- Business Monitor International Ltd www BMi ratings � Brief Methodology composite rating The composite rating is an unweighted geometric mean of the short-term political and short-term economy ratings, allowing a ranking of all countries in BMI s emerging markets universe. political ratings The political ratings are an indicator of political stability, seen as a prerequisite for a stable economy and business environment. ...Nevertheless, over the longer term, over-reliance on the hydrocarbon industry will present significant challenges. Business enVironMent public investment Focus Benefiting from considerable oil resources and having a stable political risk profile (compared with regional peers), Oman ranks favourably in our proprietary Business Environment ratings for the Middle East and North Africa region. The government has allocated significant funds to improve sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare and tourism, which in turn has attracted foreign investors. ...That said, the intensification of Omanisation measures � attempts to replace expatriates in the private sector with local staff � raises the costs for firms, and increases long-term policy uncertainty. oman BMi risk ratings � oman Latest rating* previous rating** trend region avg Global Mkts avg s-t Political --.- --.- = --.- --.- l-t Political --.- --.- = --.- --.- s-t economy --.- --.- = --.- --.- l-t economy --.- --.- = --.- --.-
...(GCC) is scheduled for ----, we believe that the colossal security and economic risks in the country will prevent it from joining the organisation in the foreseeable future. The economic gap between Yemen and the rest of the GCC has to narrow considerably, necessitating government investment in education, agriculture and infrastructure that is unlikely to materialise in the near term. ...(GCC) is scheduled for ----, we believe that the colossal security and economic risks in the country will prevent it from joining the organisation in the foreseeable future. The economic gap between Yemen and the rest of the GCC has to narrow considerably, necessitating government investment in education, agriculture and infrastructure that is unlikely to materialise in the near term. Over the coming years Yemen will remain at an elevated risk of becoming a failed state. ...BMi risk ratings � Yemen Latest rating* previous rating** trend region avg Global Mkts avg s-t Political --.- --.- = --.- --.- l-t Political --.- --.- = --.- --.- s-t economy --.- --.- + --.- --.- l-t economy --.- --.- + --.- --.-
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