Hilal al Sawai
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- Sep 26, 2026
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The impact of local content on Oman’s economic development (opens the original)
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Local content is much broader than purchasing a greater share of goods and services from the local market. It has the potential to develop different segments of the economy, including the labor market, industry, investment, research and innovation, and the national supply chain. Local content focuses on maximising the value added in the national economy from government expenditures, large projects and investments. It is about employing, contracting and procuring from Omanis, SMEs, and the local
Local Content: From corporate commitment to national economic value (opens the original)
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Private-sector growth and participation should comprise the backbone of the government's endeavours to realise Oman Vision 2040. To achieve this goal, the private sector must assume a leading role in economic diversification, investment, employment and the development of national capabilities. In this regard, Local Content should not be perceived as a government contractual requirement. Employing Local Content should be seen as a core business strategy. Local Content incorporates a range of oppo
CSR: From community support to economic value in Oman (opens the original)
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The role of the private sector as Oman moves towards the goals of Oman Vision 2040 is shifting beyond the typical functions of investment, jobs, and conventional activities. Now, businesses have a role to play in the sustainable growth of the economy and society. For that reason, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) should not be limited to charitable or sponsorship activities, but should be able to provide long-term economic and social benefits. Over the years, CSR activities in Oman have incl
Strengthening the Omani economy through local content development (opens the original)
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The Sultanate of Oman is using local content more often as it strives towards the goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040. While local content discussions mainly revolve around manufacturing and buying local goods, a significant opportunity involves improving local services. Local services include, but are not limited to, engineering, maintenance, logistics, transportation, information technology, consulting, training, facility management, professional services and tourism, as well as construction su
Creating value from local content and Khareef Dhofar (opens the original)
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During Khareef Dhofar Season, visitors from across the GCC have the opportunity to experience the green mountainous landscape, cooler climate and vibrant culture brought about by the summer monsoon in Dhofar Governorate. Khareef Dhofar is not only a tourism draw, but also represents the opportunity to develop local content and ensure that Dhofar and the Omani economy benefit from tourism spend. Local content identifies ways to ensure value from tourism expenditure remains in the country through
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