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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

Duqm is the home of a multi-purpose port, a dry dock and a special economic zone, all designed to boost economic development by connecting Oman with some of the world’s most crucial trade routes and enhancing access to the Arabian peninsula

With a vision to introduce Mongolian cashmere to the world stage and make it global brand, the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association went to promote their products at the Sourcing at MAGIC manufacturing show in Las Vegas this month (March 2014)

Pakistan's Minister for IT and Telecoms Anusha Rahman speaks to Upper Reach about the liberalisation of the Telecoms sector, the upcoming Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services, which she believes will help to expand the broadband consumer base. She also discusses the ICT manufacturing industry in Pakistan and untapped investment opportunities for foreign investors