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IMF staff projected 4.5% real GDP growth for Oman in 2026 after their Article IV mission. They cited stronger hydrocarbon activity and forecast non-hydrocarbon growth of 1.4%.
Why it may matter. The full-year figures are staff projections. The mission reported that real GDP had grown 3.8% in the first half of 2026.
Oman exported 235.84 million barrels of oil in January–September 2026, up 2.5% year on year. Output rose 12.3% to 305.14 million barrels, Oman Observer reported, citing national statistics.
Why it may matter. The smaller increase in export volumes matters for tracking external oil receipts, alongside realized prices.
Oman’s energy ministry, a Petronas subsidiary and OQ Exploration & Production signed an agreement to assess the hydrocarbon potential of offshore Blocks 83 and 84, Oman Observer reports.
Why it may matter. Geological and geophysical work could inform future concessions. The agreement covers assessment of the acreage.
Oman Daily reports that electricity and water supply activities contributed OMR497 million to GDP in the first half of 2026, up about 2% from OMR487 million a year earlier.
Why it may matter. The half-year figures quantify how much the two utility activities added to the economy and how that contribution changed from 2025.
An ONA dispatch carried by Oman Daily reports the Economy Ministry reviewed H1 2026 real GDP growth of 3.8% during IMF consultations, including 9.7% petroleum growth and 1.8% non-petroleum growth.
Why it may matter. The meeting contextualizes historical first-half performance. These ministry figures are not a new IMF forecast or evidence that the ongoing Article IV consultation has concluded.
Energy Oman announced a five-year, OMR50 million sukuk offering with a 5% annual profit rate and an optional OMR25 million increase. Institutional subscriptions are scheduled for 4–12 November, followed by individual subscriptions.
Why it may matter. This is an offering rather than completed fundraising. Individual subscriptions are scheduled for 18–30 November, with listing intended around 10 December after allocation and settlement.
Al Roya reports preliminary NCSI data showing Oman–China trade of OMR6.32 billion through August 2026. Oman’s non-oil exports to China were OMR210.7 million over the same period.
Why it may matter. The bilateral trade total covers more than non-oil exports. These are January–August outcomes, not October trade flows.