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(Last updated: 4 Aug 2011)

Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Oman. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Country facts

Capital city: Muscat
Surface area: 310,000 sq km
Population: 3.0 million
Official language(s): Arabic
Head of State & head of Government: HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al-Said
Australian exports to Oman: A$477 million
Australian imports from Oman: A$35  million
Oman's principal export destinations: United Arab Emirates, India, China
Oman's principal import sources: United Arab Emirates, China, India 

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)

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Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet.

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Trade relations and statistics

Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet for key trade statistics.

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Bribery of foreign public officials

Bribery of foreign public officials is a crime. Australian individuals and companies can be prosecuted in Australia for bribing foreign officials when overseas.

More information

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

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