CIA -- The World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mu.html)
An annual publication of the CIA, contains up-to-date information on all aspects of the political, social and military history of a particular country.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (http://www.csis.org/media/csis/pubs/060728_gulf_oman.pdf)
A Washington, DC based think-tank which sponsors seminars and conferences and issues reports on terrorism, United States foreign policy, and several regions of the world including the Middle East and Africa.
Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) “is the oldest organization dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament, and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose.” Whatever one’s views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a country’s armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Internet Public Library -- Oman (http://www.ipl.org/div/news/browse/OM/)
Online newspapers from around the world. Search by country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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