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When Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait in August 1990, the Gulf states became the focus of frenzied international interest for the second time in a decade, the first having been during the Iraq-Iran war, 1980-8. Both events posed major threats to the regional state system which had evolved over almost two centuries. This book is based on a wide range of primary materials, including declassified documents used here for the first time. It defines and describes the geopolitical framework of the region and the state system which emanated from it. It explains how the Gulf states owe their creation and survival, sometimes against many odds, to forces well beyond the waters of the Gulf. Rosemarie Said Zahlan tells the story of the formation of the states, their evolution from colonial dependency to statehood, their socio-econo mic transformation by oil, and their stability in the midst of change. She illuminates their relationships with each other, with the wider Arab world, and with the major world powers. The result is an informed and balanced picture of the political, economic, religious and cultural character of the region.It is also a story of the powerful families and their shaikhs who have had to lead their countries so rapidly into the modern world, all the while preserving their own socio-political traditions. ... Read more

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The Best Introduction Available
This is the best introduction available on the Gulf states, examining such critical themes as the British imperial legacy and the relationship between state, economy, and social classes. It certainly offers a non-Orientalist treatment and avoids the condescending and often bigoted discourse adopted by such colonial-minded writers as J.B. Kelly. The late Said-Zahlan had a full mastery of the British archives and extensive knowledge of the region. This is reflected in this valuable and concise introductory work.

A dry and uncritical introduction
Zahlan covers the history of the Gulf states with special emphasis on the history of the various monarchical families. Sadly, her attitude is unflinchingly fawning; she seems afraid to say one negative thing aboutthese countries and their economic and political challenges. As well, thewriting style is very dry and wooden. Her bias is symbolized by one of themaps showing the UAE as extending westward all the way to Dawhat as Salwa,at the southwest base of Qatar. This reflects absurdly ambitiousterritorial claims of the UAE at a time when the Saudis have claimed thecoast in the vicinity of Khawr Duwayhin, southeast of Qatar. This map isemblematic of the book's flaws. A much better book despite its age (1980)is 'Arabia, the Gulf, & the West' by J.B. Kelly. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Middle East Policy, published by Middle East Policy Council on March 22, 2010. The length of the article is 8989 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Oman's foreign policy in the twenty-first century.(Report)
Author: Jeffrey A. Lefebvre
Publication: Middle East Policy (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2010
Publisher: Middle East Policy Council
Volume: 17Issue: 1Page: 99(16)

Article Type: Report

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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on December 15, 2001. The length of the article is 752 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - The Political Challenges Are Trickier.(securing a stable future for Omanis)(Brief Article)
Publication: APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula (Newsletter)
Date: December 15, 2001
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 42Issue: 6Page: NA

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on December 15, 2003. The length of the article is 2596 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - Gradual Democratisation.
Publication: APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula (Newsletter)
Date: December 15, 2003
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 46Issue: 6

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WMI's Educational Building Construction in Oman Market Snapshot to 2014 is the easiest way to find the headline figures for the educational building construction sector in Oman.The report contains historical and forecast market values for the educational building construction in Oman as well as the sectors percentage share of the overall category in which it is classified.

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This report is aimed at those who want just data and figures without analysis.It does not contain the analysis which can be found in our more comprehensive Databook or Market Intelligence reports. ... Read more

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D&B Country Report

Comprehensive information for evaluating risks and opportunities when trading or investing in Oman.

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This digital document is an article from APS Review Gas Market Trends, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on January 31, 2000. The length of the article is 3141 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - Reserves & Exploration.
Publication: APS Review Gas Market Trends (Newsletter)
Date: January 31, 2000
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 54Issue: 5Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on December 15, 2003. The length of the article is 1142 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - Pax Americana Is Changing - Part 12.
Publication: APS Diplomat Fate of the Arabian Peninsula (Newsletter)
Date: December 15, 2003
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 46Issue: 6

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Countries in the Arab region are faced with the challenge of developing their populations' skills and technical knowledge, or human capital, in order to compete in the 21st century global economy. This executive summary is an overview of the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region--Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Three of these countries--Oman, Qatar, and the UAE--are in the Arabian Gulf; the fourth, Lebanon, is in the Levant. Together, they highlight the similarities and dissimilarities of the challenges faced by countries in the region and the responses to those challenges. The study answers three main questions: What are the human resource challenges each country faces? What education, human capital, and labor market reforms have recently been implemented or are under way to address these challenges? What mechanisms and information are used to assess whether reforms are meeting their objectives, and is there evidence of success? Answers were sought through analysis of relevant literature, the most-recent population and labor force data from international and in-country sources, and a series of elite interviews in 2006 with government officials and individuals in private organizations in the four study countries. The authors found that while the study countries have instituted reforms to their education and training systems that are designed to raise the skills of the population, and have made changes to the labor market and economy aimed at facilitating the use of human capital in diverse sectors of the economy, a disconnect remains between implementing reforms and evaluating them to ascertain whether they are having the intended effects. In many cases, reforms have only recently gotten under way, so it may be too early to measure their impact. In other cases, however, the lack of systematic assessment stems from gaps in the data needed to track the effects of policy changes. If policy evaluation is made integral to reform, the countries in the Arab world will have the information they need to make the best investments in their human capital in the decades to come. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Iraq Telecom, published by Information Gatekeepers, Inc. on July 1, 2009. The length of the article is 533 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: AT&T to provide advanced communications expertise for Al Madina A'Zarqa city development.(OMAN)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Iraq Telecom (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2009
Publisher: Information Gatekeepers, Inc.
Volume: 7Issue: 7Page: 9(2)

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Oman: A ""Spy"" Guide (World ""Spy"" Guide Library) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from APS Review Oil Market Trends, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on January 31, 2000. The length of the article is 2028 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - History Of Oman.
Publication: APS Review Oil Market Trends (Newsletter)
Date: January 31, 2000
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 54Issue: 5Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from APS Review Gas Market Trends, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on February 21, 2000. The length of the article is 1224 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OMAN - Ruling Structure.(Brief Article)
Publication: APS Review Gas Market Trends (Newsletter)
Date: February 21, 2000
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 54Issue: 8Page: NA

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