Abstract
Oman has a growing healthcare sector which is constantly being improved and
modernised. This report is ideal for executives wanting to understand the key
drivers in the medical market and have access to a wealth of statistical data,
including five-year market projections. Included with the report are 3 free
quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market
developments for a year.
Oman is a small, oil-dependent state in the bordering the Indian Ocean. It has
strong diplomatic relationships with Arab and other leading countries.
Over the last 30 years the country has invested heavily in the healthcare
sector and succeeded in creating a modern hospital system. Despite this, the
country still lacks rural infrastructure and a local base of trained medical
personnel, problems which current health policies are seeking to resolve.
Only the companies that are listed on the Omani trade register are allowed to
carry out import operations. Goods requiring after sales service must have an
Omani agent to be cleared. Any agency agreement must be approved by the Oman
Chamber of Commerce & Industry. As a general rule, no joint venture may be
more than 65% foreign-owned although 100 per cent foreign ownership has been
possible for ventures aimed at the improvement of national infrastructure. The
paperwork for such a venture is daunting, but a good local agent can help
speed up the process.
Importers are required to produce a commercial invoice, a certificate of
origin and bill of lading. Imports from Israel and Yugoslavia are prohibited.
This report comprises four main sections: Medical Device Market Outlook,
Background Data, Healthcare System, and Accessing the Medical Device Market.
The Outlook section provides analysis of the market and five-year forecasts by
technology category, national data projections and key market developments.
Other sections provide a wealth of background and market access information,
including population trends, morbidity and mortality, health expenditure,
organisation & administration, hospital services, ambulatory care, medical
personnel, trade data and essential industry contacts.
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