VOL. XXXIX

No. 63

9-December-1996

OMAN

Oman Looks To Privatize Telecoms Utility

TheOmani Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Mr. Ahmad bin Suwaidan al-Balushi, has said that the government is planning the sale of its General Telecommunication Organization (GTO) and has asked the big six international accounting firms to submit proposals for preparatory consultancy work. Mr. al-Balushi told the press: "To fulfil such an aim it is planned to have the sector restructured and then proceed to...