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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">48750</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">The Impact of Integrating Oman's Logistics and Mining Infrastructure for Sustainable Economic Growth</article-title><trans-title-group xml:lang="ru"><trans-title>Влияние интеграции логистической и горнодобывающей инфраструктуры Омана на устойчивый экономический рост</trans-title></trans-title-group></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0411-7932</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name xml:lang="en"><surname>Al Moatasem</surname><given-names>Ahmed Saif Al Farsi</given-names></name><name xml:lang="ru"><surname>Аль Моатасем</surname><given-names>Ахмед Сейф Аль Фарси</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>Barc4everau@gmail.com</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name-alternatives><name xml:lang="en"><surname>Karzanova</surname><given-names>Irina  Викторовна</given-names></name><name xml:lang="ru"><surname>Карзанова</surname><given-names>Ирина  Viktorovna</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>karzanova-iv@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/48750">https://journals.rudn.ru/in-econ/article/view/48750</self-uri><abstract xml:lang="en"><p><italic>Oman’s strategic location and abundant natural resources have positioned the country to become a key player in regional trade and industrial development. Recognizing the untapped potential of its logistics and mining sectors, Oman has launched national strategies such as Vision 2040, the Oman Logistics Strategy (SOLS 2040), and other sector-specific initiatives to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil revenues. This study aims to assess the integration of Oman’s logistics and mining sectors as a pathway to sustainable economic growth and enhanced global competitiveness. The research employs qualitative analysis of policy documents, government reports, and recent investment agreements to evaluate sectoral performance, modernization efforts, and alignment with national development goals. With the aim of raising its GDP contribution to 14 % and creating over 300,000 employment, logistics sector in Oman is rapidly changing due to critical infrastructure projects like the Oman Rail–Etihad Rail partnership. Concurrently, modernization initiatives and global collaborations are reviving the mining industry, which aims to contribute 0,4 % of GDP by 2040. The study concludes that the integration of logistics and mining infrastructure will be pivotal in driving economic growth and accelerating diversification, thus supporting Oman’s long-term goals under Vision 2040 to build a resilient, competitive, and sustainable economy. </italic></p></abstract><trans-abstract xml:lang="ru"><p><italic>Благодаря своему стратегическому положению и обилию природных ресурсов, Оман занимает важное место в региональной торговле и промышленном развитии. Осознав неиспользованный потенциал логистического и горнодобывающего секторов, страна запустила национальные стратегии, такие как «Видение Омана 2040», Логистическая стратегия Омана (SOLS 2040) и другие отраслевые инициативы, направленные на диверсификацию экономики и снижение зависимости от нефтяных доходов. Цель данного исследования — оценить интеграцию логистического и горнодобывающего секторов Омана как путь к устойчивому экономическому росту и повышению глобальной конкурентоспособности. В работе используется качественный анализ политических документов, государственных отчетов и недавних инвестиционных соглашений для оценки эффективности секторов, усилий по модернизации и соответствия национальным целям развития. С целью увеличить вклад логистического сектора в ВВП до 14</italic><italic> </italic><italic>% и создать более 300 000 рабочих мест, в стране реализуются крупные инфраструктурные проекты, такие как проект железной дороги Оман–Этихад. Параллельно проводятся инициативы по модернизации и международному сотрудничеству, направленные на восстановление горнодобывающей отрасли, которая стремится внести 0,4</italic><italic> </italic><italic>% в ВВП к 2040 году. Авторы приходят к выводу, что интеграция логистической и горнодобывающей инфраструктуры сыграет ключевую роль в стимулировании экономического роста и ускорении диверсификации, тем самым поддерживая долгосрочные цели Омана, изложенные в «Видении 2040», по созданию устойчивой, конкурентоспособной и прочной экономики.</italic></p></trans-abstract><funding-group/></article-meta><fn-group/></front><body></body><back><ref-list><ref id="B1"><label>1.</label><mixed-citation>The Mining Sector in Oman: Diversification and Sustainable Development. StoneNews.eu, 28 Aug. 2024. Available at:  https://stonenews.eu/the-mining-sector-in-oman-diversification-and-sustainable-development/ (accessed: 02.05.2025).</mixed-citation></ref><ref id="B2"><label>2.</label><mixed-citation>Al Balushi Yousuf. Opportunity Oman: Mining. Oman Observer, 3 Apr. 2023. 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