Muscat - Comprehensive Overview of the City, PEST Analysis and Analysis of Key Industries including Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction and Retail

Abstract

Summary

“City Profile - Muscat” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Detroit.

Muscat Governorate is one of the 11 governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The governorate accommodated 1.33 million inhabitants or 26.2% of Oman’s population in 2021. Although Muscat Governorate’s economy is predominantly industry oriented, in recent years, the share of service sector in the economy has risen. The governorate contributed 26.2% to the GDP of Oman in 2021.

The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Scope

- The service sector remains the key contributor to the regional economy - and the major employer.
- The governorate's tourism sector was affected in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With relaxation of air travel restrictions, the tourism and hospitality sector in the governorate is expected to see an upswing in visitors.

Reasons to Buy

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

Content

Table of Contents

City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
Appendix
Sources
Further Reading
Ask the Analyst
About MarketLine
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Muscat Governorate - key facts, (estimates), 2021
Table 2: Muscat governorate - real GDP and real GDP growth 2000-25
Table 3: Muscat governorate - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Table 4: Muscat governorate - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25 ($)
Table 5: Muscat governorate - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 6: Muscat Governorate - main universities, 2021
Table 7: Muscat governorate - population comparison, 2000-25 (million)
Table 8: Muscat governorate - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 9: Muscat Governorate - mass transit network indicators, 2021 (number)
Table 10: Muscat Governorate - Muscat International Airport - key airport indicators, 2017-21*
Table 11: Muscat Governorate - office rents, 2019 (number)
Table 12: Muscat Governorate - guests in hotels, 2018-20 (number)
Table 13: Muscat Governorate - overnight stays in hotels, 2018-20 (number)
Table 14: Muscat Governate - hotel establishments by category, 2018-20 (number)
Table 15: Muscat Governorate - MICE and other events

List of Figures
Figure 1: Muscat Governorate - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Figure 2: Muscat Governorate - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Figure 3: Muscat Governorate - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25
Figure 4: Muscat Governorate - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Figure 5: Muscat Governorate - population comparison, 2000-25
Figure 6: Muscat Governorate - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)