Strategic Engagements providing in-depth insight into the Economy of Oman
Studies Covering Entire Range of Economy of Oman
Programme for Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement (PRICE) for Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Sultanate of Oman. The programme covered 168 industries in Oman and involved 140 consulting months to classify the units as successful, average performers, units that are sick and incipiently sick. The pioneering study which highlighted Industrial sickness in Oman, the reasons and remedies was completed in the year 2000.
A status survey of manufacturing industries in Dubai in association with Singapore Trade Development Board for Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai. The project covered 1500 industries and involved 56 consulting months and was done during the year 2000.
Industrial survey in connection with study on G.C.C. trade tariff rationalization for Ministry of Finance and Industry, United Arab Emirates in association with M/s. Maxwell Stamp Plc. During 2000.
Market Study for Industrial Gas Project in Oman, 2005
Study on the "Assessment of the consumer perception of Omani Products and the strategy for improving the performance of Omani Products in the domestic market" for Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) during 2006.
Economic Master Plan for Dakhliyah for Ministry of Commerce & Industry for Ministry of Commerce & Industry for situation analysis of the region, assessment of potential projects / project concepts in different sectors including, Tourism, Agriculture, Industries etc., estimates of investments along with an implementation plan. Client: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). Study conducted during 2006.
Feasibility Study on Investment Fund for Dakhliyah Region for OCCI, 2008
Comparative Analysis on the Cost of Industrial Production including Rent, Logistics, Raw materials, Utilities etc. in Oman and GCC Countries during 2008 for MOCI.
Survey of Prospective Business and Employment opportunities in Al Batinah Region for a period of 15 years from 2009-2024. The study included a detailed situation analysis, resource endowment (physical resources as well as infrastructure availability including port facilities, Industrial infrastructure etc.), to establish the potential business / employment opportunities as well as the social infrastructure requirements for a time frame of 15 years. Client: Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Study conducted during 2009.
Comparative Analysis on the Cost of Industrial Production in Oman and GCC Countries for DGI, MOCI 2010
Study on "Export strategy formulation to promote Omani products" for Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development (Currently PAIPED - Ithraa) to identify the various thrust products that have potential for exports and target markets that Oman can target. The export development strategy which consisted of a detailed action plan, implementation schedule and stakeholder responsibility matrix, was conducted during 2010.
Impact of the increase in the Natural Gas price hike on the manufacturing sector in Oman for MOCI.
Assess the impact of recent government policy changes on the manufacturing cost of Omani manufacturing sector for Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) during 2013.
"Assessment of manpower requirement for the manufacturing sector in the Sultanate for the next 10 years" conducted for Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) during 2013.
Consultancy services for Assessing Impact of Tariff Increase at the Border on the Crusher Units in Buraimi & Mahdah for MOCI, 2013.
Consultancy Services for "Study diesel subsidy" for MOCI, 2013
Consultancy services for providing Executive Support for the preparation of the 9th Five Year Plan, MOCI 2014
Study on the "Impact of Diesel price increase on consumer price of select Omani products and specific economic activities" carried out for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry during 2014.
Consultancy Services for Conducting Gap Analysis and Review Assessment of PAEW Communication strategy (2017 - 2021) conducted during 2016.
Consultancy Services for the "Study of the Services Industrial Areas (SIAs) in the Governorates of Muscat, North Batinah and South Batinah, Sultanate of Oman" during 2019 - 2020 for MADAYN (Public Establishment for Industrial Estates). The study is to provide world class infrastructure to these SIAs through investments and to ascertain long term sustainable income generation from these investments.
Consultancy Services for "Rehabilitation works of the infrastructure and integration works between existing area and expansion area (Phase 1 & 2) and new expansion master plan of Rusayl Industrial Estates" for MADAYN (Public Establishment for Industrial Estates).
Provision of Business Consultancy Services to SME for Occidental of Oman, Inc (OXY).
"Way Forward Strategy and Road Map" study for Invest Oman - Year 2023
Study for enhancing the Competitiveness of OPAZ free zones and Special Economic Zones - Benchmarking Study - Year 2023
Studies Related to Specific Sub - Sectors in Manufacturing
Sector study on Chemical Industries in the Sultanate of Oman including technology evaluation and productivity diagnosis for 34 industrial units in the Chemical Sector for Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducted during 2011.
Sector study on Food Industries in the Sultanate of Oman including technology evaluation and productivity diagnosis for 98 industrial units in the Food Sector for Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducted during 2009.
Sector study on Plastic Industries in the Sultanate of Oman including technology evaluation and productivity diagnosis for 47 industrial units in the plastic sector for Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducted during 2006.
Comparison of Automobile Spare Parts industry in the Sultanate of Oman and UAE and identifying potential business opportunities in the sector; for Ministry of Commerce and Industry during 2006.
Study on Investment Opportunities in Building Material Sector (excluding cement) conducted during 2008 for OCCI.
Study of LPG bottling sector in Oman during 2008 for Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Analysis of Manufacturing Sector in Oman - Secondary Research
Preparation of Annual Industrial report 2008 Issue (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) conducted during 2008.
Preparation of Annual Industrial report 2018 Issue (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
Compilation and publishing of "Oman Business Hand Book" (Hard Copy version and the electronic version) providing the detailed formalities, procedures and incentives for setting up a business in Oman for Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Compiling and Publishing Trade Secrets hand book an ITC publication for Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development (Currently PAIPED - Ithraa)
Projects Supporting Omani Exporters
Identification potential for export of 58 Omani products spread across various subsectors of manufacturing in Ethiopia through a detailed primary research of the Ethiopian market. The support included conduct of a comprehensive B2B event and further follow-up for successful of the export of goods. The study was conducted for Public Authority for Industrial Promotion and Export Development (Ithraa) in 2015
Identification potential for export of 58 Omani products spread across various subsectors of manufacturing in Singapore through a detailed primary research of the Singapore market. The support included conduct of a comprehensive B2B event. The study was conducted for Public Authority for Industrial Promotion and Export Development (Ithraa), in 2017.
Updation of Export Strategy for non-oil products of Omani Origin - for Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development, 2004
Retainer Consulting Support to MOCI
Training the officers and providing professional support to the Directorate General of Industry Ministry of Commerce and Industry, from 2006 to 2009
Training the officers and providing professional support to the Directorate General of Small & Medium Enterprises (SME), Ministry of Commerce and Industry during 2008 to 2015