Muscat – More Omanis are investing in the country’s economy than ever before. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of individual Omani investors reached 180,000 in 2024, showing a steady rise in participation in the capital markets.
This growth reflects increasing financial awareness among citizens and the success of government efforts to involve Omanis more in investment and wealth creation.
The surge also supports the Oman Vision 2040 strategy, which aims to diversify the economy beyond oil and empower the private sector.
Analysts say the rise in local investors signals strong confidence in Oman’s markets and growing interest in sectors such as real estate, technology, logistics, and renewable energy.
By channeling money into these areas, citizens are helping stimulate the market, create jobs, and strengthen the role of the private sector in driving growth.
The government continues to introduce programs to promote financial literacy and encourage citizens to explore safe investment opportunities. Such efforts are seen as vital in creating a sustainable, knowledge-based economy that is less dependent on oil revenues.
Experts believe the growing number of Omani investors will not only deepen the country’s financial markets but also prepare citizens to play a larger role in the region’s evolving economic landscape.
With rising participation, Oman’s economy is expected to benefit from greater resilience, innovation, and long-term stability.
