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Iran, Oman discuss tourism cooperation
Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran - 2 hours ago
Iranian Ambassador in Muscat Morteza Rahimi held talks with Omani Minister of Tourism on issues of mutual interest on Saturday. establishment of direct air ...
5/17/2008 7:19:45 AM

Oman inflation touches 18-year high
ArabianBusiness.com, United Arab Emirates - 3 hours ago
by Ola Galal on Saturday, 17 May 2008 RECORD HIGH: Annual inflation in Oman rose to 11.56% in March, its highest level in 18 years. ...
5/17/2008 5:52:24 AM

Oman inflation surges 11.56pc
Trade Arabia, Bahrain - 5 hours ago
Annual inflation in Oman accelerated to 11.56 per cent in March from 11.11 percent in February, government data showed on Saturday. ...
5/17/2008 4:19:42 AM

Brazil's Vale Plans $1 Billion Oman Plant, Oman Observer Says
Bloomberg - 6 hours ago
Vale do Rio Doce, the world's biggest iron-ore producer, plans to build a $1 billion iron ore pellet plant and distribution center in Oman's Sohar port, ...
Vale to invest USD 1 billion in iron ore SteelGuru
Sohar signs iron ore plant deal with Brazil's Vale GulfNews
ArcelorMittal Forges Ahead Motley Fool
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5/17/2008 3:07:46 AM

Yemen, Oman medical cooperation discussed
Yemen News Agency, Yemen - 7 hours ago
MUSCAT, May 17 (Saba) - Yemeni ambassador to Oman Abdul-Rahman Ubaid held talks Friday with Oman's Health Minister Ali Bin Mohammed Bin Issa on health ...
5/17/2008 2:13:54 AM
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سلطنة عُمان
Salṭanat ʿUmān
Sultanate of Oman
Flag of Oman National Emblem of Oman
Flag National Emblem
Motto: none
Anthem: Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani
Location of Oman
Capital
(and largest city)		 Muscat
23°36′N 58°33′E
Official languages Arabic
Government Absolute monarchy
 - Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said
Independence  
 - Portuguese expelled 1650 
Area
 - Total 309,500 km² (70th)
119,498 sq mi 
 - Water (%) negligible
Population
 - July 2005 estimate 2,567,0001 (140th)
 - Density 8.3/km² (211th)
21.5/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $40.923 billion (85th)
 - Per capita $16,862 (41st)
HDI (2004) 0.810 (high) (56th)
Currency Rial (OMR)
Time zone (UTC+4)
 - Summer (DST) (UTC+4)
Internet TLD .om
Calling code +968
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