Latest Updates
Vision 2040 Opportunities
January 28, 2026
Oman Unveils $15B AI Infrastructure Package
Strategic investments announced at LEAP 2026 to build hyperscale data centers and
sovereign cloud capabilities.
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Economic Outlook
January 28, 2026
IMF Projects 4.5% Growth for Oman Economy in 2026
Non-oil sector expansion continues to drive robust GDP growth forecasts, signaling
strong market confidence.
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Industrial Policy
January 26, 2026
Industrial Incentives Program Expands for 2026
Phase 2 of the Standard Incentives Program launches with new grants and duty waivers
for manufacturers.
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Investment Policy
January 24, 2026
Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law Now in Effect
New law designates areas for foreign ownership in Muscat, Salalah, and holy cities,
replacing previous restrictions.
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MOCIIP & Policy
January 15, 2026
New Unified Investment Law Comes Into Effect
Comprehensive overhaul abolishes separate foreign investment licenses, ensuring
equal treatment for all investors.
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Tax & Compliance
February 01, 2025
Oman Tax Authority Announces Phase 3 of e-Invoicing
Integration is now mandatory for taxpayers with revenue exceeding OMR 250M. Deadline
set for Oct 2025.
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MOCIIP & Policy
January 20, 2025
30-Year Tax Holiday for Free Zones Now Live
OPAZ has finalized the bylaws for Special Economic Zones & Free Zones, granting a 0% corporate tax rate for up to 30 years.
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Vision 2040 Opportunities
January 15, 2025
New Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Launched
Four new zones launched offering 100% foreign ownership and relaxed localization
quotas for manufacturing and tech.
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Labor & HR
January 05, 2025
Omanisation Increased to 25% for Engineering
Ministry of Labour (MoL) increases localization quotas for private sector engineering professions
effective July 2025.
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Startups
December 28, 2024
Capital Requirements Waived for Deep Tech Startups
Startups in AI and SpaceTech can now obtain licenses without showing standard
capital proof under new fast-track.
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Expert Analysis
SEZAD Incentives Alert
OPAZ offers up to 30-year corporate tax exemptions and 0% customs for special zones. Ensure your setup is structured to qualify.