India-Oman FTA Nears Completion, Omanisation Remains Obstacle

India and Oman are close to making a trade deal, which would make it easier for them to buy and sell goods and services from each other.

The main issue holding things up is how many local workers Oman will require companies to hire instead of foreign workers.

India wants to make sure its workers can still find jobs in Oman and that the rules for hiring local workers won't change too much.

If the deal goes through, India expects to sell more goods and services to Oman.

The trade between these two countries has recently decreased.