Ease of Doing Business
Definition
The ease of doing business is a concept measured historically by the World Bank through its Doing Business report, which ranked countries based on regulatory quality and the simplicity of business operations. Indicators included starting a business, obtaining permits, registering property, accessing credit, and enforcing contracts.
Context
Oman has pursued regulatory reforms to improve its business environment rankings, recognising that a favourable position attracts foreign investment and signals institutional quality. Streamlined licensing, digital government services, and commercial law reforms have contributed to improved scores.
Example
The introduction of the Invest Easy portal reduced the average time to register a new business in Oman from several weeks to a few days, directly improving the country’s performance on the starting-a-business indicator.