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With an exceptionally long coastline of over 3000km long, Oman's National Ferries Company is a significant contributor to the country’s transport infrastructure, both for the population and tourists – who can experience the majestic coastal scenery with a first class service. As Oman begins to open up to more and more tourists, CEO of the NFC Mr. Mehdi Mohamed Al Abduwani, talks to PM communications about the importance of developing a better integrated tourism and transport infrastructure system in order to attract a greater number of visitors, as well offer improved services to Omani citizens

The sultanate is transforming itself into a more competitive place to do business to steer its economy into new waters

Operating in key industry sectors and market segments such as automobiles, heavy equipment, consumer electronics and construction, Y K Almoayyed and Sons is an example of one of Bahrain's most successfully diversified companies. In an interview with PM Communications, Managing Director Ms. Mona Y. Almoayyed talks about how the company operates in line with the country's Vision 2030, its dominance in Bahrain industry and its expansion into the GCC region

Oman’s new Islamic banking sector is expanding rapidly and is set to take on a major role in the nation’s progress

Public bodies universities and telecoms play a role in enabling diversification through ICT infrastructure development and knowledge transfer

As the public healthcare system struggles to sustain its world-class levels of service to a growing population, the private sector is being asked to lend a hand

According to its CEO, Mr. Lloyd Maddock, 2013 was a “milestone” year for Ahlibank Oman after its assets grew by 19% - three times the sector average - andit opened six Islamic “Al-Hilal” branches, as well as moving into a new head office branch in January of this year. With this “tangible statement of intent” and 2014 having stared positively, Mr. Maddock tells United World about the banks plans for further investment, expansion and the healthy outlook of the Omani banking sector in general

Oil and gas reserves that require ever-greater technical skills to extract mean Oman’s petroleum industry is pioneering new methods that have revitalised the nation’s oil sector, while economic diversification will reduce its reliance on petroleum revenues

While developing its tourism infrastructure, Oman is keen to maintain its distinct cultural identity

The sultanate’s transport and logistics infrastructure provides solutions to increasing demand