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Peer reviewedKarim, Bakri Musa A. – International Library Review, 1991
Describes developments in library services that took place in Oman from 1970-90 and discusses the current status of library development. Topics discussed include the rapid social and economic development in Oman, the lack of human and physical resources, the lack of a national library, and deficiencies in school libraries. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Development
Download full textKapiszewski, Andrzej – 2000
This study describes and analyzes certain population, labor, and education issues in oil monarchies of the Persian Gulf. The countries profiled are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (also known as the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] countries). Since the discovery of oil, these countries transformed themselves…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship
