AME Info (http://www.ameinfo.com/oman/)
Covers current business news in a number of fields including energy, oil and gas, Arab financial markets, construction, and technology. Includes in-depth business reports from different countries in the region, and links to other relevant websites (English, Arabic).
Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/en/countries/Oman)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.
Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (http://www.arabfund.org/)
Search for information on projects funded throughout the Arab world.
Arab Net (http://www.arab.net/oman/index.html)
It is a major Arab website that contains information on the government, history, geography, business, culture, transport, tourism of each country, and provides links to other relevant websites.
Chamber Oman (http://www.chamberoman.com)
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a public utility organization whose goals are to regulate the trade and industrial interests, their representation, development and act to defend them in various fields.
Development Gateway Country Overview
(http://home.developmentgateway.org/cg/country-gateways/country.do~country=om~iso3=OMN)
“The Development Gateway helps communities, organizations, and individuals build partnerships, share ideas, and work together to reduce poverty.” Search by development projects as well as by country to identify additional web sites and documents.
Directory of Development Organizations (http://www.devdir.org/)
“ The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of assistance available for private sector development (micro, small an medium-sized enterprises) and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training institutes,
NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions, and development consulting firms.” Searchable by keyword.
Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and Arabic. Search under the name of the country.
Global Archive -- Total Search (http://www.devdir.org/files/Oman.PDF)
Searches the archive of the British newspaper, Financial Times, online version.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/external/country/OMN/index.htm)
The IMF is an “organization of 183 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.” A search by country will yield reports on the IMF’s initiatives and programs in it.
Internet Public Library -- Oman (http://www.ipl.org/div/news/browse/OM/)
Online newspapers from around the world. Search by country.
Islamic Web Directory (http://www.islamicfinder.org/cityPrayer.php?country=oman)
Important portal on Islam that includes information on Islamic texts, law, banking, culture, mosques, healthcare, history, art and culture and much more. It can be searched by country.
MEMRI: The Middle East Media Research Institute (http://www.memri.org/)
Founded in 1998, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) ‘explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.’
Ministry of Information (http://www.omanet.om)
The site of the Ministry of Information of Oman includes information on the history, geography, culture, business, sports and exhibitions in the country. Local news are also updated regularly.
Muscat Securities Market (http://www.msm.gov.om/)
Provides the latest information on stock market activity in Oman.
National Bank of Oman (http://www.nbo.co.om/)
Information on retail, corporate and investment banking in Oman is available on this site.
Oman Chamber of Commerce (http://www.chamberoman.com/)
The official portal of the Omani Chamber of Commerce and Industry includes continuously updated news on exchange rates, price of crude in Oman and the region, commercial laws and regulations, business news, tenders, upcoming conferences, and much more.
Oman Economic Review (http://www.oeronline.com)
More of the Sultanate's business elite, seniors officials and influential’s, consistently choose OER over any other business publication - a true testament to the quality information OER delivers, with perspective, insight and deep understanding of local & regional issues, industries & world news.
Oman Info (http://www.omaninfo.com/)
This is primarily a business directory which includes links to a number of useful sites.
Oman International Trade Exhibition (http://www.oite.com/)
Provides information on how to market products to the Sultanate of Oman as well as links to a number of joint chambers of commerce such as the Arab- British, Arab- Belgian, Arab-German, Arab-Hellenic, Arab-Portuguese and others.
Oman Observer (http://www.omanobserver.com)
Another online version of the English language daily the Oman Observer. It includes the latest local and international political, economic, social and other news.
Oman Radio and TV (http://www.oman-radio.gov.om/)
English and Arabic links are provided here to all major radio and TV stations in Oman.
Oman Studies Center (http://www.oman.org/)
This is the portal of a non-governmental documentation center located in Germany that focuses on Oman primarily but also on the Arabian Gulf . It provides links to various government, business, and research sites in Oman and abroad and includes bibliographies on Oman.
Oman Web Directory (http://directory-oman.com/index.htm)
An online web directory service that has local and regional news, links to business and industries, White and Yellow pages, as well as search engines and links to other websites.
Omans Government Websites (http://directory-oman.com/governments.htm)
A list of the websites of the various government institutions and organizations, including every ministry in the country.
Search Engine (http://www.4arabs.com/links/Countries/Oman/)
Important Search engine on the Arab world. Search by country.
Sultanate of Oman - Ministry of National Economy (MONE) (http://www.moneoman.gov.om/)
It prepares the country's development plans and investment programs with their implementation priorities as per the approved development objectives. In addition, MONE is responsible to conduct studies on the regional and international trends and their impact on the national economical policy of the Sultanate while working on strengthening the country's public relations in the economical area between the Sultanate and other countries.
Tawoos LLC (http://www.tawoos.com/)
Tawoos LLC was established in 1982 by His Highness Sayyid Shabib bin Taimur Al Said. Initially the company concentrated on trading interests in the defence and hydrocarbon industries, but gradually the focus turned towards developing businesses to meet the rapidly growing service sector.
Times of Oman (http://www.timesofoman.com/)
This is the online version of the English language Omani daily. It includes the latest local and international political, economic, social and other news.
Trade Guide for Muslim Countries (http://www.muslimtrade.net/tradeguideline/oman/index.html)
Produced by Muslim Trade Network, “a trade reference directory for Muslim countries.”
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
“UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
US Embassy in Muscat (http://oman.usembassy.gov/)
This site includes information on consular services in Oman, special events, Foreign Service exam dates, Muslim life in America, articles on topics of international interest and much more.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.
United Nations ReliefWeb (http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc104?OpenForm&rc=3&cc=omn)
“ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)... serving the information
needs of the humanitarian relief community” Offers news updates to crisis
situations around the world and includes information about refugee camps and
other relief efforts.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements/Bilateral/Oman_FTA/Section_Index.html)
As “America’s chief trade negotiator and advisor to the President of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agency itself work with other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job opportunities for American business, workers and agricultural producers.” A search by country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on the United States’ and USTR’s dealings with it.
United States. Agency for International Development. Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) (http://www.dec.org/)
“The purpose of the DEC is to strengthen USAID's development projects, activities, and programs by making ... development experience documents available to USAID offices and mission staff, PVO's, NGO's, universities and research institutions, developing countries, and the public worldwide.”
United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5230.html)
Offers valuable statistics by country and by commodity beginning in 1996 and information about the U.S. trade balance with individual countries from 1992 onward.
United States. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration (ITA) (http://www.export.gov/fta/Oman/index.asp?dName=Oman)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics, export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international trade.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups’ advice, initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Chambers Network (http://www.worldchambers.com/)
Searchable by country offers information about individual national chambers of commerce and about international trade including news and upcoming events of interest to the business world.
World Trade Network (http://WorldTradeNetwork.org/)
An English language site proving access to information country by country on international trade as well as links to related sites, as well as to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
World
Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/oman_e.htm)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development. Its English language “website contains material for a range of users, from the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents.”
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