Vol. 9 No. 37 (2026) | articles

Determinants of Startup Success in the Sultanate of Oman: An Analytical Literature Review

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Khalid bin Salam bin Salem Al-Amri
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2026-02-20
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Abstract

This study analyzes the determinants of startup success in the Sultanate of Oman, employing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology that synthesizes 38 studies and reports selected from 94 initial sources across Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and EBSCO. The study proposes a three-layer conceptual framework linking macro-environmental conditions, enabling factors, and entrepreneur-level competencies to startup performance outcomes. Findings identify four primary success determinants: early-stage financing, the regulatory environment, human capital development, and digital innovation. Official data confirm the sector’s momentum, with SMEs contributing 21% of Oman’s GDP in 2024 and the country ranking 8th globally in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. This study addresses a research gap in the Omani entrepreneurship literature and offers actionable recommendations for policymakers and entrepreneurs.

Keywords
Startups Oman Success Factors Vision 2040 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Digital Innovation
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