Oman http://www.alacrastore.com/country-snapshot/Oman 25 Nov 2009 12:37:31 EST en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20091123T141900_0002eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20091123T141900_0002normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Omani authorities have made progress with a number of diverse power generation projects over recent weeks. A consortium has been selected to advise the government on the development of the sultanate's...23 Nov 2009 07:42:18 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20091123T141900_0002News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanElectricityEnergyEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091119T041000_0020eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091119T041000_0020normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT GLOBAL ASSUMPTIONS ...20 Nov 2009 08:06:28 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091119T041000_0020Interest rate forecastFinanceVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BM_BM_MAIN_20091201T000000_0000eiuftxml/BM_BM_MAIN_20091201T000000_0000normThe global gas market is beset with contradictions. In the long term there are grounds for concern about whether supply will be ade- quate to meetdemand, which isset to increase by ##% between #### and #### according to the International...19 Nov 2009 07:32:26 EST110.00Business Middle EastEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBM_BM_MAIN_20091201T000000_0000BMAlgeriaBahrainEgyptJordanLebanonLibyaMiddle EastMiddle East & North AfricaMoroccoOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSudanSyriaThe Occupied TerritoriesTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesAutomotiveConsumer GoodsElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesOil and gasTelecoms and TechnologyTravel and TourismUtilities22336445175272374849536070EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091109T203800_0004eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091109T203800_0004normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT OUTLOOK FOR ####-## DOMESTIC POLITICS: The long-established structures of political power are expected to remain stable over the forecast period. Sultan Qaboos is believed to command wide popular...17 Nov 2009 08:08:46 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091109T203800_0004OutlookEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0032eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0032normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sovereign risk Stable. Oman is expected to be able to meet its debt-payment obligations without difficulty, owing to relatively strong fiscal (especially in ####) and current-account surpluses and...17 Nov 2009 08:08:41 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0032Country risk ratingEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0003eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0003normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...17 Nov 2009 08:08:40 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0003Latest indicatorsEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0085eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0085normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see graphic below Please see graphic below ...17 Nov 2009 08:08:35 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0085Economic structureEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0001eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0001normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Outlook for ####-## Monthly review ...17 Nov 2009 08:08:33 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0001OutlookPoliticsVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0084eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0084normCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...17 Nov 2009 08:08:32 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_00842-year forecastEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T020500_0008eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T020500_0008normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Land area: ###,### sq km Population: #.##m (#### Ministry of National Economy mid-year estimate), including ###,### expatriates Main regions: Population (####) Muscat (capital): ###,### Dhofar: ###,###...17 Nov 2009 08:08:31 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T020500_0008BackgroundEconomyVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0002eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0002normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Sultanate of Oman Form of state Monarchy Legislature There is no national legislature. The Council of Oman debates policy but does not legislate. It comprises the ##-member Majlis al-Shura...17 Nov 2009 08:08:29 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091117T140500_0002Political structurePoliticsVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CS_CSOM_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000eiuftxml/CS_CSOM_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000normOman All queries: Tel: (##.##) #### #### E-mail: london@eiu.com Next report: Full schedule on www.eiu.com/schedule Country Risk Service November #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### ISSN ####-####...16 Nov 2009 07:42:16 EST495.00Country Risk ServiceEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCS_CSOM_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000OMOmanCSEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CR_CROM_MAIN_20091109T000000_0000eiuftxml/CR_CROM_MAIN_20091109T000000_0000normOman ## Country Report November #### www.eiu.com © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Political structure Sultanate of Oman Monarchy There is no national legislature. The Council of Oman debates policy but does...16 Nov 2009 07:42:12 EST270.00Country ReportEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCR_CROM_MAIN_20091109T000000_0000Alcatel-LucentEricssonIntelKDDIMotorolaQualcommTeliaSoneraVerizonVodafoneOMOmanAirline industryFinancial ServicesInternetMining (excluding oil and gas)Oil and gasUtilities2122252104960CREconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0003eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0003normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The following is an extract from our full Energy Report for this country Since the ####s Oman has relied solely on domestic gas to power electricity generation and desalination plants, but demand...06 Nov 2009 08:24:52 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0003News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanCoalEnergy2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0004eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0004normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The following is an extract from our full Energy Report for this country In early June #### Oman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia on closer nuclear co-operation. The MoU will...06 Nov 2009 08:24:51 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0004News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanEnergyNuclear2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0002eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0002normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The following is an extract from our full Energy Report for this country The Omani government and the private sector are beginning to talk seriously for the first time about the need for the sultanate...06 Nov 2009 08:24:48 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0002News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanAlternativesEnergy2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0005eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0005normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Hydrocarbons are a substantial component of Oman's GDP, accounting for more than ##% of national income in ####. Oil was first discovered in commercial quantities in Oman in ####, and exports began...06 Nov 2009 08:24:47 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0005Industry reportIndustryIWENGYOmanEnergy2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0001eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0001normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The following is an extract from our full Energy Report for this country Demand. Parts of Oman's capital, Muscat, have suffered regular power cuts recently as the sultanate's power-generating capacity...06 Nov 2009 08:24:45 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0001News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanElectricityEnergy2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0006eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0006normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The following is an extract from our full Energy Report for this country Demand. Around two-thirds of Oman's energy consumption comes from natural gas, with oil providing the remainder. The sultanate...06 Nov 2009 08:24:40 EST34.00Energy Industry BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsIWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20090925T103400_0006News analysisIndustryIWENGYOmanEnergyOil and gas2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0094eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0094normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT These forecasts were prepared on September ##, #### PREVIOUS AVAILABLE SIX MONTHS CURRENCY ANALYSIS Oman's fixed exchange rate of OR#.####:US$# is unlikely to come under pressure...03 Nov 2009 08:02:32 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0094EIU currency forecastsFinanceVWOmanEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysis