DEVELOPING CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRIES AND WORKFORCE This report examines how new clean-energy–related industries can be developed and sustained in Oman, drawing on international case studies and local labour market insights. It highlights global experiences from Germany, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco to illustrate different pathways for building renewable energy, electric vehicle, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Through these case studies, the report identifies the core challenges countries face when expanding into clean energy—such as market design, industrial policy, skills development, and long-term competitiveness—and extracts lessons relevant to Oman’s current economic transition. The study provides a structured assessment of sector development models (top-down vs bottom-up), the role of government interventions, the importance of education and workforce preparation, and the conditions needed to create sustainable employment in new energy sectors. It serves as a practical resource for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers working to align Oman’s clean energy ambitions with economic diversification and workforce readiness. Download
BUILDING WORKFORCE READINESS: THE OMAN CLEAN ENERGY LABOUR OUTLOOK This report analyzes the employment potential within Oman’s emerging green economy. It examines current workforce readiness, unemployment trends in clean energy sectors, and the country’s capacity to create new jobs in renewable energy, clean industry, and related technologies. The study evaluates key sectors with the highest potential for job creation, maps required skills and occupations, and assesses the preparedness of educational and training institutions. Using surveys, interviews, economic datasets, and advanced analytical tools—including occupational mapping, econometrics, machine learning, and strategic foresight—the report provides a forward-looking roadmap for developing meaningful employment opportunities in Oman’s clean energy transition. Download
BRIDGING THE CLEAN SECTOR GAP: EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND WORKFORCE IN OMAN This report provides an in-depth analysis of Oman’s employment landscape within the context of the clean and green economy. It explores rising labour market pressures, public expectations, and the growing demand for coherent employment strategies, driven by unemployment concerns and demographic expansion. The study highlights how jobseekers—despite being motivated and flexible—face structural barriers such as limited interview opportunities, experience requirements, and perceived bias in hiring. Download