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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has changed worldwide due to the acute financial and economic crises that the world has witnessed in the last decades. The world economy changed rapidly, where many states became hostile towards FDI, particularly in conflict zones. Such an attitude has changed since many countries realized the benefits of FDI and its contribution to their economies. The research uses a qualitative method to provide more substantial evidence for the findings through convergences and rationale of finding. It will also increase the generalization of the results and adds to a better understanding of FDI and encourage researchers to identify the barriers and obstacles in attracting more FDI projects to Oman, such as legislative, bureaucracies, market size, and the investment climates. The outcome of this research reveals the challenges that foreign direct investment in Oman. These are bureaucracy, the investment climate, which is related to the rules and regulation, the market size of Oman, which is considered very small in international scales, and the Omanization project, which aims to replace the expatriate's workforce with nationals. This research paper conducted a SWOT analysis for Oman's investment environment, which showed many strong points as Oman enjoyed many opportunities that the government might take as the opportunities to use those as drivers to enhance the foreign direct investment inflow to Oman. Much of the analysis showed some weak points where the government should tackle it and improve it. This study took Singapore and the United Arab Emirates as secondary case studies, where both states had a successful experience in attracting foreign direct investment due to different policies where the Oman government can learn from such practices.

The investment law in Algeria has undergone a significant transformation in its relationship with foreign investments. Initially, the system relied on strict oversight of investments to protect the country's economic sovereignty; however, over time, the policy shifted towards a more flexible system to meet global and local economic challenges. This shift has helped attract foreign investments, particularly in new sectors such as manufacturing and renewable energy, contributing to economic diversification and reducing dependence on oil. Recent reforms in investment laws aim to improve the business environment in Algeria by streamlining procedures and providing incentives for investors. Algeria also seeks to enhance its position as a global investment destination while maintaining its economic stability in the face of ongoing challenges. These reforms are a fundamental step towards achieving sustainable economic development and creating job opportunities for citizens. In this context, the study recommended several steps to improve the investment environment, including simplifying administrative procedures, enhancing education and training to prepare national workforce, supporting innovation and technology, and achieving a balance between protecting economic sovereignty and openness to global investments. It also emphasized the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation to support the national economy and achieve long-term stability.