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Once a backwater on the Arabian Peninsula’s economic, political and geographical periphery, Oman’s star is rising. Strategically located close to vital global trade routes, yet lacking the vast oil wealth of its GCC neighbours, the Sultanate holds increasing sway in international geopolitics. At home, political reform is being prioritised, while the economy is being structured with greater impetus on industry, tourism and aviation

Coming of age Oman is looking to consolidate reforms and economic growth in 2012, on the back of oil and gas revenues, though it will be mindful of the reasons behind the unrest which hit the normally serene country last year more..

Taking the path less trodden Oman Air’s recently-retired chief executive Peter Hill leaves a carrier on a sound financial footing and with a clear, if cautious, roadmap for future growth more..

Life on the edge Oman’s second city, Salalah, reluctantly finds itself on the front line of international anti-piracy efforts, as it positions itself as a strategic global trading post more..

Spring of surprise Challenge turned to opportunity in 2011 as Oman reaped the benefits of social and political turbulence elsewhere in the region more..

Taking centre stage Brett Egan, interim chief executive of the Royal Opera House Muscat, describes the challenges of running a ‘not for profit’ cultural project and its impact on Omani ?and GCC culture more..