The Four Pillars
Oman Vision 2040 organises national strategy around four foundational pillars, each containing multiple priorities and KPIs:
Pillar 1: People and Society
“A dignified and productive citizen and a cohesive and cohesive society”
The People and Society pillar addresses human capital development, social cohesion, and citizen wellbeing. It contains four priorities:
- Education and Scientific Research: Developing knowledge-based human capital with internationally competitive university output
- Health: Improving health outcomes, expanding infrastructure, developing healthcare as a knowledge sector
- Social Identity, Culture and Media: Preserving Omani identity and cultural values while engaging globally
- Well-being and Social Protection: Decent living standards, social safety nets, women’s empowerment, youth development
Pillar 2: Economy and Development
“A competitive and diversified economy that generates prosperity and sustainable development”
The economy pillar drives Vision 2040’s diversification agenda — the structural transformation from oil dependency. It contains four priorities:
- Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability: The flagship priority — non-oil GDP from 61% to 91.6%
- Labour Market and Employment: Omanisation from 11.6% to 40% private sector employment
- The Private Sector, Investment and International Cooperation: FDI development, business environment improvement
- Economic Leadership and Management: Macroeconomic framework, institutional quality, fiscal discipline
Pillar 3: Sustainable Environment
“A sustainable environment and diversified natural resources”
The environment pillar commits Oman to sustainable resource management and climate leadership. Two priorities:
- Environment and Natural Resources: Biodiversity protection, water sustainability, land management
- Housing, Urban Planning, and Regional Balance: Complete neighbourhoods, balanced governorate development
Pillar 4: Governance
“An effective and accountable government that serves citizens”
The governance pillar targets institutional quality, legal reform, and citizen-government relations. Two priorities:
- Legislative and Legal Environment: Modern, harmonised legal framework for economic activity
- Governance and Administrative Performance: Efficient, digital, accountable government
The 12 Priorities
Across the four pillars, Vision 2040 defines 12 priorities — each with specific KPI baselines and 2030/2040 targets. The priorities are the operational units of Vision 2040 strategy, each assigned to lead ministries and tracked by the IFU through annual Progress Reports.