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GCC CONTEXT
Oman's private sector value-added contraction reflects broader economic headwinds across the GCC, where non-oil private activity has faced structural pressures from subdued domestic demand and regional liquidity conditions. Private sector contribution to GDP is a key structural indicator for GCC diversification efforts, as policymakers across the region have prioritized reducing oil-revenue dependence through private enterprise expansion and sectoral rebalancing. Movements in Omani private value-added figures often correlate with regional trends in construction, services, and light manufacturing, sectors that have shown cyclical sensitivity to credit availability, expatriate employment patterns, and government spending levels across the Gulf.
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