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Oman: Riyada discusses business environment, SME competitiveness

May 19, 2026·ZAWYAEconomy

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Riyada's engagement with SME competitiveness reflects Oman's broader economic diversification strategy, which has intensified following fiscal pressures from oil-price volatility and the need to reduce state dependency. SME sector development typically correlates with expansion in non-oil GDP contributions across GCC economies, historically affecting domestic consumption, employment, and sectoral rotation within equity and bond markets. Oman's structural focus on private-sector enablement aligns with regional trends toward creating sustainable revenue bases outside hydrocarbon exports, with implications for banking-sector lending activity, real-estate dynamics, and service-industry growth patterns.

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