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Rumours that outgoing Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh would go into exile in Oman following his departure from Sana'a have proved to be unfounded. Diplomats in Muscat had claimed... 2012-01-31


Economy

Oman's economy expanded by 3.6% in real terms over the first half of this year, according to figures announced by the finance ministry. The figure compares with a real GDP growth rate... 2011-08-25


Economy

Government spending is set to rise by 9% in 2012, the finance ministry announced on Aug 23. The increased expenditure will 'finance infrastructure and raise more jobs for graduates',... 2011-08-25


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Economy

Inflation in Oman looks set to remain steady over the coming months. According to the Central Bank of Oman's latest CPI figures, year-on-year inflation fell to 3.2% in March, down from... 2011-08-12


Economy

Although protests in Oman have been on a relatively small scale, the persistence of them after already-four months leads us to believe that tensions will persist in the near term.... 2011-06-14


Economy

Despite the government's pessimistic projections, and the very likely increase in current spending this year, we believe Oman's fiscal position will remain strong for the foreseeable... 2011-05-31


Economy

The increase in government spending announced as a response to unrest at the start of 2011 will boost household consumption as well as fixed investment this year, leading us to revise... 2011-05-31


Economy

Despite escalating unrest across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, we stand by our view that Oman's economy will weather the political crisis relatively well, and forecast... 2011-04-15