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GCC single visa to boost tourism

Ali Mohammed May 6, 2016 0

A unified tourist visa for the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa system, should be prioritized by regional governments to lure international travelers…
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CareerLaw

Clear pay structure can boost Oman's economy

Ali Mohammed Mar 27, 2016 0

A salary structure scale based on educational qualifications in the private sector will help ensure increased productivity and encourage more job aspirants to embrace the private sector, say experts.…
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Gulf

Saudi Arabia to ease lending rules to boost liquidity

Ali Mohammed Feb 15, 2016

The ratio of bank claims on the private sector to total deposits rose to 85 per cent at the end of December, up from 80 per cent at the end of 2014, according to data on the central bank’s website.…
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Oman

Call for ‘plastic bag tax’ to boost income, protect environment in Oman

Ali Mohammed Jan 23, 2016

With 2016 having started as a year of austerity in Oman, a ‘plastic bag tax’ would potentially help the government boost its revenues, as well as serve the cause of environment protection. To curb…
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