In 2019, oman's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 4.3% to $76.3 billion.1 The hydrocarbon sector played a significant role in the country's economy, …
A geological and economic feasibility study conducted by MDO found large reserves of high-purity limestone, up to 15 million tonnes, in its concession area in Wadi Al Jizi. Therefore, a project will be developed this year to produce one million tonnes of limestone annually, which will be supplied to steel plants and a number of customers in …
could trigger other risks, which can amplify its impact on public finances. Macroeconomic downturns also tend to trigger the realization of these risks. 2. Oman's Ministry of Finance has identified key fiscal risks. Oman's General Budget outlined key potential fiscal and economic risks for the first time in 2023. These include oil price
Oman produced 91,966,872.800 metric tons of minerals valued at OMR 136,437,019.042 in 2015. The first quarter of 2016 saw the production pegged at 17,665,556.200 metric …
Speaking to the Observer just prior to his departure last week, back to his native Singapore, Lee spoke about the SEZ's potential to serve as a new engine of economic growth for Oman spanning ...
Oman's 3165 km of coastline produces 500,000 tonnes of fish per year, highlighting the potential for food processing to add value to an already productive sector. Construction. One of the strongest-performing sectors in recent years has been construction, and it continues to drive Oman's economic growth, with trickle-down effects into industry.
Oman Mineral Production: Volume: Limestone data was reported at 12,471.100 Metric Ton th in Dec 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,156.000 Metric Ton th for Dec 2015. Oman Mineral Production: Volume: Limestone data is updated yearly, averaging 3,294.000 Metric Ton th (Median) from Dec 1996 to 2016, with 21 observations.
For example, for the secondary salinization of the land in the Sultanate of Oman, the direct economic loss from mild to moderate salinity is about 1604 US dollars per hectare, and the direct ...
The total of aggregates produced in 2008 by weight was 69% limestone and dolomite, 15% granite, 7% traprock and 9% miscellaneous stones consisted of sandstone and quartzite, marble, volcanic cinder and scoria, slate, shell, and calcareous marl as shown in Fig. 1.By 2020, US production of crushed limestone is expected to increase …
This study aimed to analyze the economic effect of COVID-19 on Oman's tourism sector. The study sought to achieve three specific objectives, namely, to ...
By connecting ports and manufacturing hubs, the railway network will provide quarrying companies in Oman with direct shipping solutions to export their products to regional markets. This contributes to achieving the Oman Vision 2040, which aims for a diversified, competitive, and sustainable economy that features unified, modern …
Significant legislative developments in 2019 laid the groundwork for growth in Oman's mining sector. The full extent of the country's mineral wealth has only recently been realised, and with a number of projects under way across the sultanate, the sector has strong potential to affect positive economic diversification. At the same time, a …
For his part, Al Zubair Mohammed al Zubair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Ara" Natural Resources Company, said that the mining sector in Oman is a promising sector targeted by Oman Vision 2040 for economic diversification and the growth of the gross domestic product, due to the abundance of various metal types that …
The Himalayan mountains span over 2400 km across Asia and form one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, home to over 10,000 plant and 1200 vertebrate species (Pandit et al., 2014).Designated as an Endemic Area and Global 200 Ecoregion, the Himalayas play a vital role in influencing regional climate and supporting diverse …
The effect of environmental conditions in Oman on fecal coliform and antibiotic resistant bacteria viability rate in sewage sludge was studied by Al-Bahry et al. (Citation 2009, Citation 2014). Environmental pollution and contamination of underground water in Oman by different types of sludges were investigated by Al-Musharafi et al. ( …
In some ways, village life on Oman's Jabal Akhdar Mountain is the same as it has always been. Water still runs through the ancient aflaj channels. People still cultivate pomegranates, walnuts ...
Oman imports Limestone primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($294k), Saudi Arabia ($16k), and India ($5.83k). The fastest growing import markets in Limestone for Oman …
The hydrogeological effect of limestone extraction from open pits (quarries) depends on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal extent of the excavation, the methods ...
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said will continue to command political authority in 2024-28, although this could be tested by popular protests later in the forecast period. The risk of unrest is driven by both by elevated socioeconomic pressures relative to Oman's Gulf peers, and the possible imposition of economic austerity measures.
The major environmental impact of concrete comes from the CO2 emissions, produced during the cement manufacturing process. The main goal of this research project is to evaluate the efficiency of limestone powder as a partial cement replacement, in order to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This study utilizes limestone powders, …
The non-metallic mineral limestone has a purity of 99.8%, the highest in the world, and gypsum, of which Oman is the largest exporter globally, provide a steady source of GDP …
This research analyzed the transportation issues in Oman towards the economic development sustainability of the country. The primary data used in this research by doing the activity of a ...
The mining sector constitutes one of the basic economic pillars that Oman Vision 2040 seeks to establish. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is developing the …
5.1 Effect of cost and transportation of fly ash At most PPC producing plants, the main factor affecting the cost of production of cement is the variable cost of fly ash.
Oman - Oil, Trade, Fisheries: Oman is a rural, agricultural country, and fishing and overseas trading are important to the coastal populations. Oil in commercial quantities was discovered in Oman in 1964 and was first exported in 1967. Subsequently the production and export of petroleum rapidly came to dominate the country's economy. …
POTASH: Other new investments being pursued by GMG's to increase its existing portfolio in Oman include a doubling of limestone production from 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes per month, and an initial investment of between $300 and $500m in the sultanate's largest mining venture, a major project targeting the significant potash reserves located ...
The steel industry imports this material from UAE, Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam and Iran. India has limestone reserves in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha but steel-grade limestone is limited to a few states only. The limestone requirement is about 100 kg per tonne of liquid steel produced.
The Sultanate of Oman has adopted a new Mineral Wealth Law following the promulgation of the Royal Decree No. 19/2019. The new law came into effect on 14 March 2019 (i.e. …
In response to these challenges, the Omani government launched Oman Vision 2040, a long-term economic development plan aimed at reducing dependence on oil and gas revenues. The plan focuses on key sectors like tourism, manufacturing, logistics, fisheries, and mining, with the aim of creating a robust and diversified economy. ...
This article provides an account of the worldwide economic impact of the COVID-19 shock. In 2020, it severely impacted output growth and employment, particularly in middle-income countries. Governments responded primarily by increasing expenditure, supported by an expansion of the supply of money and debt. These policies did not put …
In March 2023, Oman invited companies to bid for seven new mining concessions across the country, with prospects for gypsum, dolomite, limestone, …
Limestone is a widely distributed rock, comprising about 15% of the sedimentary rocks on the surface of Earth and almost 10% of all the surface rocks of the planet (Parker, 1967). Limestone and dolomite are the more common carbonate rocks used in the industrial sector (Kogel et al., 2006).
