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Oman Weighs Seeking Financial Aid From Gulf Countries

Biggest Arab oil exporter outside OPEC most vulnerable in GCC
Gulf states recognize Oman in difficult straits: U.S. official

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Fiona MacDonald,

Turki Al Balushi, and

June 11, 2020, 10:31 AM UTCUpdated onJune 11, 2020, 12:55 PM UTC

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Oman has discussed the possibility of financial aid with other Gulf states to help it cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices, according to two officials in the region and a U.S. government official familiar with the contacts.