Oman

The overall economic outlook remains very favourable, on the back of continued strength in oil and gas exports and firm growth in domestic economic activity. Nominal growth is projected... 2006-06-16

Provisional trade data for the first quarter showed continued strength in the external position. Total exports rose 35.3% y-o-y to OMR2.06bn, while total imports rose 14.7% y-o-y... 2006-06-16

As far as the government sector is concerned, we also expect rising non-oil earnings in line with stronger domestic demand. However, we do expect a slightly lower budget surplus of... 2006-04-19

According to preliminary output data from the Ministry of National Economy, nominal GDP rose 23.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first three quarters of 2005, underpinned by the continued... 2006-04-07

The Kingdom will soon gain its first private radio and television stations. The Oman News Agency reports that two private companies will soon be granted licenses to broadcast in the... 2006-02-14

Although oil production is in long-term decline, the oil and gas sector will enjoy positive growth in 2006 and 2007. In 2006, a jump in gas output will offset a modest decline in... 2006-02-14

The first confirmed human case of bird flu in Iraq in late-January, following 23 infections in Turkey, is confirmation that the disease has spread from its Asian base.

The first confirmed human case of bird flu in Iraq in late-January, following 23 infections in Turkey, is confirmation that the disease has spread from its Asian base.

The country's first private television and radio stations will soon begin operations. Following the new media law passed in 2004, the Ministry of Information is expected to grant... 2005-12-21

BMI View: We have revised our 2005 real growth estimate up to 4.1% in the light of Q1 data on government spending, which rose 26.4% y-o-y in January-March this year. Since government... 2005-11-09