The World Bank’s role in Oman’s Vision 2040 Wendy Werner September 15, 2026 This page in: English العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/arabvoices/world-bank-s-role-in-oman-s-vision-2040- Originally published in the Oman Observer on September 1. From the era of dhow fleets and ancient spice routes to today’s deep-water ports, Oman’s strategic location at the crossroads of the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean has long made it a vibrant trade hub linking Africa, Asia, and theMiddle East. That outward looking spirit now underpins Vision 2040—the Sultanate’s plan to reduce dependence on oil and gas and build a diversified, sustainable, technology driven economy.