Oman
March 1, 2000
The Sultanate of Oman is a monarchy which has been ruled by the Al Bu Sa'id family since the middle of the eighteenth century. It possesses no political parties or directly elected representative ins
February 27, 2000
Oman has transformed itself from a subsistence economy into a modern vibrant one with all of the amenities during the last 30 years, according to a gr
February 20, 2000
Oman crumbled in front of its fans on home turf against Switzerland losing 1-4 in its opening game of the Four-Nation Soccer Tournament at the Sultan
February 14, 2000
Trade and Investment Foreign Investment Requirements The Foreign Capital Investment Law of 1994 provides the legal framework within which foreigners may invest and carry on business in the Sultanat
Banking and Currency Foreign Currency Control Oman’s exchange system is free of restrictions on payments and transfer for international transactions, and the Omani trade system may be regarded as v
On November 6, 1996, by Royal Decree 101/96, the Sultan established the current Constitution of the Sultanate of Oman, known as the “White Book” in the form of a basic law. The Constitution provides
The government's emphasis on income diversification has opened the country to foreign participation in the economy, particularly in the form of joint ventures. Oman is actively seeking private foreign
Oman is one of the smallest oil producers in the Gulf region, although its strategic location on the Strait of Hormuz leading into the Gulf necessitates 40 percent of the world's oil supply to cross t
General Data Population 2.4 million (1999), including approx. 600,000 expatriates Annual Population Growth Rate (estimate) 4.9 percent Religion Islam Government Constitutional Monarchy Language
February 10, 2000
People living in Oman now have the opportunity to see indigenous relics and art that date back several millennia at the Cultural Club in Al-Qurum, rep
February 9, 2000
The Minister of Interior has scheduled a camel race for Monday in Sumail, according to the Oman Times daily. The race will be held on the Hassas race
February 7, 2000
A 45-year-old British journalist is biking across Oman for a month and dispatching reports on business, environment, women, development, travel and ar
February 3, 2000
The Royal Oman Police [ROP] arrested a group of 6 drug traffickers who have been smuggling and storing the narcotics in the Sultanate. The Oman Obs
January 31, 2000
Six prominent British physicians lectured at a conference in Oman on the significance of recent developments in the medical sector and the role of uni
Delegates from several Arab countries gathered in Oman to discuss ways to protect their Arabian Oryx populations. The Oman observer daily reports tha