Politics of Oman

In Oman, the type of government is a Unitary Parliamentary Absolute monarchy. In Oman, the legislative power is vested in a Council of Oman. The head of the government is Qaboos bin Said al Said. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Oman lasts until the next succession. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Oman is 1.947. Due to strong law enforcement presence and high social responsibility, Oman is very safe by international standards. The strength of legal rights index for Oman is 1. Overall, it is considered to be rather weak - bankrupcy and collateral laws are unable to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders in case of credit-related complications; credit information, if any at all, is scarce and hardly accessible.

Government

In Oman, the head of the government is Qaboos bin Said al Said. The government system of Oman is a Unitary Parliamentary Absolute monarchy. In Oman, the legislative power is vested in a Council of Oman; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Council of Oman. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Oman is 0.29. This indicates that the government of Oman is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Oman before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Oman is a member of.

Oman is a member of the United Nations (UN). Oman is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Oman is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Oman became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Oman is part of, click on Oman membership in international unions.

Freedom in Oman

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Oman is 3. Citizens in Oman experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Oman click on Freedom in Oman.