Muscat --- Thelatest reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on global economicoutlook for April 2026 indicate persistent challenges facing the global economy, contrasted with positive indicators reflecting the resilience of the Omani economy and its capacity to achieve sustainable growth.

The IMF has revised its globalgrowth forecast downward to 3.1 percent in 2026, compared to 3.4 percent in2025, with a modest improvement to 3.2 percent anticipated in 2027. Thisoutlook unfolds amid escalating geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade disputes,and pressures associated with high global debt levels and fiscal deficits.

The report projects an increasein global inflation to 4.4 percent in 2026, up from 4.1 percent in 2025, beforeeasing to 3.7 percent in 2027, driven by energy price pressures and persistentsupply chain challenges.

In contrast, IMF estimatesindicate that the Omani economy will register growth of 3.5 percent in 2026,despite a downward revision of 0.5 percentage points from previous forecastsdue to global market volatility. This growth is supported by stability innon-oil activities and the continued implementation of fiscal reforms.

The IMF also expects inflationrates in the Sultanate of Oman to reach approximately 1.7 percent during 2026,reflecting price stability and the effectiveness of prevailing economicpolicies.

The data further revealimprovements in financial indicators, with public debt projected to decline toaround 33 percent of GDP, while a current account surplus of 7.5 percent isanticipated, driven by robust exports and foreign liquidity inflows.

These indicators underscore the continued ability of the Omani economy to adapt to global fluctuations,supported by a package of economic and fiscal reforms, thereby enhancing growthsustainability and maintaining economic stability over the medium term.

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