destinations in the world become a model of sustainbilty in the mediterranean area.
The most remarkable projects developed by the education council. Vision 2020, a plan for oman s economic future up to the year 2020, was announced in 1995, and provides a roadmap for the achievement of the countrys economic and social goals over 25 years leading up to 2020. Creation of a stable macroeconomic framework aimed at development of a private. Our success depends on attracting and retaining the best staff and that means ensuring they work in a safe, healthy, friendly, rewarding and positive environment where talent is allowed to flourish and progress, regardless of background, gender, religion, age or nationality. The nigeria vision 2020 is a bottomup strategic plan in which each major stakeholder group will prepare its v2020 thoughts and ideas based on the guidelines approved by the national council. It was a sincere attempt to face the present health issues in oman and address changes keeping in view of the long term perspective about four decades from now. It was sponsored by the qatar financial centre qfc authority in the interest of promoting informed debate. Vision ias test series december 11, 2019 vision ias prelims 2020 test series 11 with solution pdf free.
Underpinned by vision 2040 which in effect is a repacking of omans vision 2020. Gcc indirect tax newsletter january 2020 edition pwc in. The oman vision 2020 enshrines the long term goals of oman which are and remained since 1996 when oman vision 2020 was launched. The royal directives of his majesty sultan qaboos bin said stipulate that the future vision oman 2040 will be thoroughly developed and precisely formulated in the light of wide community consensus and participation of the different social groups, so that the vision is fully integrated into the economic and social realities and objectively orientated towards the future foresight, as a key. In a march does not come free of challenges but, if successful, will. Oman is putting new energy into efforts to diversify its economy, and robust job creation is essential for young people. This is the second phase of a development project, the first phase having taken place between 1970 and 1995.
Hm the sultans directives are based on the oman 2020 vision. Our mission is to excellently manage and develop the gateways of oman. Oman 2020, with its main dimensions promulgated at the. Vision oman 2020 proposed a policy for the sultanates development over twenty five years 1996 to 2020. Ksg prelims 2020 test 19 pdf prelims 2020 test series. According to the latest official figures, omans real gross domestic product gdp shrunk by 0. Sharjah, 26th march, 2020 wam the sharjah public libraries, spl, an affiliate of the sharjah book authority, sba, has announced that it will be offering global readers from all age groups free access to its digital library for three months. Stay connected for inspiring stories, free downloads, exclusive sales, and tips that will empower you to build your ideal life.
Resources for the future is a research paper written by the economist intelligence unit. This will be achieved through sound and positive guidance, systematic evidencebased planning, diversification of the economy and. The most remarkable projects developed by the education. Tharwa, drewel and hadaya join a total of seven online platforms named by the governmentbacked otf as beneficiaries of funding assistance from a special purse of ro 1 million earmarked for innovative it initiatives that help mitigate the effects of the pandemic. Vision 2020 vision 2020, a plan for omans economic future up to the year 2020, was announced in 1995. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Whilst oman s key economic priority investment is still in the oil and gas sector, its main economic goals are set out in the longterm strategy, oman 2020. Vision ias prelims 2020 test 33 full test 8 pdf prelims 2020 test series. Pdf we are going to investigate the importance of economic development in a. Saudi arabias vision 2030 the kingdoms plan for life after oil february 2017.
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