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<article xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:ali="http://www.niso.org/schemas/ali/1.0/" article-type="research-article" dtd-version="1.2" xml:lang="en"><front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">INNOVATIVE ECONOMY</journal-id><journal-title-group><journal-title xml:lang="en">INNOVATIVE ECONOMY</journal-title><trans-title-group xml:lang="ru"><trans-title>Инновационная экономика</trans-title></trans-title-group></journal-title-group><issn publication-format="electronic">2413-5607</issn></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">48749</article-id><article-categories><subj-group subj-group-type="toc-heading" xml:lang="en"><subject>Articles</subject></subj-group><subj-group subj-group-type="toc-heading" xml:lang="ru"><subject>Статьи</subject></subj-group><subj-group subj-group-type="article-type"><subject>Research Article</subject></subj-group></article-categories><title-group><article-title xml:lang="en">Strategies for Promoting International Cooperation by Omani Companies</article-title><trans-title-group xml:lang="ru"><trans-title>Стратегии продвижения международного сотрудничества оманскими компаниями</trans-title></trans-title-group></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4153-8682</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name xml:lang="en"><surname>Aljahfali</surname><given-names>Said Ahmed Said</given-names></name><name xml:lang="ru"><surname>Аль Джахфали</surname><given-names>Саид Ахмед Саид</given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Master's Student, Department of National Economy, Faculty of Economics, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia</p></bio><bio xml:lang="ru"><p>Магистрант, кафедра Национальной экономики, Экономический факультет, Российский университет дружбы народов имени Патриса Лумумбы</p></bio><email>Said.aljahfali9909@gmail.com</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name-alternatives><name xml:lang="en"><surname>Voskerichyan</surname><given-names>Robert Oganesovich</given-names></name><name xml:lang="ru"><surname>Воскеричян</surname><given-names>Роберт Оганесович</given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of National Economy, Faculty of Economics, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia</p></bio><bio xml:lang="ru"><p>Кандидат экономических наук, доцент кафедры Национальной экономики, Экономический факультет, Российский университет дружбы народов имени Патриса Лумумбы</p></bio><email>voskerichyan-ro@rudn.ru</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib></contrib-group><aff-alternatives id="aff1"><aff><institution xml:lang="en">Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN)</institution></aff><aff><institution xml:lang="ru">Российский университет дружбы народов им. Патриса Лумумбы (РУДН)</institution></aff></aff-alternatives><pub-date date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2026-03-12" publication-format="electronic"><day>12</day><month>03</month><year>2026</year></pub-date><volume>12</volume><issue>2</issue><issue-title xml:lang="en"/><issue-title xml:lang="ru"/><history><date date-type="received" iso-8601-date="2026-03-06"><day>06</day><month>03</month><year>2026</year></date><date date-type="accepted" iso-8601-date="2026-03-06"><day>06</day><month>03</month><year>2026</year></date></history><permissions><copyright-statement xml:lang="en">Copyright ©; 2026, INNOVATIVE ECONOMY</copyright-statement><copyright-statement xml:lang="ru">Copyright ©; 2026, Инновационная экономика</copyright-statement><copyright-year>2026</copyright-year><copyright-holder xml:lang="en">INNOVATIVE ECONOMY</copyright-holder><copyright-holder xml:lang="ru">Инновационная экономика</copyright-holder><ali:free_to_read xmlns:ali="http://www.niso.org/schemas/ali/1.0/"/></permissions><self-uri xlink:href="https://journals.rudn.ru/in-econ/article/view/48749">https://journals.rudn.ru/in-econ/article/view/48749</self-uri><abstract xml:lang="en"><p><italic>            Oman, a strategic Gulf nation with a long-standing history of trade across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, has increasingly pursued international cooperation to diversify its economy and expand global business partnerships. This study aims to explore how Omani companies can enhance international cooperation amid global economic shifts and domestic challenges. A qualitative research approach was employed, incorporating case studies, government reports, and trade data to assess the capacity of Omani firms—particularly SMEs—to engage in international markets. The study analyzed trade barriers, regulatory frameworks, and bilateral/multilateral agreements. Findings reveal that Oman possesses abundant mineral resources (e.g., copper, zinc, cobalt), and its companies have the potential to leverage these through international collaboration. However, SMEs face constraints due to complex regulations, high interest rates, logistical inefficiencies, and limited market access. Programs like Omanization and Riyadh have yielded mixed results, particularly for SME growth. The study concludes that simplifying trade policies, enhancing logistics infrastructure, and expanding bilateral and multilateral agreements are essential for boosting Oman’s international business cooperation. Recommendations include targeted financial support for SMEs, digital transformation strategies, and strategic trade partnerships aligned with Oman Vision 2040.</italic></p></abstract><trans-abstract xml:lang="ru"><p><italic>Оман, стратегически важная страна Персидского залива с давними традициями торговли с Азией, Африкой, Европой и Америкой, все активнее стремится к международному сотрудничеству с целью диверсификации экономики и расширения глобального бизнес-партнерства. Цель данного исследования — изучить, как оманские компании могут усилить международное сотрудничество в условиях глобальных экономических изменений и внутренних вызовов. В исследовании использовался качественный метод, включая анализ кейс-стади, правительственных отчетов и торговых данных для оценки потенциала оманских компаний, особенно малых и средних предприятий (МСП), в выходе на международные рынки. Проведен анализ торговых барьеров, нормативно-правовой базы, а также двусторонних и многосторонних соглашений. Результаты показали, что Оман обладает богатыми минеральными ресурсами (медь, цинк, кобальт и др.), которые компании могут эффективно использовать при международном сотрудничестве. Однако МСП сталкиваются с препятствиями из-за сложного регулирования, высоких процентных ставок, логистических трудностей и ограниченного доступа к рынкам. Программы, такие как «Оманизация» и «Эр-Рияд», дали неоднозначные результаты для развития МСП. В заключении подчеркивается, что упрощение торговой политики, развитие логистической инфраструктуры и расширение международных соглашений имеют ключевое значение для укрепления международного бизнес-сотрудничества Омана. Рекомендации включают целевую финансовую поддержку МСП, внедрение цифровых решений и стратегические торговые партнерства в рамках «Видения Омана – 2040».</italic></p></trans-abstract><funding-group/></article-meta><fn-group/></front><body></body><back><ref-list><ref id="B1"><label>1.</label><mixed-citation>Al Badi K. Impact of policies vis‐à‐vis small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on economic development of the border city of Al Buraimi in Oman. Regional Science Policy &amp; Practice, 2019, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 613–621. DOI: 10.1111/RSP3.12217.</mixed-citation></ref><ref id="B2"><label>2.</label><mixed-citation>Al-Maadi K., Ramanathan K. Overview on the current status of SMEs in Oman: Challenges and recommendation. 2019. 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