CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND RESEARCH IN OMAN'S INNOVATION SYSTEM: ANALYZING GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX DATA FOR 2012-2024

This article examines Oman's human capital and research performance in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2012 and looking forward to 2024. The analysis shows that Oman has experienced significant ranking changes (both positive and negative) in education and research indicators. Oman has excelled in producing science and engineering graduates, but its ranking on human capital and research indicators is still very low compared to OECD countries. Researchers believe that these results point to areas where investment and policies need to be improved, focusing on R&D and quality of education. If Oman can adopt these measures in conjunction with the overarching goals of Vision 2040, they will make a significant contribution to increasing innovation in the country and contribute to the success of the indicators, ultimately leading to an improved GII ranking as a result of refinement the innovation environment.