Oman
Middle 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
OmanGulf-US defence ties will improve
A meeting between the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday focused on defence cooperation
United StatesEconomic needs could weaken Omani neutrality
Oman and Saudi Arabia yesterday signed 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding for investment in various sectors
OmanOman-Israel ties will not improve in short term
Parliament has approved a draft amendment that would further criminalise and expand a boycott on Israel
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