Oman

BMI View: We do not see any threat to Oman's high political risk ratings in the short to medium term.

BMI View: Kuwait's move to re-peg the dinar to a weighted basket of currencies is a clear signal that it is not prepared to wait for the other GCC states: it backs up our view that... 2007-05-21

Oman fares well in our new ratings system, largely as a result of top scores in the policy-making process and policy continuity categories. Clearly, it is one of the most stable countries... 2007-05-09

We have left our real GDP growth forecasts unchanged, and continue to project growth of 4.4% this year and 4.5% in 2008, falling to 3.3%, 2.9% and 3.2% for the remaining three years... 2007-05-09

BMI View: We have warned in the past about Omani price pressures, and the slide of the dollar in the weeks since we mentioned it only adds to our

We have left our real GDP growth forecasts unchanged, and continue to project growth of 4.4% this year and 4.5% in 2008, falling to 3.3%, 2.9% and 3.2% for the remaining three years... 2007-03-30

The Omani government continues to reinforce its own popularity among the native population through spending and reforms: living standards are high, and will remain so even as oil... 2007-03-30

BMI View: The S&P decision to upgrade Oman's long-term foreign currency ratings from A- to A is of course good news, and supports our overall positive view of the country. However,... 2007-03-27

BMI View: The government continues to enjoy widespread popularity, in spite of friendly relations with the US, and we expect continued stability throughout the forecast period, barring... 2007-03-27

BMI View: The growth outlook is good, notwithstanding a small downturn towards the end of the forecast period, with risks stemming from inflation, oil prices and the potential imbalances... 2007-03-14