Move to open up more opportunities in Oman

In response to the ROP decision, Mohammed Hassan Al Ansi, vice-chairman of the Committee for Logistics and Transportation Affairs at the OCCI, welcomed the move, saying it will open up opportunities for investors to Oman and benefit the country’s economy.

Misuse of such facilities

However, Al Ansi warned against the misuse of such facilities.

“It is an excellent decision but it has to have regulations. The decision also includes more countries than the 22 that are already determined. If you want to bring investors and experts, they have to visit the country, study the market and asses the situation; three weeks wouldn’t be enough” said Al Ansi.

Saleh Saeed, the Head of the Economic Committee at the Majlis Al shura, said that this is a good move which will benefit the country from two sides. “Investors will get enough time to study the market and get good ideas about the economy of the Sultanate. Moreover, this will make the tourists stay longer and perhaps spend more in the Sultanate,” said Saleh. He added that such a move is always welcomed.

“This will benefit the economy of the Sultanate and also make investors’ lives easier when considering the Sultanate in their investment,” said Saleh.

“I believe it is a good move but they should also look at letting the other, closer countries get the multiple entry visa,” said Anvwar Al Balushi, Chairman of Anvwar Asian Investment Group.

This will benefit the economy of the Sultanate and also make investors’ lives easier when considering the Sultanate in their investment