Factors Influencing Foreign Direct Investment in Oman: A Report

This report examines the factors that encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Oman. It begins with an executive summary outlining the importance of FDI for economic growth, particularly in developing nations. The study utilizes a qualitative research approach, relying on secondary data and thematic analysis to identify key motivators for FDI. The research aims to assess these factors and their impact on Oman's economic growth, providing insights for economic researchers and policymakers. The report also includes a literature review of previous studies related to FDI and economic development. The findings will inform decisions on how to strengthen these factors to boost economic prosperity in Oman. The report concludes by highlighting the relevance of FDI to the economic stimulus of Oman.

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Topic : ……To identify facts that encourage foreign direct investment in Oman.
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1. Executive Summary
This research is pertaining to the topic of Foreign Direct investment (FDI) in Onam.
The FDI in general terms account for the investment done by the company or an
individual in one country to another country having a business interest. It plays an
important role in the growth and development of a country. There are times when
the domestically available capital is not sufficient for the purpose of effectively
meeting with the overall development of the economy. Furthermore, private
investment into the infrastructure, energy or water is the main and the crucial
drivers of the economy as it supports in creating jobs and wages which is an
important part of the economic growth and development. Thus, the foreign capital
seen as the only way in order to fill this gap among the domestic savings and
investment. This study presents about the factors which results into increase in the
FDI in Onam. These factors are basically the motivators which encourages FDI and a
critical analysis of the same which will help in drawing a better insight into the
research topic and gathering knowledge on various aspects. FDI inflows can affect
the growth of the economy mostly in regard to the emerging economies like Oman.
Under this research, the qualitative research approach is being utilized and the data
is collected from the secondary sources. In addition, it will state about the impact of
increase in FDI over the economic growth of the country Oman. This study makes
use of the thematic analysis in respect to critically analyze and discuss the factors
in detail pertaining to the increasing foreign direct investment in Oman. On the
basis of the findings, the decision would be undertaken in respect to how these
facts can be further strengthen in order to boost the economic growth and
prosperity in the economy.
2. Key Words .
FDI, motives for FDI, economic growth, tax etc.
3. Introduction and Research Problem .
FDI basically refers to the investment which is made by the firm or individual of one
country into another country. It is very much significant for the developing nations

where the funding is needed for business expansion. This research is based on FDI
in Oman and presents about the factors that results into increase in the FDI. The
research problem pertaining to this study is that whether the facts or the factors
which results into rise in FDI are for short term or long term and identifying these
factors with greater accuracy which will make this research more reliable and valid.
4. Previous Studies And References .
Ali Ibrahim, O., Eltayeb Mohamed Abdel-Gadir, S. and Devesh, S., 2019. The
potential of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a means of developing ports:
Evidence from Oman. International Journal of Maritime History. 31(4).
pp.879-895.
Hussein, M. A. and Ahmed, H. M. S., 2019. The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment
on Economic Growth in Oman (1990-2014). Global Journal of Economics and
Business–Vol. 6(3). p.552.
Jamei, N. H., and et.al., 2020. The long run relationship between fish production,
marine trade balance and foreign direct investment. Maritime Business
Review.
Loftus, J., Leo, K., Daniliuc, S., Boys, N., Luke, B., Ang, H., & Byrnes, K. (2020).
Accounting for mineral resources. In Loftus, J., Leo, K., Daniliuc, S., Boys, N.,
Luke, B., Ang, H., & Byrnes, K., Financial accounting (pp. 1281-1298).
Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd.
5. Research Aims .
The aim of the study is to assess factors which motivates towards FDI in Oman.
6. The importance of the Research for Oman Economic Stimulus .
This research study will result into determining the impact of rise in FDI in Oman
over its economic growth and development. This research will be relevant for the
economic researchers who are conducting the same or similar study. It will
beneficial for the economic development of the country a sit highlights the
relevance of FDI over the economic stimulus.
7. Research Methodology .
Particulars Method
Research type Qualitative
Research approach Inductive

Research philosophy Interpretivism
Data collection Secondary data collection
Data analysis Thematic perception test