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OMAN: Funding for diversification will expand
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286147
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This comes on the back of government efforts to implement reforms, including the passage of a new labour law in July. The law aims to support growth and increase the employment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281249
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Leading international credit ratings agencies had upgraded their outlook for Oman in early 2023. Positive reviews reflect the sultanate’s improved financial performance in 2022…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280281
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As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282174
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OMAN: Labour law will accelerate 'Omanisation'
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280811
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OMAN: Demography will present challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278517
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279486
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OMAN: Muscat aims to manage economic protests quietly
The additional income is being partly used to direct support to poorer segments of society. However, this has not ended the mounting popular pressure for accelerated change. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266079
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Anti-expatriate sentiment in Kuwait.