Oman
The Gulf will take on the energy transition challenge
Gulf countries are vulnerable to shifts in the global energy market, but they also have resources to manage them
Gulf statesWary Gulf states will struggle for consensus on Iran
Regional countries are repositioning and opening new channels after US policy changes
Gulf statesFinancing shortfall will push Oman to uneasy austerity
New reform plans will struggle to address long-standing structural problems as well as the revenue impact of COVID-19
OmanProspects for the Gulf states in 2021
A Joe Biden presidency will present challenges for the oil market and regional politics
Gulf statesHydrocarbons will dominate Oman despite solar progress
As the economy struggles with long-term structural issues as well as the pandemic, Muscat looks at renewables
OmanNext-generation Gulf monarchs will set new rules
Power is shifting to a younger cadre, albeit unevenly; Kuwait’s new emir is twice as old as the emir of Qatar
Gulf statesOman’s new sultan will hasten decentralisation
A major administrative reorganisation and cabinet reshuffle includes a significant focus on local government
OmanSaudi Arabia will lead Gulf funds’ inward focus shift
Despite opportunistic investment during the global downturn, sovereign wealth funds will see new demand at home
Saudi Arabia
