List of companies of Oman
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Oman is an Arab country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Holding a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the nation is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares marine borders with Iran and Pakistan.
Oman's Basic Statute of the State expresses in Article 11 that the "national economy is based on justice and the principles of a free economy."[1] By regional standards, Oman has a relatively diversified economy, but remains dependent on oil exports. Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in Oman. Other sources of income, agriculture and industry, are small in comparison and account for less than 1% of the country's exports, but diversification is seen as a priority by the government.
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Active firms
State-owned firms
Defunct firms
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BankMuscat | Financials | Banks | Muscat | 1982 | Commercial and private bank |
| Central Bank of Oman | Financials | Banks | Ruwi | 1974 | Central bank |
| Muscat Securities Market | Financials | Financial services | Muscat | 1988 | Stock exchange |
| National Bank of Oman | Financials | Banks | Ruwi[2] | 1973 | Commercial bank |
| Ooredoo Oman | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Muscat | 2004 | Part of Ooredoo (Qatar) |
| Oman Air | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Muscat | 1993 | Airline |
| Oman Arab Bank | Financials | Banks | Muscat | 1984 | Commercial bank |
| Oman LNG | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Muscat | 1984 | LNG plant |
| Oman Oil Company | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Muscat | 1996 | State-owned oil and gas concern |
| Oman Oil Marketing Company | Industrials | Support services | Muscat | 2003 | Marketing and distribution |
| Oman Refinery Company | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Muscat | 1982 | |
| Omantel | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Muscat | 1996 | |
| Petroleum Development Oman | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Muscat | 1925 | |
| The Shaksy Group | Conglomerate | Muscat | 1976 |
See also
References
- ^ "Basic Statute of the State" (PDF). Ministry Of Legal Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2012.
- ^ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=10244904
