𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐎 𝟏𝟐𝟐.𝟖𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Oman’s wholesale and retail trade sector expanded 5% in the first half of 2026, reaching approximately RO 1.735 billion, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. Foreign investment in trade activities also increased 9.7% to RO 305.3 million, while re-exports recorded stronger growth of 13.6% to about RO 1.14 billion. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion said the figures reflect continued expansion in commercial activity and growing use of Oman’s ports, airports, border crossings and wider logistics infrastructure. It is also advancing digital services through the Oman Business Platform and working to simplify trade procedures, support e-commerce, strengthen competition and attract further investment.