RIYADH: An investment of 3.4 billion Omani rials ($8.8 billion) by the end of 2025 underscores Oman’s accelerating transformation across transport, logistics, and the digital economy.
According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology’s Achievement Bulletin, total investment in the transport and logistics sector reached 2.3 billion rials between 2021 and the end of 2024, rising to 3.4 billion rials by the close of 2025.
The scale of capital deployment signals a decisive shift from planning to execution, with infrastructure, services, and digital systems now actively reshaping the movement of goods, data, and people across the Sultanate.
These investments align with Oman’s ambition to position itself as a regional logistics hub linking international and regional trade corridors. Funding has been directed toward ports, logistics hubs, land transport systems, and digital platforms designed to improve efficiency and integration across the sector.
A major outcome has been rapid digital transformation. By the end of 2024, 1,700 of 2,523 key government services were fully digitized. This rose to 2,277 services by the end of 2025, bringing public service digitalization close to completion.
For businesses, particularly in trade, transport, and logistics, this shift has reduced processing times, improved transparency, and lowered administrative costs, contributing to a more efficient operating environment.
Workforce localization reflects deeper structural change. Omanization in the IT sector increased from 38 percent in 2024 to 45.5 percent in 2025, showing stronger integration of Omani talent into high-value digital roles. In transport and logistics, Omanization rose from 20 percent to 21.6 percent.
Operational indicators highlight expanding capacity. Container traffic grew from 4.3 million TEUs in 2024 to more than 5 million TEUs in 2025. General cargo volumes rose from 115.7 million tonnes to 143 million tonnes, reflecting improved port performance and deeper supply chain integration.
Digital governance also advanced. The National Digital Transformation Program’s performance rate climbed from 73 percent in 2024 to 94 percent in 2025, reflecting stronger execution, coordination, and oversight.
Financial performance mirrored these gains. Port sector revenues rose 12.9 percent, maritime activities increased 6.5 percent, and land transport recorded an 18 percent jump. Project delivery exceeded expectations, reaching 85 percent against a 70 percent target.
In December, Fitch Ratings upgraded Oman to investment-grade status, citing stronger public finances, improved external balances, and sustained fiscal discipline. Government debt has fallen sharply to around 36 percent of GDP in 2025, down from 68 percent in 2020.
