Logistics: A Critical Element In Oman's Development

Oman's strategic geographical location has long established the country as a centre for trade, connecting the Middle East to Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent to the East, Iran to the North and Africa to the South. Key to Oman's status in this regard is the fact that it is the only member of the GCC to be situated outside the Gulf of Arabia meaning that cargo ships seeking to dock in Oman's ports need not pass through the politically sensitive Strait of Hormuz.

It is only recently, however, following implementation of the "Tanfeedh" initiative, that Oman has started to fully leverage its strategic location and embrace the opportunities presented by developing itself as a key logistics hub in the Middle East, with aspirations of becoming a major global player in this sector.