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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Oman 2016

Oman, located on the south-eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, is the only member of the GCC located outside the gulf. Leveraging its strategic location on the Strait of Hormuz, the government is ramping up infrastructure investment in line with the sultanate’s goal of establishing itself as a global logistics centre. Oman Vision 2020, the country’s long-term development plan, emphasizes the...

Oman’s long history of political stability coupled with its favorable international trade agreements and special economic zones has ensured strong growth in economic output and exports in recent years. The fall in global prices is undoubtedly a concern for the sultanate, but the sustained focus on diversification schemes, as well as the country’s ongoing spending commitments on big-ticket projects should ensure steady growth moving forward.

Articles & Analysis | Useful numbers in Oman from The Report: Oman 2016

 

Agriculture & Fisheries (24) 696 300 Authority for Electricity Regulation (24) 609 700 Awqaf & Religious Affairs (24) 644 999 Capital Market Authority (24) 823 100 Central Bank of Oman (24) 777 777 Civil Services (24) 689 999 Commerce & Industry (24) 873 900 Defence (24) 312 605 Diwan of Royal Court (24) 742 000 Education (24) 773...

 

LANGUAGE: Similar to other GCC member states, Arabic is the official language of Oman, although English is widely spoken and understood. Using English to get around or conduct business in the capital, Muscat, or other hubs such as Sohar or Salalah, is relatively easy. Locals do appreciate the...

Articles & Analysis | Oman hotel and services from The Report: Oman 2016

 

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Solid performance in the non-oil sector of the Omani economy steered the country towards relatively sound growth in 2015, with the financial services industry in particular helping to cushion the blow of lower energy prices.

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