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After four decades of increasing prosperity and quality of life, Oman is tackling new and distinct challenges to maintain the momentum of its development

Next to one of the most ambitious developments in Oman – an emerging global-scale maritime gateway that ranks among the biggest logistics projects throughout the Middle East region – is an area of protected natural beauty that juxtaposes Duqm’s organically evolved past with its master-planned future

This report has been made possible in part by a special partnership between World Report and Times of Oman

While Kuwait enjoys one of the best healthcare systems in the world, the country suffers of the highest rates of diabetes with 25-30% of the population already living with the chronic disease. In an interview with United World, Director General of the world renowned Dasman Diabetes Instiute – Dr. Kazem Behbehani – says that while the only real way to combat the oncoming of the disease is through the promotion of more healthy lifestyles, he also stresses how DDI has developed one of the world’s most productive biomedical and clinical research and training programs, its work with the government to provide public health policy support, and its cooperation with major institutions such as Harvard University

MAESCO, or the Malaysia Association of Energy Service Companies, was formed to bring together Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) within the nation under one entity. Talking to PM Communications, President of the organization Mr. Zulkifli Zahari stresses the country's efforts towards energy efficiency, such as the Green Tech policy, Malaysia's energy collaboration with other countries, and the ‘win-win’ situation of the energy performance contracting model

The Malaysia Oil and Gas Services Council (MOGSC) is committed to promoting the Malasian Oil and Gas Services sector and also promotes the country as a reginal hub for Oil and Gas services. In an interview with PM Communications, President of the company Sofiyan Yahya talks about the country's strategic location, its business diversity, “Malaysionisation” and the this years up coming oil and gas conferences

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