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005			20240726104814.0
008			190816s2019 nyua ob 001 0 eng
010			_a2019024807
040			_aDLC _beng _erda _cDLC _dOCLCO _dOCLCF _dYDX _dOCLCQ _dNT _dYDX _dOCLCO
020			_a9781536157550 _q((electronic)l(electronic)ctronic)
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050	0	4	_aHC415 _b.O436 2019
049			_aMAIN
245	1	0	_aOman in the 21st century : _bissues and challenges / _cAhmed Nawaz Hakro, editor.
246	3		_aOman in the twenty-first century
260			_aNew York : _bNova Science Publishers, _c(c)2019.
300			_a1 online resource (xi, 379 pages) : _billustrations, color maps.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
347			_adata file _2rda
490	1		_aPolitics and economics of the Middle East
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505	0	0	_aDevelopment and diversification : a case study of the Sultanate of Oman / _rAhmed Nawaz Hakro and Bilal Ahmad Pandow -- _tTrade flows of Oman with its major trade partners : a gravity model approach / _rBashir Fida, Chamsuddin Musa and Dharmendra Singh -- _tEmpirical investigation and evaluation of SMEs performance in Sultanate of Oman / _rMuhammad Saqib and Nazim Hussain Baluch -- _tIndoor environment and air-conditioning of residential buildings in a hot, dry climate (Oman) : present and future / _rAbdul Majid Noor Hanita, Nozomi Takagi, Shuichi Hokoi, Tomoko Uno, and Sri N.N. Ekasiwi -- _tWater loss management in Muscat : case study of Al-Seeb water supply system / _rMohammed F.M. Abushammala, Manal M. Al-Bulushi and Wajeeha A. Qazi -- _tThe use of modern standard Arabic and Arabic dialects in Oman for internal cohesion and external distinction / _rRahma Al-Mahrooqi and C. J. Denman -- _tFactors impacting on research output in Oman : an exploratory study / _rMuneer Karadsheh and C.J. Denman -- _tPeace and decurity in non-dtate actors regions between Oman, Pakistan and Iran / _rBeatrice Nicolini.
520	0		_a"The Sultanate of Oman is known for its internal peace, tranquility and political harmony. The country has long been a success story of growth and development in the region. The past few decades of development have not only brought about developmental transformation but have also improved the governance, standards of living and prosperity of its population. However, the recent economic globalization and technological changes have posed a number of challenges for the depleting resources of the Sultanate of Oman. Policy makers are compelled to confront these challenges by adapting the traditional development paths and striving to diversify the economy in an attempt to wean the country from its dependence on natural resources. The earlier development trajectory of the country was based on state-led development models with an important role being envisaged for the public sector. However, the diversification strategies that have been adopted recently are based on the proactive role of the private sector. These include creating an enabling business environment, attracting direct foreign investment and increasing the investment on human capital. The development vision is largely focused on strengthening the tourism, logistics and infrastructure sectors to create job opportunities for the fast growing young and educated population. The development of human capital is also a key challenge which needs to be addressed to reduce knowledge and educational deficits; the country's labour market imbalances in terms of mismatch of skills needs to be corrected through the policies of Omanization of its national work force. The country is facing new set of regional peace and security challenges in changing regional political dynamics. This book contains original research contributions which largely address these issues and challenges in recent times. The researchers have traced the development and diversification paths in Oman's historical context including the investigation of trade patterns, energy and water consumption uses and the socio-economic impact of trade with the rest of the world. Key issues of Omani culture and identity, peace and security that are linked to the preservation of the Omani national heritage and language identity are also explored. The book has explored the developmental trajectories in recent decades with its limitations and has provided in detail the answers to the use of scarce resources such as oil, gas, water and energy resources, their consumption patterns, as well as the impact of climate change in these changing and uncertain economic times. The book has also addressed the Arabic language issue and the Omani and other dialects which are very important to the Omani identity. The book debates the factors that have contributed to the growth as well as threatened the very survival of Omani dialects. The book has further investigated the significant performance challenges to Omani SMEs. The challenges of development and diversification and the barriers to diversification efforts, the composition and direction of trade flows, peace and security and the trading patterns of Oman and its attendant complexities are also discussed. The book is an original narration of the developmental and transformational journey Oman has taken to maintain inclusive development, diversification and high standards of living in this unpredictable economic climate"-- _cProvided by publisher.
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650		0	_aEconomic development _zOman.
650		0	_aSustainable development _zOman.
650		0	_aEcomomic policy _zOman.
650		0	_aConservation of natural resources _zOman.
655		1	_aElectronic Books.
700	1		_aHakro, Ahmed Nawaz, _e5
856	4	0	_zClick to access digital title | log in using your CIU ID number and my.ciu.edu password. _uhttpss://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2297847&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518
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902			_a1 _bCynthia Snell _c1 _dCynthia Snell