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The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has rapidly become one of the Gulf region’s most strategically positioned sovereign investment institutions. Established through Royal Decree No. 61/2020, OIA was created to manage, invest, and grow the Sultanate of Oman’s assets locally and internationally while supporting long-term national development and financial sustainability.

Operating across sectors including logistics, tourism, mining, ICT, energy, aviation, manufacturing, food security, and infrastructure, OIA plays a central role in advancing Oman Vision 2040 and positioning the Sultanate as a globally competitive investment destination.

Today, OIA’s investments span more than 50 countries, reflecting Oman’s increasingly global outlook and its ambition to diversify beyond hydrocarbons into innovation-driven and sustainable economic sectors.

Oman Vision 2040 and the Future of Economic Diversification

Oman Vision 2040 serves as the national roadmap guiding the Sultanate’s economic transformation. At the center of this vision is the development of a diversified, sustainable, innovation-led economy capable of competing globally while creating opportunities for future generations.

OIA functions as one of the primary institutional engines supporting this transition through strategic investments, public-private partnerships, industrial development, entrepreneurship support, infrastructure expansion, and international partnerships.

The Authority’s emphasis on technology, logistics, renewable energy, digital transformation, industrial zones, and sustainable development reflects Oman’s broader ambition to become a modern investment and trade hub connecting the Gulf, Africa, and Asia.

Oman’s Strategic Position Between Africa and the Gulf

Oman’s geographic position gives it unique strategic relevance within the Africa–MENA corridor.

With globally connected ports including Duqm, Sohar, Salalah, and Sultan Qaboos Port, combined with expanding logistics infrastructure and investor-friendly policies, Oman is increasingly positioned as a gateway for trade and investment flows between Africa, the Gulf, South Asia, and global markets.

OIA’s investments in ports, logistics, tourism, industrial development, and international partnerships demonstrate a long-term strategy focused on sustainable economic influence and regional connectivity.

TVOA and the Africa–MENA Strategic Bridge

As economic cooperation between Africa and the Gulf continues expanding, platforms capable of connecting investment, culture, trade, tourism, youth, and innovation are becoming increasingly valuable.

This is where The Voice of Africa (TVOA), under the leadership of the CEO,  Kadmiel Van Der Puije,is positioning itself as a strategic bridge between Africa and the MENA region through media, trade diplomacy, tourism platforms, youth engagement, investment storytelling, and institutional partnerships.

Following recognition from the Misk Foundation 20 under 30, TVOA continues developing platforms aligned with Oman Vision 2040, UAE Vision 2031, and Africa’s broader development ambitions.

Africa represents one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing regions. Oman represents stability, logistics strength, long-term investment thinking, and strategic access to global markets. The opportunity for partnership between both regions is substantial.

How TVOA’s Subsidiaries Align with Oman Investment Authority

TVOA Media

TVOA Media functions as a global African media and storytelling platform focused on journalism, digital communications, podcasts, documentaries, and strategic narrative development.

Its alignment with OIA comes through amplifying investment opportunities, tourism growth, innovation ecosystems, infrastructure development, and Africa–Oman economic partnerships that support regional economic integration.

Experience Africa

Experience Africa is one of the largest Pan-African cultural and business engagement platforms in Washington, D.C., bringing together governments, embassies, investors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora communities.

This aligns with OIA’s international positioning objectives by promoting African tourism, cultural diplomacy, trade relationships, and business engagement between Africa and the Gulf region.

Experience Africa Tours

Experience Africa Tours develops curated travel experiences connecting diaspora and global travelers to destinations across Africa and the MENA region.

Its alignment with OIA includes promoting tourism investment opportunities, hospitality partnerships, destination branding, and cross-regional business tourism connected to Oman’s tourism diversification strategy.

TVOA Trade, Investment & Tourism Forum

The TVOA Forum functions as a strategic engagement platform connecting governments, investors, entrepreneurs, development institutions, and business leaders.

This aligns directly with OIA’s priorities around economic diversification, foreign direct investment attraction, industrial growth, logistics, tourism development, and long-term strategic partnerships between Africa and Oman.

Ambassador of Africa

Ambassador of Africa is a youth empowerment and leadership platform focused on internships, scholarships, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities for African youth.

Its alignment with OIA comes through shared priorities around innovation, entrepreneurship, youth development, skills building, and preparing future generations for leadership within modern economies.

TVOA Sports

TVOA Sports operates as a sports diplomacy, athlete branding, recruitment, and sports media platform connecting African talent to global opportunities. This aligns with Oman’s growing investments in tourism, youth development, international visibility, and economic sectors connected to sports and entertainment.

How TVOA’s Social Impact Partners Align with Oman Investment Authority

The Father’s Haven Foundation

The Father’s Haven Foundation focuses on orphan care, youth mentorship, education, leadership development, and community empowerment initiatives across Africa.

This aligns with OIA’s sustainability and community participation priorities by supporting long-term human capital development, social stability, and future economic inclusion.

The Countess Foundation

The Countess Foundation empowers women and girls through entrepreneurship, vocational training, leadership mentorship, and economic inclusion programs.

Its alignment with OIA comes through shared objectives around inclusive development, SME empowerment, innovation ecosystems, and creating opportunities for women within sustainable economic growth sectors.

Naberm Montessori School

Naberm Montessori School focuses on values-driven education, creativity, leadership development, and globally competitive learning environments for African children.

This aligns with OIA’s long-term investment philosophy by contributing to education, innovation capacity, future workforce development, and human capital sustainability.

Conclusion

The Oman Investment Authority is helping shape a future where Oman stands as a globally connected investment hub built on sustainability, diversification, innovation, and long-term economic resilience.

As Africa and the Gulf deepen their economic relationships, institutions capable of connecting investment, trade, tourism, culture, innovation, and youth across both regions will become increasingly influential. The future of Africa–MENA cooperation will be built through strategic partnerships that create shared prosperity across generations.

 

Kadmiel Van Der Puije Receives Misk 20 Under 30 Award from HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Foundation

 

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