Oman
Oil reliance will fall in Middle East and North Africa
Dependence on oil and gas revenues has fallen in the Middle Eastern and North African hydrocarbon-rich states since 2010
Middle EastOman’s demographics will present challenges
Oman is allowing citizens to marry foreigners without governmental permits, as the population grows by 8.2% year-on-year
OmanOman's economic prospects will improve
Oman's finance ministry figures highlight the government's ability to rein in public debt, supported by oil revenues
OmanMiddle East and North Africa face rising tax issues
Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy
Middle EastOman's diplomatic stature will rise
Muscat successfully contributed to de-escalating two sources of regional tension, the war in Yemen and Arab-Iranian ties
OmanGulf-Iranian ties will de-escalate regional tensions
Iran's March 10 agreement with Saudi Arabia to renew ties may be followed with another with Bahrain
Gulf statesOman airspace decision will not hasten Israel thaw
Oman opened its airspace yesterday to all civilian aircraft, allowing Israeli carriers to fly over Omani territory
OmanOman will face challenges in Syria mediation efforts
The Syrian president has visited Oman, on his first foreign trip since the earthquake
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