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Oman Approves 2026 Budget, Launches Five-Year Plan Targeting 4% Growth

Oil windfalls will be reserved for deficit reduction followed by debt repayment.

Overview

  • Oman projects RO11.447 billion in revenue, RO11.977 billion in spending and a RO530 million deficit for 2026, assuming US$60 per barrel oil.
  • A RO400 million annual allocation will fund economic transformation projects under the 2026–2030 plan.
  • Public debt is expected at about RO14.6 billion (around 36% of GDP), with any higher oil receipts directed to closing the gap and reducing debt.
  • Social investments outlined include 42 new schools, hiring 3,706 health workers and consultancy work for a National Center for Women’s Health.
  • Net oil is forecast to provide about half of 2026 revenue, with non-oil at 33% and net gas at 17%, while 51,482 new jobs for nationals were reported last year.