February 22, 2026
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Non-Oil GDP Share: 70.5% ▲ +9.5pp vs 2017 | QS Ranking — SQU: #334 ▲ ↑28 places | Fiscal Balance: +2.8% GDP ▲ 3rd surplus year | CPI Rank: 50th ▲ +20 places | Global Innovation Index: 69th ▲ +10 vs 2022 | Green H₂ Pipeline: $30B+ ▲ 2 new deals 2025 | Gross Public Debt: ~35% GDP ▲ ↓ from 44% | Digitalised Procedures: 2,680 ▲ of 2,869 target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 70.5% ▲ +9.5pp vs 2017 | QS Ranking — SQU: #334 ▲ ↑28 places | Fiscal Balance: +2.8% GDP ▲ 3rd surplus year | CPI Rank: 50th ▲ +20 places | Global Innovation Index: 69th ▲ +10 vs 2022 | Green H₂ Pipeline: $30B+ ▲ 2 new deals 2025 | Gross Public Debt: ~35% GDP ▲ ↓ from 44% | Digitalised Procedures: 2,680 ▲ of 2,869 target |

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Free Zone and SEZ Regulations — Oman

Oman's OPAZ-regulated economic zones (Duqm SEZ, Salalah Free Zone, Sohar Free Zone, Al Mazunah) offer 100% foreign ownership, 25-30 year tax holidays, duty-free imports, and simplified licensing — the primary vehicles for industrial FDI attraction.

Feb 21, 2026
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Free Zone Investment Guide: Oman

Comprehensive guide to investing through Oman's free zones including SEZAD Duqm, Sohar, Salalah, and Al Mazunah.

Feb 21, 2025
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Oman Free Zone FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Oman free zones covering setup benefits and operations

Feb 21, 2025
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Oman Free Zones Guide

Guide to Oman free zones covering Sohar Salalah Duqm and Al Mazunah with investor benefits

Feb 21, 2025
Key Indicators
Non-Oil GDP Share 70.5%
QS Ranking — SQU #334
Fiscal Balance +2.8% GDP
CPI Rank 50th
Global Innovation Index 69th
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