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Middle East and North Africa: Oman

A comprehensive guide to each country in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Basic Information

Politics

NGO's/IGO's

Economy

Culture

Books

UIUC Library Resources

Oman- Democracy

Oman- History

Oman- Politics and Government

New York Times Updates on Oman

Human Rights Watch Updates

Get a Feel for Oman

Basic Country Information and News

Library of Congress: Country Studies (Oman)
CIA World Factbook: Oman's Profile
LookLex Encyclopaedia: Encyclopedia of Oman
BBC: Oman Profile
Times of Oman: Breaking News and Articles in Oman
Oman News Agency: Official News Station of the Sultanate
Oman Observer: News from Oman
Muscat Daily: Omani Daily News Source
Oman Daily: Omani News (arabic)
Al Shabiba: Breaking Omani News (arabic)
Al Watan: Omani News (Arabic)
The Week: Omani News (English)

Politics

US Department of State: US relations with Oman
Sultanate of Oman Majlis A'Shura: Official website of the lower house of the Council of Oman
Library of Congress: Overview of Omani Legal and Political System
Congressional Research Service: Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
U.S. Department of State: US Embassy in Muscat, Oman

NGO's/ IGO's

Al Jisr Charity: Provides assistance for housing, medication, schooling, and more for low-income individuals
Human Rights Watch: Analysis and Data on Human Rights in Oman
Amnesty International: Reports on Human Rights and Development in Oman

Economy

The Heritage Foundation: 2013 Index of Economic Freedom- Oman
National Bank of Oman: Official Website
International Monetary Fund: Oman and the IMF
Zawya: Oman Business and Financial Analysis
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Omani Country Profile
U.S. Energy Information Administration: Data and Analysis of Oman's Energy Portfolio
AMEinfo: Omani Business and Finance

Culture

Omanet: Culture Overview

Youtube: Ibadiyya: State and Religion in Oman

Blogs

Muscat Mutterings (english)
Ibadism: Thoughts and Practices of Ibadiyya
Exploring Oman's Linguistic Treasures (English)
How to Live Like an Omani Princess (English)
Oman Expat (English)
Omani Cuisine
Muscat Confidential (English)
Dhofari Gucci (English)
Susan Al Shahri (English)
Andy in Oman (English)

Subject Guide

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