Plan to raise contribution of tourism to the GDP

“Currently, Oman is ranked 43rd in the global logistics sector index but by 2040 we expect it to be ranked 10,” added Al Bimani.

Outcomes

Talking about the meeting, Dr Khamis Al Jabri, chairman of the implementation and Follow-up Support Unit (Tanfeedh), said, “Today, we will be presenting to you the outcomes and stages of all the projects since the launch of Tanfeedh two years ago.”

With regard to the developments in the energy sector, it was revealed that a first-of-its-kind solar project would be launched in 2023. The Ibri solar project is considered the first renewable energy project in the Sultanate that uses solar cell technology. The project is estimated to produce 500 megawatts, which is equivalent to providing 33 thousand homes with electric energy.

Renewable energy

In the next five years, the energy sector will see a significant shift towards renewable and sustainable energy.

Beginning with the commercial operation of the Dhofar wind power project sometime next year, starting from 2020 to 2023, four other solar projects will be launched in Amin, Ibri, Manah, and Adam.

This is in addition to two wind power projects in Duqum and Sur and another project to produce electric power from waste.

Looking at the goals of the fisheries sector, Eng Yaqoob Al Busaidi, Director General of marketing and fishery investment, said, “Oman’s production of fish accounts for 31 per cent of all fish produced in the Gulf Cooperation Council.”