Explained: How Dhofar Is Turning Into An Economic Powerhouse

Explained: How Dhofar Is Turning Into An Economic Powerhouse

Muscat: From leisure tourism to manufacturing plants and a strategically located port. Business Live Middle East reports on how the Governorate of Dhofar is turning into an economic powerhouse in the region.

Picture lush green mountains, tranquil streams of water and fauna to match, and monsoon (Khareef) rains in the Sultanate. It's hard to not hark back to the serene atmosphere etched deep in our minds by Salalah –  a city within the southern Governorate of Dhofar.

However, set aside its facsimile and you'll find a region chock-full of potential for investors in sectors ranging from agriculture, tourism, and even manufacturing.

Glimpses from the ‘Dhofar – The Future Roadmap' webinarThis was brought to light during the ‘Dhofar – The Future Roadmap' webinar hosted by the Oman Economic Review team and preceded by experts in the industry