Priorities related to people and society:
1- Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities
Strategic Direction: Inclusive Education, Lifelong Learning, and Scientific Research that Lead to a Knowledge-based Society and Competitive National Talents
2- Health
Strategic Direction: A Leading Healthcare System with International Standards.
3- Citizenship, Identity and National Heritage and Culture
Strategic Direction: A Society that is Proud of its Identity and Culture, and Committed to its Citizenship
4- Well-being and Social Protection
Strategic Direction: A Decent and Sustainable Life for All.
Objectives
A healthy society free of health risks and hazards, where “health is the responsibility of all”
Qualified national talents and capabilities leading scientific research and innovation in healthcare
A decentralised healthcare system operating with quality, transparency, fairness, and accountability
Technology-driven medical systems and services, and high-quality preventive and clinical healthcare across all levels
Diversified and sustainable funding sources for the healthcare system
Economy and Development
1-Economic Leadership and Management
Strategic Direction: A Dynamic Economic Leadership with Renewed Capabilities Operating within an Integrated Institutional Framework
2-Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability
Strategic Direction: A Diversified and Sustainable Economy that Is Based on Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, Operates within Integrated Frameworks, Ensures Competitiveness, Embraces Industrial Revolutions and Achieves Fiscal Sustainability
3-Labour Market and Employment
Strategic Direction: A Dynamic Labour Market that Attracts Talents and Keeps up with Demographic, Economic, Knowledge and Technological Changes
4-The Private Sector, Investment, and International Cooperation
Strategic Direction: An Empowered Private Sector Driving a National Economy that is Competitive and Aligned with the Global Economy
5-Development of Governorates and Sustainable Cities
Strategic Direction: Comprehensive Geographic Development Through Decentralisation and the Development of Limited Urban Hubs; and the Sustainable Use of Lands
Objectives
To identify, every 5 years, sectors that drive economic diversification and other complementary sectors
A regulatory environment and governing legislations that are renewed, flexible, up to date and ensuring equal opportunities
A competitive, diversified and integrated economy based on foresight, innovation and entrepreneurship
Advanced base and IT infrastructure that empowers all sectors, and is capable of keeping pace with the latest developments and cyber security challenges
Informed, integrated and sustainable fiscal, monetary and economic policies, and budgets that ensure effective use of public revenues
A research and development ecosystem spanning the various sectors and institutions
Governance and Institutional Performance
Priorities related to governance and institutional performance:
1-Legislative, Judicial and Oversight System
Strategic Direction: Participatory Legislative System; Independent, Competent and Swift Judicial System; and Effective and Transparent Oversight
2-Governance of State’s Administrative Bodies, Resources and Projects
Strategic Direction: Flexible, Innovative and Future-Shaping Administrative Bodies Operating with Good Governance
Objectives
Flexible legislations and an independent legislative branch possessing full power
An effective and independent oversight system that adopts transparency and disclosure to combat corruption, with the media assuming an active and insightful role
Swift, impartial and competent judicial system that employs forward-looking technologies
A society that is legally educated and actively engaged in legislative and oversight processes
Effective alternative dispute resolution methods that render Oman a global centre in this area
National talents who are specialized, qualified and trustworthy in the areas of legislation, judiciary and oversight, and who operate in an attractive environment
A comprehensive oversight system that protects national assets and applies the principles of accountability
Responsible State Agencies
With comprehensive governance, effective oversight, swift justice system, and efficient performance
Sustainable Environment
Priorities related to sustainable environment:
1-Environment and Natural Resources
Strategic Direction: Effective, Balanced and Resilient Ecosystems to Protect the Environment and Ensure Sustainability of Natural Resources to Support the National Economy .
Objectives
An environment that ensures balance between environmental, economic and social requirements, according to sustainable development guidelines
Renewable energy, diversified sources of energy, and rationalised consumption to achieve energy security
Environmental ecosystems that are of high quality and free from pollution
A green and circular economy that addresses national needs and moves consistently with the global trends
Food and water security achieved through renewable resources, advanced technologies and optimal exploitation of Oman strategic location and biodiversity
Environmental awareness coupled with the effective implementation of sustainable consumption and production rules
Sustainable use of and investment in natural resources and wealth to deliver high added value
Safe and well-preserved, with effective and balanced ecosystems and renewable resources