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May 16, 2025
Oman’s debt market to slow down in 2025-2026
Oman will continue to tap the debt capital market (DCM) at a gradual rate in 2025 and 2026, as the Gulf state intends to lower its overall debt to around 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP)
The long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) with a stable outlook mainly benefits from the UAE capital’s substantial sovereign net foreign assets, which were estimated to be 157% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year.
“The UAE’s economy is set to maintain its strong growth momentum, driven by rising oil output and robust activity in the non-oil sector, which is being supported by a loose fiscal stance” James Swanston, MENA economist at Capital Economics.
In this video, Zawya’s Farah Heiba dives deep into the financial world of clean energy, unpacking the challenges banks face when it comes to green investments.