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Oman From the 17th century, Oman had its own empire, and vied with Portugal and Britain for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and modern day Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. Oman has long-standing military and political ties with the United Kingdom and the United States, although it maintains an independent foreign policy. Oman is an absolute monarchy in which the Sultan of Oman exercises ultimate authority, but its parliament has some legislative and oversight powers. As with other Arab States of the Persian Gulf, oil is the mainstay of the economy, providing a large proportion of GDP, although compared to its neighbours Oman is a modest producer. Agriculture and fishing are also important sources of income. Selected article -Oman Arab Bank SAOC (Arabic: بنك عمان العربي) is a bank in Oman. It is jointly owned by Ominvest (51 percent) and the Arab Bank Group (49 percent). It was the third largest bank in Oman by net profit in 2011. The bank operates through more than 60 branches and offices across Oman. Arab Bank began operating branches in Oman in 1973. In 1984, Ominvest acquired a 51 percent stake in Arab Bank's operations in Oman, creating Oman Arab Bank. Oman Arab Bank further expanded in 1992 by acquiring Omani European Bank. Read more... Did you know ... -
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