The Sultanate of Oman confers supreme priority upon the healthcare sector, with the noble objective of delivering comprehensive and multifaceted medical care to its citizens and residents, embracing prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and health promotion. A strategic direction enshrining health as a paramount priority within Oman Vision 2040 has been articulated, crystallized in the pursuit of “a pioneering health system governed by global standards.”
The national report monitoring the indicators of Oman Vision 2040 for the health sector revealed conspicuous advancement in national indicators throughout 2024 and 2025. The Sultanate of Oman ascended to 55th position globally and 6th within the Middle East and North Africa in the Legatum Prosperity Index – Health pillar, representing an advancement of six ranks since 2019.
The inauguration of the National Health Policy constitutes a definitive roadmap for establishing an integrated and sustainable health system. In parallel, specialized initiatives dedicated to the enhancement of maternal and child health have diligently pursued the refinement of specialized services via the National Screening Program for Non-Communicable Diseases, the Diabetes Care Program, advanced fertility services, oncology care, cardiac care, and the combat of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases.
Pertaining to the development and expansion of health infrastructure, the year 2024 and the commencement of 2025 were marked by the inauguration of 10 health institutions, accompanied by the expansion and enhancement of facilities for 7 hospitals and 21 additional health institutions.
Work progresses assiduously on a portfolio of major ventures, which remain under construction, development and expansion. These encompass the National Virtual Health Centre and 9 hospitals.
The Sultanate of Oman has further secured qualitative triumphs in the realm of organ transplantation, most eminent among them the National Centre’s successful implantation of an artificial heart, the indigenization of organ transplant services, and the successful recommencement of corneal transplant operations at Al Nahdha Hospital. Present endeavours are focused upon the establishment of an eye bank, aiming to achieve self-sufficiency within a five-year horizon. The inaugural phase of the organ transplantation program witnessed a pronounced increase in kidney, liver, and corneal transplant procedures, crowned by the performance of the first heart transplant for an Omani citizen within the Sultanate of Oman. A regulatory statute was also promulgated to ensure the protection of the rights of donors and recipients within this vital domain.
A number of referral hospitals in the Sultanate of Oman have been honoured with international accreditation, namely: Al Masarra Hospital, Nizwa Hospital, and A’Rustaq Hospital, recognized for their dedication to patient safety. Moreover, Khoula Hospital was bestowed with the global “Baby-Friendly Hospital” accreditation by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, while the Royal Hospital secured the Platinum Status from Accreditation Canada International (ACI), counted among the most preeminent and distinguished international accreditations.
The Nuclear Medicine Department at the Royal Hospital has triumphantly concluded the Quality Assurance Audit in Nuclear Medicine Practices, conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), attaining an exceptional score of 92.5 percent. This distinguished result notably exceeds the global benchmark, which ranges from 56.6 percent to 87.9 percent, thereby elevating the department into the echelon of world-class centres distinguished by their unwavering commitment to the most rigorous standards of quality and safety.
In the realm of immunizations, the Sultanate of Oman has attained a preeminent coverage rate for essential childhood vaccines, surpassing 99 percent.
The Council of Oman, comprising its two chambers – the State Council and the Shura Council – perpetuates its profound dedication to integration and unified national action with the nation’s diverse institutions across all spheres. This commitment is channelled through its legislative mandate, encompassing its entrusted responsibilities in reviewing draft laws and international agreements, as well as proposing and refining legislation, all to bolster the nation’s developmental march. In parallel, the Omani judiciary strives to anchor a progressive and sophisticated justice system, predicated on unparalleled efficiency, the expeditious adjudication of cases, and the streamlining of legal procedures, thereby aligning with the imperatives of national development and global economic transformations. Moreover, the Sultanate of Oman assiduously cultivates robust financial and administrative oversight by championing the principles of transparency, accountability, and institutional and societal partnership, which collectively serve to embed the pillars of sound governance and advance the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
In the domain of environmental affairs and the promotion of its sustainability, the Sultanate of Oman has attained a distinguished environmental accomplishment by leading the list of the least polluted Arab nations in the 2025 Global Pollution Index, achieving a rank of 22nd worldwide. Oman’s receipt of the formal accreditation from the Ramsar Convention for designating the Wetland Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate represents the culmination of its sustained efforts to conserve biological diversity.
The inclusion of both the Al Jabal Al Akhdar Scenic Nature Reserve and the Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve within the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves serves to reinforce the synergy between environmental preservation and community development, thereby supporting the Sultanate of Oman’s comprehensive endeavours to achieve the aspirations of “Oman Vision 2040.”
The Sultanate of Oman has further augmented its air quality initiatives through a sophisticated network of 56 monitoring stations strategically distributed across its various governorates, operating to observe atmospheric variables and thereby inform environmental and public health policymaking. It has also adopted an integrated approach to protect the marine environment and enhance its sustainability through the implementation of a portfolio of meticulously considered projects and initiatives, an undertaking founded upon its possession of an extensive coastal stretch spanning approximately 3,165 kilometers, which hosts a singularly unique biodiversity.
Within the sector of agriculture, fisheries and water resources, the Sultanate of Oman continues its comprehensive initiatives to realize the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, by advancing the framework for food and water security and broadening investment horizons in these three pivotal sectors. These concerted efforts have resulted, by the end of October 2025, in 449 projects within the agricultural sector with an aggregate investment value of RO 1.853 billion. The fisheries sector has realized qualitative advancements, driven by aquaculture ventures and marine processing industries, with the total fisheries output in 2024 reaching approximately 901,000 tons, marking a growth rate of 13.5%. The value of fisheries production increased to RO 580 million, concurrent with the expansion of aquaculture projects whose cumulative investments surpassed RO one billion in 2025. Presently, the Sultanate of Oman maintains 82 dams with a total capacity of 110.154 million cubic meters for groundwater replenishment, and 117 dams for surface storage with a capacity of 1.624 million cubic meters in mountainous areas, in addition to 7 dams for flood risk mitigation, 13 artificial rain stations, and 4,173 aflaj (traditional irrigation systems or water channels), of which 3,050 remain functional, supported by 3,480 hydrometric monitoring stations, including 648 that operate via remote telemetry, all contributing to the highly efficient stewardship of water resources.
The Sultanate of Oman places paramount importance upon the youth sector, recognizing its profound consciousness and responsibility towards Oman’s present and future. It maintains a steadfast belief that the youth constitute the very foundation of the nation’s enduring renaissance and its perpetual source of vitality. From this profound conviction have originated the diverse programs and initiatives tailored to amplify their engagement and involvement, and to cultivate an environment conducive to creativity and innovation. This principle was affirmed by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, in his address commemorating Oman Youth Day, observed annually on 26 October. HH Sayyid Theyazin underscored that Omani youth are entirely worthy of confidence across all domains and are the standard-bearers of the Sultanate of Oman in the fields of science, knowledge, arts, technology, athletics, voluntary service, and all other spheres of endeavour.
The empowerment of Omani youth has been manifested through a distinguished portfolio of programs and projects conceived to cultivate their capacities and engagement in the nation’s development. Among the most eminent of these initiatives are the Youth Ambassadors Program for diplomatic and international readiness, the “Mustaed” camp for inculcating future-proof skills, and the Youth Excellence Award, which confers honour upon distinguished ventures. Further exemplars include the “Thank You, Our Youth” project, which illuminates inspirational young paradigms; the “Isnad” project, dedicated to fortifying voluntary service; and the Youth Initiatives Incubator, which nurtures the transformation of ideas into impactful enterprises. This constellation is complemented by the Youth Initiatives Forum, fostering collaborative partnerships; the “Tawasul” award for short films, enabling youth to articulate their causes through the art of cinema; and the National Debating Championship, established as a preeminent arena for youthful discourse.
