OIC’s investments are based on sound fundamentals gained through the experience of its professional team and the expertise of its shareholders. It works in the interest of its investors by carefully assessing market conditions and establishing an investment strategy that achieves superior risk-adjusted returns.

The focus of OIC’s investments is to nurture businesses within sectors that present an opportunity to add value and have an inherent competitive advantage. These sectors include the following, however, OIC sets no limitations on where it can invest within Oman; Oil & Gas, Power & Water Production, Construction Services, Building Materials, Aviation, Manufacturing, Financial Services, IT & Management Systems, Environmental, and Mining.

Oman Investment Corporation has developed a disciplined investment process which includes active deal sourcing, rigorous deal evaluation, creative structuring, consistent negotiation of the best possible terms, diligent post acquisition monitoring and the effective and continuous formulation of the most appropriate exit strategy on each investment.

We always emphasize a careful evaluation of each opportunity taking into account the following criteria as priorities: 

• Businesses that need the combination of expertise and capital.

• Understanding of the business in which it invests.

• Potential for value creation.

• Excellent management teams and potentials positive cash flows, plus other checks and balances.