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  1. Development Centre Studies Policy Competition for Foreign Direct Investment: A Study of Competition among Governments to Attract Fdi by OMAN, 2000-03-08
  2. Oman Diplomatic Handbook (World Business, Investment and Government Library) by Ibp Usa, 2009-01-01
  3. Oman: Politics and Society in the Qaboos State (Columbia/Hurst) by Marc Valeri, 2009-06-30
  4. Oman Foreign Policy and Government Guide (World Foreign Policy and Government Library) by Ibp Usa, 2009-01-01
  5. Oman (World Foreign Policy and Government Library) by Ibp Usa, 2009-01-01
  6. Oman Foreign Policy and Government Guide
  7. Government of Oman: Central Bank of Oman, Council of State of Oman, Human Rights in Oman, Ministry of Legal Affairs, State General Reserve Fund
  8. Oman: Politics and Development by Ian Skeet, 1992-06-15
  9. Oman: The Making of a Modern State by John Townsend, 1977-03
  10. Oman: Political Development in a Changing World by Carol Riphenburg, 1998-02-18
  11. Oman's progress toward participatory government.: An article from: Middle East Policy by Charles O. Cecil, 2006-03-22
  12. This Is Oman 1985 by The Government of the Sultanate of Oman, 1985-01-01
  13. The Imamate Tradition of Oman (Cambridge Middle East Library) by John Craven Wilkinson, 1987-07-31
  14. Attack on the Federal Government Workplace--Views from Within.(Book Review): An article from: The Public Manager by Sandra F. Mobley, 2004-09-22

1. Oman Government 2001 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resourc
com/ wfb2001/ oman/ oman_ government. html. SOURCE 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
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    SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
      Country name:
      conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman
      conventional short form: Oman
      local long form: Saltanat Uman
      local short form: Uman
      former: Muscat and Oman Government type: monarchy Capital: Muscat Administrative divisions: 6 regions (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah) and 2 governorates* (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*; note - the US Embassy in Oman reports that Masqat is a governorate, but this has not been confirmed by the US Board of Geographic Names (BGN) Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) Constitution: none; note - on 6 November 1996, Sultan QABOOS issued a royal decree promulgating a new basic law which, among other things, clarifies the royal succession, provides for a prime minister, bars ministers from holding interests in companies doing business with the government, establishes a bicameral legislature, and guarantees basic civil liberties for Omani citizens Legal system: based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the monarch; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
  • 2. Oman Government 1998 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resourc
    org/ wfb1998/ oman/ oman_ government. html. SOURCE 1998 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
    http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb1998/oman/oman_government.html

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    SOURCE: 1998 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
      Country name
      conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman
      conventional short form: Oman
      local long form: Saltanat Uman
      local short form: Uman Data code MU Government type monarchy National capital Muscat Administrative divisions 6 regions (mintaqah, singular - mintaqat) and 2 governorates* (muhafazah, singular - muhafazat) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar* Independence 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday National Day, 18 November (1940) Constitution none; note - on 6 November 1996, Sultan QABOOS issued a royal decree promulgating a new basic law which, among other things, clarifies the royal succession, provides for a prime minister, bars ministers from holding interests in companies doing business with the government, establishes a bicameral Omani council, and guarantees basic civil liberties for Omani citizens Legal system based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the sultan; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
  • 3. Sultanate Of Oman Government Related Information
    The oman government. The administrative system of the State underHis Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said consists of the Diwan
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    Government sites Omani mbasseis Joind mail list list archive The Oman Government The administrative system of the State under His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said consists of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Ministry of Palace Office, the Cabinet of Ministers and Secretariat of the Cabinet, the Specialised Councils, the Governorate of Muscat, the Governorate of Dhofar and the Council of Oman (Majlis Oman). The Cabinet of Ministers is the highest executive authority, deriving its power from His Majesty the Sultan, to whom it is collectively responsible. Laws and decrees are authorised by His Majesty. International treaties, agreements and charters signed or approved by His Majesty become law from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The Sultanate of Oman is divided into eight dministrative regions, which are further sub-divided into fifty-nine districts (Wilayats). Each Wiyayat is governed by a Wali who is responsible to the Ministry of Interior. Basic Stature: "The white book"
    This most important piece of legislation was enacted in 1996. The purpose of the Basic Statute of the State is to provide a force for political and social Stability, while at the same time guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of the individual. Besides laying down a procedure for the succession to the throne, the statute provided  for the formation of a State Council of Oman. It is a comprehensive document defining the role of Government and the judiciary, as well as laying down the policy if State towards the economy, security, education and social development of the nation.

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    Properties estate. Find Jobs. classified ads. World News. Explore Oman. Factsheet. Geography. The People. Government. Climate. History. Place to see. Nationaldata.
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    5. Oman Government
    OMAN. Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id, the monarch, rules with the aid of hisministers. CURRENT GOVERNMENT. Sultan, Said, QABOOS, bin Said Al.
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    BASIC INFO. GEOGRAPHY GOVERNMENT ... OMAN Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id, the monarch, rules with the aid of his ministers. His dynasty, the Al Sa'id, was founded about 250 years ago by Imam Ahmed bin Sa'id. The sultan is a direct descendant of the 19th-century ruler, Sa'id bin Sultan. The sultanate has no constitution, Western-style legislature, or legal political parties. CURRENT GOVERNMENT Sultan Said, QABOOS, bin Said Al Special Representative for His Majesty the Sultan Said, THUWAYNI, bin Shihab Al Prime Minister Said, QABOOS, bin Said Al Dep. Prime Min. for Cabinet Affairs Said, FAHD, bin Mahmud Al Rawahi, Ahmad bin Khalfan bin Muhammad al-, Dr. Salimi, Abdallah bin Muhammad bin Abdallah al- Min. of Civil Service Azizi, Abd al-Aziz bin Matar al- Sultan, Maqbul bin Ali bin Min. of Communications Shamas, Suhail bin Mustahail Min. of Defense Said, QABOOS, bin Said Al Min. of Defense Affairs Busaidi, BADR, bin Saud bin Harib Al Min. of Diwan of Royal Court Busaidi, SAYF, bin Hamad bin Min. of Education Busaidi, SAUD

    6. Oman Government Pages
    oman government Organizations. Ministry of Posts and telegraphs. Ministryof Commerce and Industries. Diwan of Royal Court. Ministry of Development.
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    7. UT - MENIC: Countries And Regions: Oman: Government

    http://inic.utexas.edu/menic/Countries_and_Regions/Oman/Government/

    8. Oman Government Offices
    Central Bank Of Oman. Central Bank Of Oman Switchboard, 702222, Manager of MarketOperations Dept, 702663, 708507. Central Bank of Oman (Salalah Branch)
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    Central Bank Of Oman Central Bank Of Oman Switchboard H.E. The Executive President
    Technology Dept top Index Banking Supervision Department Senior Manager of Banking Supervision Dept top Index Audit Department Senior Manager of Audit Department Market Operations Department Manager of Market Operations Dept Central Bank of Oman (Salalah Branch) Switchboard Central Bank of Oman (Sohar Branch) Switchboard top Index Commercial Court Commercial Court Switchboard Acting President of the Court Salalah District Court Salalah District Court Acting Director of Salalah District Court Nizwa District Court Nizwa District Court Acting Director of Nizwa District Court top Index Sohar District Court Sohar District Court Director of Sohar District Court Sur District Court Sur District Court Director of Sur District Court Al Buraimi District Court Al Buraimi District Court Acting Director of Al Buraimi District Court
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    Oman Olympic Committee Oman Olympic Committee, 799891, Oman Hockey Association OmanHockey Association, 785880, Oman Football Association Oman Swimming Association
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    Switchboard H.E. The Presidents Office H.E. The President Director of H.E. The President's Office H.E. The Vice President's Office H.E. The Vice President Director of Administration Affairs top Index Director of Cultural Activities Director of Social Activities Director of Theatre Activities Directorate General Of Sports Activities Director General of Sports Activities Director of Sports Activities Dept. Switchboard Director of Department top Index Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex At Boushar Director General of Youth Complexes Director of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Oman Olympic Committee Oman Olympic Committee Oman Hockey Association Oman Hockey Association Oman Football Association Switchboard Associate President Associate Coordinator top Index Oman Swimming Association Switchboard Coordination Committee Oman Athletic Association Oman Athletic Association Oman Volleyball Association Oman Volleyball Association top Index Oman Tennis Association Oman Tennis Association Switchboard Public Authority For Social Insurance Public Authority For Social Insurance Switchboard The Executive Vice President Director of Investment Dept
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    10. Oman Government Sites
    oman government Sites. Diwan of Royal Court. Ministry of Education. Ministryof Information. Ministry of National Heritage and Culture. Muscat Municipality.
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    Oman Government Sites Diwan of Royal Court Ministry of Education Ministry of Information Ministry of National Heritage and Culture ... Sultan Qaboos University
    For more links to Omani sites, visit the links page of Oman Telecommunications Company

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    GOVERNMENT Oman Government Top of Page Country name: conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman conventional short form: Oman local long form: Saltanat Uman local short form: Uman former: Muscat and Oman Government type: monarchy Capital: Muscat Administrative divisions: 6 regions (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah) and 2 governorates* (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*; note - the US Embassy in Oman reports that Masqat is a governorate, but this has not been confirmed by the US Board of Geographic Names (BGN) Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940)

    13. Oman Government & Politics Guide
    Arabji.Com/Oman, oman government Politics. Arabic English, Pan Arab. . oman government Politics. Oman Government Politics .
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    Manager of water resources assessment and management in the Sultanate of Oman. Ministry of Information Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Meteorology Ministry of National Economy Diwan of Royal Court ... US Embassy in Muscat Page Add URL Advertise About Us Privacy/Legal

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    15. Oman Government 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resourc
    oman government 2002 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources,Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics
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    Oman
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    SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
      Country name
      conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman
      conventional short form: Oman
      local long form: Saltanat Uman
      former: Muscat and Oman local short form: Uman Government type monarchy Capital Muscat Administrative divisions 6 regions (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah) and 2 governorates* (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*; note - the US Embassy in Oman reports that Masqat is a governorate, but this has not been confirmed by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN) Independence 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) Constitution none; note - on 6 November 1996, Sultan QABOOS issued a royal decree promulgating a new basic law which, among other things, clarifies the royal succession, provides for a prime minister, bars ministers from holding interests in companies doing business with the government, establishes a bicameral legislature, and guarantees basic civil liberties for Omani citizens Legal system based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the monarch; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
  • 16. Sinsal.com Directory To Government - Government In Oman
    UAE . Yemen. www.altafseer.com. Home oman government government. Home oman governmentgovernment List of Government government in Oman. City, Company.
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    17. Oman Government & Economy
    Petroleum accounts for more than 85% of export earnings, about 80% of governmentrevenues, and roughly 40% of GDP. Oman has proved oil reserves of 4 billion
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    Oman
    Government
    • Names:
    • conventional long form:
      Sultanate of Oman conventional short form: Oman local long form: Saltanat Uman local short form: Uman
    • Digraph:
    • MU
    • Type:
    • monarchy
    • Capital:
    • Muscat
    • Administrative divisions:
    • 6 regions (mintaqah, singular - mintaqat) and 2 governorates* (muhafazah, singular - muhafazat) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*
    • Independence:
    • 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese)
    • National holiday:
    • National Day, 18 November (1940)
    • Constitution:
    • none
    • Legal system:
    • based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the sultan; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
    • Suffrage:
    • none
    • Executive branch:
    • chief of state and head of government:
      Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970) cabinet: Cabinet
    • Legislative branch:
    • unicameral Consultative Council
    • Judicial branch:
    • none; traditional Islamic judges and a nascent civil court system
    • Political parties and leaders:
    • none
    • Other political or pressure groups:
    • NA
    • Member of:
    • ABEDA, AFESD, AL, AMF, ESCWA, FAO, G-77, GCC, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, ILO, IMF, IMO, INMARSAT, INTELSAT, INTERPOL, IOC, ISO (correspondent), ITU, NAM, OIC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WFTU, WHO, WMO

    18. Sultanate Of Oman, Sultanate Of Oman Government, Sultanate Of Oman Economy
    Suffrage in Oman's most recent elections in 1997, limited to approximately 50,000Omanis chosen by the government to vote in elections for the Majlis ash
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    GOVERNMENT
    Country name:
    conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman
    conventional short form: Oman local long form: Saltanat Uman local short form: Uman Data code: MU Government type: monarchy Capital: Muscat Administrative divisions: 6 regions (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah) and 2 governorates* (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*; note - the US Embassy in Oman says that Masqat is a governorate Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: National Day, 18 November (1940)

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    oman government Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources,Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics
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    Oman
    Government
      Country name: conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman conventional short form: Oman local long form: Saltanat Uman local short form: Uman Data code: MU Government type: monarchy Capital: Muscat Administrative divisions: Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: National Day, 18 November (1940) Constitution: Legal system: based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the monarch; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: limited to approximately 50,000 Omanis chosen by the government to vote in elections for the Majlis ash-Shura Executive branch: chief of state: head of government: cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch elections: none; the monarch is hereditary Legislative branch: bicameral Majlis Oman consists of an upper chamber or Majlis ad-Dawla (41 seats; members appointed by the monarch; has advisory powers only) and a lower chamber or Majlis ash-Shura (82 seats; members elected by limited suffrage, however, the monarch makes final selections and can negate election results; body has some limited power to propose legislation, but otherwise has only advisory powers) elections: last held NA October 1997 (next to be held NA 2000) election results: NA Judicial branch: none; traditional Islamic judges and a nascent civil court system, administered by region

    20. Oman Government 2000 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resourc
    oman government 2000 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources,Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics
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    Oman
    Government 2000
      Country name: conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman conventional short form: Oman local long form: Saltanat Uman local short form: Uman Data code: MU Government type: monarchy Capital: Muscat Administrative divisions: 6 regions (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah) and 2 governorates* (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah) Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah, Al Wusta, Ash Sharqiyah, Az Zahirah, Masqat, Musandam*, Zufar*; note - the US Embassy in Oman says that Masqat is a governorate Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese) National holiday: National Day, 18 November (1940) Constitution: none; note - on 6 November 1996, Sultan QABOOS issued a royal decree promulgating a new basic law which, among other things, clarifies the royal succession, provides for a prime minister, bars ministers from holding interests in companies doing business with the government, establishes a bicameral legislature, and guarantees basic civil liberties for Omani citizens Legal system: based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the monarch; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
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