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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality

A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

© Andrea DiCenzo for The New York Times

Muscat, the capital of Oman, in 2023. Officials said a new tax there would affect only a small portion of the population but would help reduce the country’s dependence on oil and gas.
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