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While the hydrocarbon industry remains as a strong backbone to the Omani economy, the sultanate is promoting other sectors and industries as well as bolstering... Nov 21, 2014
Government | Middle East | Oman
A free trade agreement between the two nations has boosted two-way trade. Ithraa, Oman’s investment promotion agency, supports the government’s... Nov 21, 2014
Government | Middle East | Oman
Life expectancy is way up and infant and child mortality rates are down. Now the Ministry of Health looks to private players to further improve quality... Nov 21, 2014
Health | Middle East | Oman
Oman targets innovation and R&D to enhance national capability and competitiveness in a transformative vision centered on its human resources Nov 21, 2014
Science & Technology | Middle East | Oman
Low income tax, free zones, 100% foreign ownership of businesses and of course an excellent geographic location make Oman a top investment destination Nov 21, 2014
Science & Technology | Middle East | Oman
Companies like AVOD and Teejan are attentive to the needs of the markets, and successfully grow their activity base and product lines accordingly Nov 21, 2014
Industry & Trade | Conglomerate | Middle East | Oman
The government is now developing ports, railways, roads and airports in such a way that they will conveniently link up to move cargo and passengers seamlessly. Nov 21, 2014
Infrastructure | Middle East | Oman
Duqm is home to a Special Economic Zone, complete with world-class infrastructure, including a port, which will serve the area’s mining and other... Nov 21, 2014
Infrastructure | Middle East | Oman
Foreign oil & gas firms capitalize on the sultanate’s friendly and welcoming environment. Nov 21, 2014
Energy | Middle East | Oman
Despite its stunning landscapes and rich culture, Oman is only just now becoming a tourism hotspot in the Middle East. Nov 21, 2014
Tourism & Culture | Middle East | Oman
Oman has it all. Nov 21, 2014
Tourism & Culture | Middle East | Oman
Through its investment of $800 million in Oman’s oil and gas industry by end of 2014, and another $900 million earmarked through to 2017, CC Energy Development... Jun 23, 2014
Energy | Middle East | Oman
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. Hilal Ali Zaher Al Hinai... Oct 23, 2014
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. AbdulBaki to discuss their... Oct 23, 2014
Creating a knowledge economy based on scientific and technological research and innovation... Oct 22, 2014
Oman is in the midst of huge development of its transport. United World asked Mr. Paul Gregorowitsch,... Sep 30, 2014
The Al Bustan Palace (a Ritz Carlton-run hotel) is set in one of Oman’s most serene oceanfront... Jul 17, 2014
Situated on the southeastern seaboard of the Sultanate of Oman, overlooking the Arabian Sea... Jul 14, 2014
Oman’s Minister of Transport and Communications Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Salem Al-Futaisi talks... Jul 14, 2014
HH Sayyid Faisal Bin Turki Al Said of the Oman Public Authority of Investment Promotion an... Jun 25, 2014
Established in 1974, Teejan Group has emerged as one of the most prominent and leading conglomerates... Jun 13, 2014
CC Energy Development is a Lebanese company that has been operating in Oman since 2008. CEO... Jun 12, 2014
Spread along a stunning 6km stretch of Muscat’s coastline, this world-class mixed-use community... May 27, 2014
Mr. Saeed Saleh Saeed Al Kiyumi, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks... May 14, 2014
Nawras describes itself as ‘Oman’s customer friendly communications provider.’ In an... Apr 08, 2014
Acting CEO of the Oman Shipping Company (OSC) Mr Tarik Al Junaidi talks to United World about... Apr 07, 2014
With an exceptionally long coastline of over 3000km long, Oman's National Ferries Company is... Mar 27, 2014
According to its CEO, Mr. Lloyd Maddock, 2013 was a “milestone” year for Ahlibank Oman... Mar 27, 2014
SARCO's story reflects the history of Oman. Its CEO, Ajay Ganti, emphasizes transparency, communication... Dec 07, 2012
Ali bin Masoud Al-Sunaidi highlights downstream industries as the way forward for Oman and... Dec 05, 2012
John Cunneen, Executive Director, and Qais Saud al-Zakwani, Deputy Executive Director of Oman's... Nov 15, 2012
Dozens of companies such as Al Ghalbi actively participate in the sultanate’s vision to create... Nov 13, 2012
Gong Changli, CEO of Daleel Petroleum, speaks with United World about its operations in Oman,... Oct 24, 2012
CAPITAL:
Muscat
AREA:
119,500 square miles; slightly larger than the UK and Ireland combined
POPULATION:
3,154,134 update paises set descripcion = 2013 est.)
LABOUR FORCE:
968,800; about 60 per cent of which is non-national update paises set descripcion = 2007 est.)
PUBLIC DEBT:
4.1% of GDP update paises set descripcion = 2012 est.)
GDP update paises set descripcion = purchasing power parity):
$91.54 billion update paises set descripcion = 2012 est.)
GDP update paises set descripcion = per capita):
$29,600 update paises set descripcion = 2012 est.)
GDP update paises set descripcion = real growth rate):
5% update paises set descripcion = 2012 est.)
CURRENCY:
Omani rial update paises set descripcion = OMR); pegged to the US$ at $1 = 0.3845 rials
INFLATION RATE:
2.9% update paises set descripcion = 2012 est.)
INDUSTRIES:
crude oil production and refining, natural gas and LNG production; construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, optic fibre
EXPORTS:
petroleum, reexports, fish, metals, textiles
IMPORTS:
food, livestock, lubricants, machinery, equipment, complete goods
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