Workshop Reviews Eleventh
Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030)

Muscat, 21 May (ONA) — The
Ministry of Economy, represented by the project team preparing the Eleventh
Five-Year Development Plan, today organized a workshop to present the general
framework of the plan and proposed programs for the priority of sustainable
governorate and urban development.

The workshop was inaugurated by
Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy.

This workshop complements the
participatory planning approach adopted by the Eleventh Five-Year Development
Plan, expanding its scope at both the central and governorate levels. These
strategic programs follow an integrated methodology to achieve balanced
development across all governorates, support decentralization, complete the
legislative framework, and enhance economic and social opportunities—ensuring
equitable distribution of development resources and sustainable growth in all
regions.

During the workshop, an overview
of the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan and proposed programs for
sustainable governorate and urban development was presented. The event also
included interactive sessions through working groups, where participants
discussed a range of proposals and recommendations to refine development
programs in line with the actual needs of each governorate.

The Minister of Economy stated
that the workshop aligns with national efforts to achieve the objectives of
“Oman Vision 2040,” a pivotal phase in advancing economic and social
transformation. Building on the accumulated expertise from previous plans, the
aim is to formulate more integrated and effective strategic policies and
programs, he added.

The workshop saw the
participation of 200 national experts, including members of the central
technical teams responsible for drafting the plan and representatives from
governorates across various government and private sector entities.

The plan was devised using a
comprehensive, scientific, and participatory methodology, drawing on
international best practices and lessons learned from previous plans while
ensuring alignment with the strategic approaches of “Oman Vision
2040.” The methodology emphasizes integration across development sectors,
incorporating national sectoral strategies—including urban development
strategies and outputs from national programs and labs—alongside diagnostic and
analytical studies and reports to define national priorities based on current
realities and challenges.

The workshop was attended by some
Royal family members, Governors, the Head of Oman Vision 2040 Follow-up
Implementation Unit, members of the Supervisory Committee for the preparation
of the plan, and Omani competencies from the central technical teams involved
in drafting the plan, as well as participants from all governorates.

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