Oman and Bahrain are Middle Eastern success stories. There are some key similarities. Both have followed pragmatic … country had just enough oil to do some good, but not enough to do serious damage. -- Oman ; Bahrain ; Middle East ; GCC …. These improvements occurred in somewhat different settings, with Oman developing in a more authoritarian environment …

Oman and Bahrain are Middle Eastern success stories. There are some key similarities. Both have followed pragmatic …. These improvements occurred in somewhat different settings, with Oman developing in a more authoritarian environment …, whereas Bahrain enjoyed greater democracy but somewhat less stability. While both countries have relied on oil revenues to …