Oman
New labour law will accelerate 'Omanisation'
The government is trying to push the private sector to employ more nationals
OmanOmani fiscal plans will depend on social impact
Positive economic trends will give the government space to build the country’s long-term fiscal resilience
OmanOman's state-society relations may slowly change
The government shows readiness to accept changing dynamics within Omani society, allowing Omanis to marry foreigners
OmanOmani sultan’s trips will elevate his personal status
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said visited Egypt, and will follow this with a trip to Iran on May 28
OmanOman's prudent fiscal policy will boost confidence
Moody’s raised Oman’s financial status to Ba2, highlighting the government's ability to meet financial obligations
OmanOil 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
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