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 |

Governorates

Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

The historical heartland of Oman — Nizwa (ancient capital), Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain), Jebel Shams (Oman's highest peak), and rich Ibadhi heritage.

Feb 21, 2026

Al Batinah North Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

The most densely populated governorate after Muscat — home to Sohar, the Sohar Industrial Port Complex, and Oman's most developed manufacturing cluster.

Feb 21, 2026

Al Batinah South Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Agricultural heartland along the Al Batinah coast — dates, fisheries, and traditional Omani settlements with Rustaq fort heritage.

Feb 21, 2026

Al Buraimi Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

The smallest governorate — a border region with the UAE, historically significant as a gateway between the two countries.

Feb 21, 2026

Al Dhahirah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Northwest Oman — Ibri, Buraimi (GCC border town), and the route between Muscat and Abu Dhabi.

Feb 21, 2026

Al Wusta Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Oman's largest governorate by area — home to Duqm SEZ, the new industrial city, and Oman's most ambitious economic development project.

Feb 21, 2026

Dhofar Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Oman's second-largest governorate — home to Salalah (second city), the Khareef monsoon season, UNESCO frankincense sites, and the Port of Salalah.

Feb 21, 2026

Musandam Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Oman's geographic exclave — separated from mainland Oman by UAE territory. Known for dramatic fjord coastline (khors), traditional fishing communities, and excellent marine tourism.

Feb 21, 2026

Muscat Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

The capital region — home to 1.4mn people, most government ministries, international airports, Muscat International Airport, and the majority of Oman's commercial activity.

Feb 21, 2026

North Al Sharqiyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Agricultural and heritage region — date palms, aflaj irrigation, Ibri fort, and the route between Muscat and the interior.

Feb 21, 2026

South Al Sharqiyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040

Home to Sur (dhow-building heritage), Ras al Jinz turtle reserve, Wahiba Sands, and Oman LNG at Qalhat.

Feb 21, 2026

Governorate Investment Profiles

Investment profiles for all 11 Oman governorates with sector analysis and opportunity mapping.

Feb 21, 2025
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