Oman Vision 2040 is the national reference for economic and social planning for the period of 2021-2040, and the source of national sector strategies and five-year development plans. It was put in place under the wise guidance of His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, and carried forward by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik.
After being developed with extensive participation by the community, Oman Vision 2040 was approved by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik in 2020, then it was put into action as of early January 2021 and will remain in force till 2040.
The Timeline of Oman Vision 2040
Royal directives and establishment of the main committee
2013
Work of the National Priorities and Strategies Alignment Committee
2015-2016
Adoption of Vision pillars
January 2017
Establishment of committees and work teams
March 2017
Assessment of the current situation
October 2017
Future Foresight and scenarios
December 2017
Identification of strategic directions and objectives
March 2018
Communication initiatives
July 2018
Identification of indicators and targets
December 2018
Preparation of the initial Vision document
January 2019
The National Conference
January 2019
Preparation of the final Vision document
2020
Establishment of Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
August 2020
Launch of vision document
December 2020
Pillars and Priorities
4 Main Pillars
People and Society
Economy and Development
Governance and Institutional Performance
Sustainable Environment
12 National Priorities
Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities
Health
Citizenship, Identity and National Heritage and Culture
Well-being and Social Protection
Economic Leadership and Management
Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability
Labour Market and Employment
The Private Sector, Investment, and International Cooperation
Development of Governorates and Sustainable Cities
Environment and Natural Resources
Legislative, Judicial and Oversight System
Governance of State’s Administrative Bodies, Resources and Projects
Society Participation
In order to enhance the role of the different sectors of the Omani society in building the future of our country, Oman Vision 2040 has developed a participatory approach at which individuals from different parts of Oman shared their views and inputs at different stages of the Vision development. It targeted the government and private sectors, civil society institutions, municipal councils, academic institutions, and other sectors such as women, youth, media professionals, people with special needs, university and school students, in addition to a group of expatriates.
Key statistical data for society participation
more than
41,000
Participants in developing Oman Vision 2040, as follows: