Oman has been ranked 55th globally in the inaugural Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, a comprehensive new benchmark released by Henley & Partners in collaboration with AlphaGeo.
With a total score of 63.80 out of 100, the Sultanate has been officially placed in the “Favourable Outlook” category, signalling its strength as a stable and attractive destination for international capital.
The score, which looks at 226 countries, compares a country’s ability to adapt and recover to its exposure to geopolitical, economic, and climate hazards. Oman’s performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5.
Based on the data, the nation has one of the lowest rates of political instability, inflation, and currency volatility in the world. Although physical vulnerability to the climate is still the main obstacle, the Sultanate’s strong institutional framework offers a sizable cushion for long-term growth.
The paper identifies many important factors that support Oman’s stability. The country demonstrated a great ability to control public debt while preserving a stable social environment by achieving high scores of 0.78 for fiscal policy room and 0.75 for social advancement.
Additionally, a transparent and trustworthy environment for international corporate interests is highlighted by constant ratings of 0.58 for external accounts and investments, backed by a 0.55 rating for governance quality.
Oman is ranked higher than Bahrain and lower than the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Switzerland and Denmark topped the worldwide score, demonstrating how smaller, more adaptable nations are increasingly serving as the cornerstones of global resilience.
According to the report’s conclusion, in a more unstable global economy, countries most dedicated to fostering resilience via innovation and governance will continue to draw the best talent and investment.
Dr Christian H Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners, told the Muscat Daily, “This index is a new, useful tool in understanding where true sovereign risks and resilience lie. For investors, companies and global citizens, it offers unprecedented clarity on where to place confidence and capital in the years ahead.”