Economy and Development Pillar — Oman Vision 2040
The Economy and Development pillar of Oman Vision 2040 covers five priorities targeting diversification, fiscal sustainability, labour market reform, private sector growth, and balanced regional development.
Governance and Institutional Performance Pillar — Oman Vision 2040
The Governance pillar of Oman Vision 2040 covers legislative reform, judicial efficiency, anti-corruption, and digital government transformation — the institutional infrastructure enabling all other Vision priorities.
In-Country Value (ICV) Programme
Oman's In-Country Value programme mandates that major government and energy sector contracts maximise local economic content — targeting Omani workforce, locally sourced goods, and domestic services to drive private sector and SME development.
Oman Green Hydrogen Programme
Oman's green hydrogen programme targets export of green hydrogen and green ammonia to European and Asian markets — with a $30bn+ project pipeline at Duqm and elsewhere, positioning Oman as a post-oil energy exporter.
Oman National Energy Strategy 2040
Oman's National Energy Strategy 2040 targets 30% renewable electricity by 2030, gas optimisation for export, and green hydrogen development — managing the transition from hydrocarbon dependency while maintaining fiscal revenues.
Oman Tourism Strategy 2040
Oman's tourism strategy targets OMR 12 billion in annual revenues by 2040 — up from OMR 3.2 billion (2023) — through authentic nature and culture positioning, OMRAN-led infrastructure, and aviation connectivity expansion.
Oman Vision 2040: Key Timeline and Milestones
A chronological timeline of Oman's economic and political development — from the Renaissance Day (1970) through Vision 2020, the launch of Vision 2040 (2021), and major milestones through 2025.
Oman Vision 2040: The Complete Guide
The definitive reference guide to Oman Vision 2040 — its four pillars, twelve priorities, KPI framework, and implementation architecture for 2021-2040.
Oman's Carbon Neutrality Target: The 2050 Net-Zero Commitment
Oman has committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — a significant policy signal from a major oil producer. The target requires renewable energy at 30% by 2030, green hydrogen development, and industrial decarbonisation.
Oman's Digital Transformation Programme
Oman's national digital transformation programme targets e-government, digital economy development, and Fourth Industrial Revolution readiness — with 2,680 of 2,869 government procedures digitised as of 2024/2025.
People and Society Pillar — Oman Vision 2040
The People and Society pillar of Oman Vision 2040 encompasses four priorities: Education, Health, Citizenship, and Well-being. A deep-dive into targets, progress, and challenges.
Priority: Citizenship, Identity and National Heritage and Culture
Oman Vision 2040's citizenship priority builds a society proud of its identity and committed to citizenship — preserving cultural heritage while embracing the knowledge economy.
Priority: Development of Governorates and Sustainable Cities
Oman Vision 2040's governorates priority targets balanced regional development — decentralising economic activity beyond Muscat through infrastructure, economic zones, and integrated urban communities.
Priority: Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability
Oman Vision 2040's flagship priority: transforming non-oil GDP from 61% to 91.6% by 2040 through technology, knowledge, innovation, green hydrogen, tourism, and logistics development.
Priority: Economic Leadership and Management
Oman Vision 2040's economic leadership priority builds a dynamic institutional framework for macroeconomic management — fiscal discipline, monetary stability, and policy coordination.
Priority: Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities
Oman Vision 2040's education priority targets a knowledge-based society through world-class universities, scientific research, and nationally competitive talent development.
Priority: Environment and Natural Resources
Oman Vision 2040's environment priority targets carbon neutrality by 2050, renewable energy leadership, green hydrogen exports, and preservation of Oman's unique natural ecosystems.
Priority: Governance of State's Administrative Bodies, Resources and Projects
Oman Vision 2040's administrative governance priority drives digital transformation of government services — targeting 2,869 simplified procedures, transparent resource management, and performance accountability.
Priority: Health
Oman Vision 2040 targets a leading healthcare system with international standards — universal coverage, technology integration, and world-class clinical outcomes by 2040.
Priority: Labour Market and Employment
Oman Vision 2040's labour market priority targets a dynamic workforce — increasing Omani private sector employment from 11.6% to 40% by 2040 through skills development and market reforms.
Priority: Legislative, Judicial and Oversight System
Oman Vision 2040's legislative priority builds a leading judicial system and anti-corruption framework — targeting top-30 CPI ranking and world-class regulatory quality by 2040.
Priority: The Private Sector, Investment and International Cooperation
Oman Vision 2040 positions the private sector as the primary engine of growth — targeting FDI to 10% of GDP, improved business environment rankings, and deep international economic integration.
Priority: Well-being and Social Protection
Oman Vision 2040's well-being priority targets a decent and sustainable life for all — through social safety nets, women's empowerment, youth development, and sports infrastructure.
Sustainable Environment Pillar — Oman Vision 2040
The Sustainable Environment pillar of Oman Vision 2040 targets carbon neutrality by 2050, renewable energy expansion, green hydrogen leadership, and preservation of Oman's unique natural environment.
Tanfeedh: The National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversification
Oman's flagship economic diversification programme — Tanfeedh used a structured lab-based methodology to identify and fast-track priority projects across logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and fisheries.
Tashgheel: The National Employment Programme
Tashgheel is Oman's national employment programme targeting Omani private sector job creation — addressing the critical gap between Omani graduates and private sector employer needs through training, matching, and incentive reforms.
The Sultan Haitham Era: Vision 2040 and Economic Reform
Since Sultan Haitham's accession in January 2020, Oman has achieved a remarkable fiscal turnaround, launched Vision 2040, implemented VAT, delivered the OQEP IPO, and improved its Corruption Perceptions Index ranking by 20 places.
Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-Up Unit (IFU)
The IFU is the dedicated institutional coordination body for Oman Vision 2040 — tracking KPI progress, producing the annual Progress Report, coordinating between ministries, and maintaining the National Programme for economic transformation.
Vision 2040 Overall Scorecard
Aggregate scorecard for all 12 Vision 2040 priorities — overall progress assessment, cross-priority analysis, and composite performance index.
Vision 2040 Timeline
Chronological timeline of Oman Vision 2040 — key milestones, policy announcements, institutional reforms, and implementation markers from 2020 to present.
Vision 2040: Four Pillars
Vision 2040 organises Oman's national strategy around four pillars: People and Society, Economy and Development, Sustainable Environment, and Governance. These pillars contain 12 priorities and 70+ KPIs.
Gap Alert: Digital Economy
Vision 2040 gap analysis for digital economy contribution to gdp and ict readiness indicators
Gap Alert: Economic Freedom
Vision 2040 gap analysis for heritage foundation index of economic freedom score
Gap Alert: Environmental Performance
Vision 2040 gap analysis for environmental performance index score
Gap Alert: Food Security
Vision 2040 gap analysis for global food security index score and self-sufficiency ratio
Gap Alert: Manufacturing GDP Share
Vision 2040 gap analysis for manufacturing value added as a percentage of gdp
Gap Alert: Omanisation Rate
Vision 2040 gap analysis for share of omani nationals in private-sector employment
Gap Alert: Renewable Energy Share
Vision 2040 gap analysis for renewable energy as a share of total electricity generation
Gap Alert: Tourism Revenue
Vision 2040 gap analysis for tourism receipts as a percentage of gdp
Gap Alert: Youth Development
Vision 2040 gap analysis for commonwealth youth development index score and ranking
KPI Tracker: Current Account to GDP
Tracking current account to gdp against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Education for All Index
Tracking education for all index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Environmental Performance Index
Tracking environmental performance index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Global Competitiveness Index
Tracking global competitiveness index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Global Talent Competitiveness Index
Tracking global talent competitiveness index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Government Effectiveness - WGI
Tracking government effectiveness - wgi against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Health - Legatum Prosperity Index
Tracking health - legatum prosperity index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Labour Productivity Growth
Tracking labour productivity growth against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Non-Oil Revenue to GDP
Tracking non-oil revenue to gdp against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: QS World University Rankings - Top 500
Tracking qs world university rankings - top 500 against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Real GDP Per Capita Growth
Tracking real gdp per capita growth against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Regulatory Quality - WGI
Tracking regulatory quality - wgi against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Security - Global Competitiveness Index
Tracking security - global competitiveness index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Skilled Labour in Private Sector
Tracking skilled labour in private sector against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Skills - Global Competitiveness Index
Tracking skills - global competitiveness index against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Sultan Qaboos University QS Ranking
Tracking sultan qaboos university qs ranking against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Total Public Expenditure to GDP
Tracking total public expenditure to gdp against Vision 2040 targets
KPI Tracker: Youth Development Index
Tracking youth development index against Vision 2040 targets
Oman Vision 2040 FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Oman Vision 2040 national development strategy
Oman Vision 2040 Programmes Guide
Guide to Oman Vision 2040 implementation programmes covering all national priority areas
What is Economic Diversification? | Oman Explained
Learn what economic diversification means and how Oman is reducing dependence on oil revenues.
What is Vision 2040? | Oman Explained
A complete guide to Oman Vision 2040, the long-term national development blueprint.