Aviation
GROWING GLOBAL REACH Unique worldwide, Oman’s aviation sector embodies the integrative and collaborative approach seen throughout the Sultanate O man’s aviation sector is expected to contribute more than USD 3.5 million to the Sultanate’s GDP by 2040, according to the Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC). The aviation sector works collaboratively to further the aviation sector’s development and with other sectors to develop value chains and create global markets. Says Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, CEO, Oman Airports: “The aviation sector in Oman is unique worldwide. We are all under one umbrella with a common goal: to develop future possibilities for Oman, to leverage people, talents and infrastructure, contributing to Oman’s Vision 2040 by developing the sector’s business potential and promoting it globally. “We are a catalyst and enabling sector for tourism and logistics and a trade exchange house, sending
The National Air Cargo Strategy Aims: an increase in cargo tonnage to 780,000 tonnes by 2030 and 1.5 million tonnes by 2040; helping key businesses improve their operations. Oman Airports has worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, as well as select light industries such as the e-commerce market, to develop innovative approaches to grow Oman’s global reach.
“Oman offers fantastic connectivity: we fly to 54 destinations via Oman Air directly and 100 others via partners. We welcome 10 million passengers a year and more than 20 million through our airports. Two thirds of the world’s population is only six hours from Muscat. “Our award-winning airports welcome 13 carriers including BA and KLM.” The new 2018 terminal at Muscat International Airport (MCT) achieved a global ranking of 10 within the 10-20 million visitor category at the 2019 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. Shabib Al Maamari, Sector Development & Promotion Expert
Trade Exchange House “In 2018 we looked at the exporting of fish by air and saw great opportunities. So we worked with the fishermen to understand the product, and then with markets to see what they wanted. We educated the fishermen in what type of processing, packing, labelling and delivery to the airport was required. Now, fish caught at six in the evening are on the shelves of a Paris hypermarket by nine in the morning. So we have developed a value chain for that business. Now we are looking at fruits and vegetables and the development of an air corridor. These are unique ecosystems,” says Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air.
our Omani products right across the world. Oman Airports can be the value engine of Oman’s economic growth by fully unlocking the potential of the Sultanate’s logistics sectors.”
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