The Sultanate of Oman City Transportation in the Sharing Economy: Problems for Sustainable Development
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This research analyzed the transportation issues in Oman towards the economic development sustainability of the country. The primary data used in this research by doing the activity of a questionnaire. The secondary data was collected through books, articles, online sites, and journals. The study resulted that the transportation improvement is effective to enhance the economic development in Oman. The improvements in the transportation sector are very effective for the provision of more employment to the people in Oman and enhance the logistics system efficiency. In addition, there will be the improvement in the production capacity of the companies in accordance with the increase in the transportation system and it leads the economic development of Oman. The adoption of train facilities is an asset for Oman to improve the transportation system effectiveness in the future for the economic growth development. Furthermore, the improvement in the sustainability is the best solution for the improvement of the transportation system sustainability in Oman. The strategy of enhancing the transportation activities will support Oman to enhance its economic development. The strategy of adopting the latest technological advancements is supportive for the transportation industry in Oman to overcome the challenges related to the technological advancements. The strategy of improving the infrastructure of Oman is most effective for the improvement of the transportation system in Oman.
Keywords: development, and infrastructure, economic growth, logistics system, sustainability, transportation system
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Al Mukhini, O. A., Balasa, A. P., & Al Maqbalia, S. I. (2021). The Sultanate of Oman City Transportation in the Sharing Economy: Problems for Sustainable Development. European Journal of Business and Management Research, 6(5), 26–38. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2021.6.5.1052
