MUSCAT – The Unit stated that hundreds of projects, initiatives, programmes and plans have been carried out since 2020, positively influencing priorities related to people and society, the economy and development, the environment and sustainability, and governance and institutional performance.

These achievements have contributed to improving the quality of life through enhanced services in education, healthcare, infrastructure and digital governance. They have also supported economic diversification, expanded environmental sustainability initiatives, and strengthened institutional efficiency.

The focus on people and society is a key starting point for many plans and programmes aimed at developing education, enhancing national capabilities, building a health system with global standards, consolidating national identity, and providing welfare and social protection that ensures a decent life.

The education sector witnessed a significant transformation, with 188 schools constructed or renovated between 2021 and 2025 and the launch of the Noor e-learning platform as part of digitising curricula across grades 1–12. The first phase covered 140 schools. A new vocational and technical education system was also introduced for grades 11–12 in nine specialisations across several governorates.

In the higher education sector, the University of Technology and Applied Sciences was established by merging the technical colleges, the colleges of applied sciences, and the College of Education in Rustaq. The total number of male and female students in the university is more than 48,000, and the number of branches is 11 branches, while the number of academic specializations reached 48 specialisations.

The innovation ecosystem expanded with the establishment of the Industrial Innovation Academy, which trained 360 young Omanis as ‘Industrial Innovation Specialists’ and supported more than 40 national companies and factories.

The health sector witnessed further work on upgrading the infrastructure with the opening of Al Mazyouna Hospital in Dhofar Governorate and the establishment of 3 new hospitals: the new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah, Al Suwaiq Hospital, and Khasab Hospital, as well as the expansion of Sohar Hospital. These projects provide more than 1,800 beds, while their construction cost exceeded RO 300 million.

The past five years have also witnessed the establishment of the University Medical City, the Medical City for Military and Security Agencies, the establishment of the Central Public Health Laboratory, and the opening of many private hospitals. These include Oman International Hospital, Al Saada Hospital, new cardiac catheterization units in Sohar Hospital and Nizwa Hospital, intravenous solutions preparation unit at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, and Muscat Recovery Center, in addition to the establishment of a number of pharmaceutical factories as part of the efforts to localize the pharmaceutical industry in the Sultanate of Oman.

The health sector witnessed a number of medical achievements, including the performance of complex medical operations by national staff, most notably: the separation of conjoined twins, the heart transplant from a brain-dead patient, the removal of a tumour using open skull technology while awake, and the implantation of a cochlear implant for a 9-week-old child.

Social development achievements included the establishment of the Social Protection Fund, now serving more than 1.45 million beneficiaries, and the National Autism Center, which provides specialised services to 222 beneficiaries. In culture, major national museums and centres were opened across several governorates, and Oman expanded its international cultural presence through exhibitions and global initiatives.

Economic diversification advanced through major mining projects, including Shuwaimiyah Mineral Industries, silica sand mining, and copper and gold exploration in Yanqul. Heavy and medium industries saw key milestones such as the opening of the Duqm Refinery, the Salalah Ammonia Plant, the Karwa Automobile Plant in Duqm, and new metal and advanced manufacturing facilities in Sohar.

Several major factories are set to begin operations next year, including the world’s second-largest polyacrylamide polymer plant and a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm.

Logistics infrastructure expanded with the completion of key road projects, the launch of Asyad’s Duqm Container Terminal, and the establishment of Hafeet Train Company to operate the 238-km Abu Dhabi–Sohar railway, which will cut travel time to 100 minutes.

Tourism developments included the Yiti Sustainable City project and the Muttrah cable car, set to open in early 2026.

Food security projects progressed with new aquaculture ventures, including abalone and shrimp farming, and largescale wheat production in Najd.

To empower national talent, Oman launched job-linked training programmes, the Tawteen platform, and new systems for capacity building and investor facilitation. A balanced investment approach was reinforced with the establishment of the OMR 2 billion Oman Future Fund.

Urban development included the Sorouh project, covering nearly 10,000 homes across 18 neighbourhoods, and Sultan Haitham City, designed for 100,000 residents. Oman also advanced plans for the region’s first commercial space launch port.

Oman launched the National Zero Carbon Neutrality Strategy, consisting of 212 projects and initiatives through 2025. Hydrogen Oman was formed to oversee the emerging green hydrogen sector. Numerous solar and wind projects, some exceeding 1,000 MW, were initiated across various governorates.

Green industrial projects, including green iron production and waste-to-energy facilities, advanced in Duqm and Barka. Five new nature reserves were established, bringing the total to 31 reserves and 33 environmental sites. The Oman Botanic Garden, the largest in the Arab world, expanded its database to more than 1,200 rare and endangered plant species.

Oman also launched the Green Mobility initiative, expanding electric vehicle systems to reduce emissions, and inaugurated the Gulf’s first ship recycling project.

Reforms in governance focused on strengthening judicial efficiency and public trust. Key initiatives included issuing Judicial Inspection Regulations, establishing the Investment and Trade Court, reducing the average period for appeals, activating remote litigation, and launching the electronic ‘Qadaa’ platform for judicial services.

Administrative development efforts included the ‘Tajawob’ platform for public feedback and the unified national e-government portal, which processed 14.5 million transactions in the first quarter of the year. More than 17,000 users are active on the ‘Wasool’ system, and 267 government services are now automated without human intervention.

Regulations for government project management were also introduced to enhance quality, oversight and resource utilisation.