OmanKapitel
Oman is one of the most diverse countries in the Gulf region. It borders Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, while its long coastline stretches over 3,000 kilometers along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Economically, Oman has traditionally depended on oil and natural gas, but it is actively working to diversify its economy under the national development plan known as Vision 2040. This initiative focuses on sustainability, innovation, tourism, logistics, and renewable energy. The country is investing heavily in ports, free zones, and industrial development, particularly in regions like Duqm, which is emerging as a major logistics and industrial hub. Oman’s economy is also supported by sectors such as fisheries, mining, manufacturing, and tourism, which have become central to its long-term growth strategy.
Education and innovation play a crucial role in Oman’s future. The government provides free education at all levels, and the literacy rate exceeds 95%. The country’s universities, including Sultan Qaboos University, have become leading centers for research and learning in the region. Oman is also making strides in digital transformation and green energy, with projects in solar and wind power designed to prepare the economy for a post-oil era.
Tourism is another key pillar of Oman’s economy. The nation offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and culture. Visitors are drawn to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Nizwa Fort, Wadi Shab, the Wahiba Sands, and Salalah’s khareef (monsoon) season, which transforms the southern region into a lush green paradise. Oman promotes sustainable and cultural tourism, emphasizing the country’s unspoiled nature and authentic experiences rather than mass tourism.
Despite its many achievements, Oman faces challenges, such as its reliance on oil revenues, the need to create more private-sector jobs for young Omanis, and environmental concerns linked to water scarcity and desertification. Nevertheless, through Vision 2040, Oman continues to make progress in building a diversified, knowledge-based economy that preserves its traditions while embracing innovation.
In summary, the Sultanate of Oman stands out as a nation of peace, stability, and cultural depth in the Gulf region. Its leadership’s long-term vision, combined with the Omani people’s resilience and hospitality, has made it one of the most admired countries in the Arab world.
Kennzahlen
- Fläche
- 309,500 sq km
- Bevölkerung
- 3,901,992 (2024 est.)
- Regierungsform
- absolute monarchy
- Sprachen
- Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects
- BIP
- $106.943 billion (2025 est.)
- Wachstumsrate
- 2.9% (2025 est.)
- HDI
- 60
- Hauptstadt
- Muscat
Makroökonomische Indikatoren
IMF Statistics
Source: IMF Statistics - Oman
Luxemburg und das Land
Existing conventions and agreements
Non double taxation agreement
In order to promote international economic and financial relations in the interest of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg government negotiates bilateral agreements for the avoidance of double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on fortune with third countries.
None
Air Services agreement
None
Source: https://impotsdirects.public.lu/fr/conventions/luxembourg.html
Weitere Informationen
Foreign Trade
The Statec Foreign Trade statistics provide information on the trade of goods - by product and by country. This information is collected respectively through the INTRASTAT declaration and on the basis of customs documents.
You can see the statistics on the website of the https://statistiques.public.lu/en.html
Contact points in Oman
Luxembourg is represented by Ambassade Royale des Pays-Bas à Mascate
Honorary Consul with jurisdiction over the Sultanate of Oman:
Mr Adil Bin Saeed AL SHANFARI
Shanfari Group of Companies
PO Box 783, PC 100
Al Khuwair Street,
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Tel.: (+968) 22506021
E-Mail: muscat@consul-hon.lu
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg
Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Abu Dhabi
Mrs. Marie-Anne Marx
Executive Director
Appt. 6201, 62nd Floor
Nation Tower Residences, Corniche Road
P.O. Box 44909
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel.:(+971) 2 207 9999
E-Mail: ltio.abudhabi@mae.etat.lu
Source: Luxembourg Trade&Investment Office (LTIO)
Country risk as defined by Office du Ducroire for Oman
Ducroire is the only credit insurer covering open account deals in over 200 countries. A rating on a scale from 1 to 7 shows the intensity of the political risk. Category 1 comprises countries with the lowest political risk and category 7 countries with the highest. Macroeconomics experts also assess the repayment climate for all buyers in a country.
Link: : www.odl.lu
Other useful Links
- The CIA World Factbook on Oman
- Oman Vision 2040 Official Portal
- World Bank – Oman Country Overview
- IMF Country Report: Oman
- Oxford Business Group – Oman Reports