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Omanization in a Downturn: How Oman Turned Nationalization Compliance Into a Financial Decision for Private Employers

Omanization in a Downturn: How Oman Turned Nationalization Compliance Into a Financial Decision for Private Employers

by | Jun 2, 2026 | | 0 |

In 2026, Omanization compliance is no longer an administrative target. Ministerial Decision 602/2025 has made a company’s national hiring ratio a direct variable in its work permit costs — discounting fees by 30 percent for compliant firms and doubling them for non-compliant ones. This article explains the full fee structure, the OMR 100 million fine waiver, and what both mean for foreign investors operating in Oman.

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AI@70 in Dubai: Reframing the Next Seventy Years of Artificial Intelligence

AI@70 in Dubai: Reframing the Next Seventy Years of Artificial Intelligence

by | Jan 15, 2026 | , | 0 |

Seventy years after artificial intelligence was first defined at Dartmouth College, the field has reached a turning point. Technical capability is accelerating, but global alignment on governance, ethics, and long-term responsibility is not. AI@70 in Dubai brings together researchers, policymakers, and institutional leaders to address this gap, extending the AI conversation beyond short policy cycles and toward a shared vision for the year 2096.

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The Missing Middle: Why Oman’s Startups Stop Growing

The Missing Middle: Why Oman’s Startups Stop Growing

by | Jan 5, 2026 | | 0 |

Oman’s startup ecosystem is growing in number but not in depth. While micro-enterprises continue to expand rapidly, medium-sized firms remain largely stagnant. This analysis explains how tax thresholds, labor regulations, and financing gaps are creating a “missing middle” that prevents Omani businesses from scaling, and why fixing this structural issue is critical for Oman Vision 2040.

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