With an increase in both government and private sector spending as a series of new infrastructure, tourism and social services projects are rolled out, Oman’s construction sector is set to experience...
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Economic Update | Oman: Spending on building
9 Mar 2012
Economic Update | Oman: Expanding mobile services
28 Feb 2012
With a reduction in mobile tariffs forthcoming, Omani telecoms companies are looking for new ways to attract customers by offering more advanced services at lower rates. The Ministerial Committee of...
Economic Update | Oman: Primed for consolidation
9 Feb 2012
Speculation is mounting that Oman’s insurance sector will witness further mergers and acquisitions if margins remain tight in the coming year. While the introduction of sharia-compliant insurance is...
Economic Update | Oman: Transport on the fast track
1 Feb 2012
Further progress towards the construction of a national rail network, along with long-awaited expansions in the port system, are highlighting Oman’s potential to become a lynchpin for commercial...
Economic Update | Oman: Regulating real estate
26 Jan 2012
The introduction of a real estate regulatory agency in Oman is expected to instil greater confidence among foreign investors and promote better practices in this growing segment.
Early this month the...
Economic Update | Oman: Year in Review 2011
12 Jan 2012
With forecasts predicting solid economic growth in 2011 and a political system that remained stable in spite of unrest rocking much of the Middle East, Oman looks set to see increased investor...
