Ahmed Mohammed Salem al-Futaisi

Institution: Oman Transport Ministry
Position: Transport and communications minister

From roads and ports to airports and railways, Ahmed Mohammed Salem al-Futaisi is leading a raft of major investments in Oman’s transport network. Almost $9bn in construction contracts are currently being executed in the sultanate, led by major investment in airports and roads.

The development of the Muscat and Salalah international airports are major schemes currently under way, along with four new local airports that are intended to regenerate the regions. Looking to the future, Al-Futaisi is planning a new rail network for Oman that is planned to be part of the proposed GCC network and will begin with an initial 230-kilometre phase connecting Sohar with Muscat, then a second phase, which will be 560km long, running south from Muscat to the new industrial port at Duqm.

A final 580km phase to Salalah is also being considered. Al-Futaisi also sits on the board of directors at Oman Shipping Company.

Website: www.motc.gov.om