Oman’s Investment and Reform Strategy: “Slow and Go”
It is a difficult time in the Gulf to leverage public resources to meet growing demand for jobs, for infrastructure development, and for efforts to build economies less reliant on oil revenue.
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Dar Al Aseel: Abaya Design for the Gulf Power Woman
One of Oman’s most acclaimed fashion designers, Amal Al Raisi, stumbled upon design after shopping for a wedding dress.
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Why the Trump Administration Should Reconsider Oman
Oman’s established links to both Tehran and the political leadership of Yemen’s Houthi insurgents – clearly valued by the administration of former President Barack Obama – may be seen now as reasons to keep Oman at arm’s length.
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Succession in Oman: Clues But No Clarity
Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman appointed on March 2 Sayyid Assad bin Tariq al-Said as deputy prime minister for international cooperation. The appointment triggered immediate speculation among Western observers that Assad is being groomed to become Qaboos’ successor.
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Oman’s Fiscal Management Problem
Omani foreign policy is deft; its fiscal policy, however, is struggling.
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Oman’s Municipal Elections Reveal Frustration with Austerity Program
In countries where politics are opaque to outsiders, municipal elections provide an important glimpse into the minds of the population.
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Cutting-Edge Technology Boosts Oman’s Oil and Gas Production
Oman continues to push new frontiers in the development of its complex geological oil and gas reserves amid the downturn in energy prices.
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Al Balad: Raising the Bar for Omani News
Oman’s first online newspaper, Al Balad, is run by a group of local youth: Turki Al-Balushi, Ali-Alansari, Noora Almeer, Rahma Al-Judaili, Firas Altubi, Salah Al-Balushi, Rahma Alsawafi, Talib Alabri, and Ghalib Alabri.
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Maitham Al Musawi: Storytelling from Oman through Film
Maitham Al Musawi is a rarity in Oman. In addition to being an orthopedic surgeon, he is an award winning independent filmmaker.
The Struggle for Syria
The flurry of diplomatic activity and the leadership’s announcement of an extended timeline for holding elections signal a prolonged, difficult transition for Syria, with complex internal jousting for power also shaped by external influence.
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