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The Country & People of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman

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Oman, officially Sultanate of Oman, formerly Muscat and Oman, independent sultanate (1995 est. pop. 2,125,000), 82,000 sq mi (212,380 sq km), SE Arabian peninsula, bounded by the Gulf of Oman (E), the Arabian Sea (S), Yemen and Saudi Arabia (W), and the United Arab Emirates (N), which separate the main portion of the country from an exclave that juts into the Strait of Hormuz. The capital is Muscat. Oman comprises a coastal plain and an interior region of hills and desert. Dates, limes, nuts, and vegetables are cultivated in the north and livestock are raised in the southwest, but the major product is oil. Natural gas production and copper mining were developed in the early 1980s to diversify the economy. The population is predominantly Muslim Arab, with Pakistani, Indian, and Zanzibari minorities.

History
Occupied by Portugal in 1508 and Turkey in 1659, Oman came under Ahmad ibn Said of Yemen, founder of the present royal line, in 1741. It has had close ties with Britain since the 19th cent. Qabus bin Said overthrew the strict regime of his father, Sultan Said bin Timur, in 1970, instituted a program of liberalization and modernization, and put down (1975) leftist guerrilla forces operating in Dhofar prov., in the south.

In 1980 the U.S. obtained the use of ports and airfields in Oman in exchange for economic and military aid. In 1981 Oman joined other Arab Persian Gulf nations in founding the Gulf Cooperation Council. The country opened its bases to international coalition forces against Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and to U.S. forces mounting strikes against Afghanistan and Osama bin Laden in 2001. In 1996 the sultan announced a new basic law that provided for a legislature with limited powers and guaranteed basic civil liberties for Omani citizens. In 2003 the lower house of the advisory council was freely elected for the first time.

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General Information Also see Travel
All Referer Earth & environment, history, literature & arts, people, places, plants & animals, religion, science & technology, sports & everyday life....
AME Info Geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation
Arab DataNet Country profile, key facts, overview, economic review, political structure, sector analysis, investment, government, companies....
ArabInfo Overview, government, history, links
ArabNet Overview, history, geography, business, culture, government, transport, tour guide, links
Atlapedia Geography, climate, people, demography, religion, education, modern history, currency, other information....
BBC Country Profile Key facts, figures and dates
Britannica.Com Country info, land, people, economy, society, government, history, culture, maps, statistics, links....
CIA World Factbook Map, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, issues
Country Reports Economy, defense, geography, government, people, anthem, map, news, weather, links....
Encarta OnLine Info, land & resources, population, economy, government, history, other related items, links....
Encyclopaedia of the Orient Geography, politics, economy, health, education, religion, people, history, anthem, cities....
Expedia Almanac, fast facts, communications, on business, health & safety, transportation, traveler's directory
Info Please General info, map, geography, government, history, land & people....
Nation By Nation Info, government, human rights, news, geography, history, people, links....
US Department of State - Background Notes People, history, government, political conditions, economy, travel, business, foreign relations....
US Library of Congress Everything you ever wanted to know about Oman....
World66 General info, cities, history, people, economy, getting around, getting there, links....
World Countries Map, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military

Cities, Towns, Municipalities & Places

Arabian Oryx Sanctuary Natural World Heritage Site
Bahla Fort Walls and towers of earthen brick and foundations of stone
Dhofar Muncipality +Arabic Services & news....
Ibri +Arabic Culture, history, industry, songs, pictures....
Muscat Municipality +Arabic Public service, hot line. History & geography, directorates....
Oman.de +Deutsch Cities & places....
Salalah One of Oman's chief ports. Guide to Oman....

Flag, Maps, Useful Information....

Cellular News Cellular coverage map, systems, frequencies....
Ethnologue Languages
Flag Description, meaning, history, interesting facts
Flag Explanation, historical, military & political flags, subdivisions, national emblem....
Maps Country, city, detailed maps, offshore Islands, CIA atlas....
Maps Cities & towns. Global position, altitude, WAPF (weather) forcast,
World Clock Local time, sunrise, sunset, GMT offset, daylight saving....
World Paper Money Paper currency since 1970
 
 

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General, Economy, Reports & Statistics
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fact sheet (pdf) & travel information....
Bilateral Relations with Japan Diplomatic, investment, economic cooperation, residents....
Capital Market Authority (CMA) +Arabic Responsible for organizing and overseeing the issue and trading of securities....
Knowledge Oasis Muscat +Arabic For businesses starting up or expanding in the GCC....
MBendi Business information, news, industries, events
Muscat Securities Market (MSM) +Arabic Regulating the market, organising the exchange and acting as the central depository
Muslim Trade Network Trade reference directory and guide....
Oman and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....
Oman Tender Board +Arabic Timely and reliable details of all tenders
Organization of Islamic Countries +Arabic The most comprehensive database: statistical, economic and social
Ports Focus Ports, harbours, marinas....
US Department of Energy Analysis, information, oil, natural gas, coal, electricity....
US Department of State Country commercial guide 2001 (pdf)
US Department of State Country reports on economic policy and trade practices - 1999
World Bank Overview, news & events, data & statistics, publications & reports, development topics, projects & programs, Public Information Center
World Trade Organization - WTO Provides trade statistics, goods schedules, services schedules and MFN exemptions, trade policy reviews, dispute cases, and notifications

Banks

Alliance Housing Bank Specialise in mortgage loans....
Bank Dhofar Al-Omani Al-Fransi +Arabic Wholly owned and managed by Omanis....
Bank Muscat +Arabic A range of financial products and advisory services
Central Bank of Oman +Arabic Promoting monetary and financial stability....
National Bank of Oman Professional and personalized approach delivering high quality service
Oman Arab Bank A particular specialization in the provision of trade finance....
Oman Housing Bank +Arabic
Oman International Bank Committed to being the leading quality service bank

Directories, Job Opportunities

Career Oman Online recruiters
Middle East Recruitment Company +Arabic On-line manpower agency

Investment & Promotion....

Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development Promoting the expansion of Omani exports

 

 

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Pictures of Oman Slideshows and Videos including: Jabrin, Jebel Shams, Muscat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab, Wahiba Sands, Misfat

Music, Song & Dance....

Oman Centre for Traditional Music +Arabic Traditional Music and Dance of Sultanate of Oman

Cultural, Scientific, Environmental, Sporting Entities & Info

Animal Info Threatened species, environmental and social data
AquaStat Information on quantity and quality of freshwater and its availability
BirdLife To determine the priorities for bird conservation in the region
Desert Birds Birding In The Sultanate of Oman
Geological Society of Oman Advancing the science of geology....
Historical Association of Oman Collecting artifacts for museums, lectures and field trips....

 

Muscat Rugby Club With the opening of a new facility Muscat RFC enters a new era
Oman Dive Centre Events, diving & snorkeling, dive sites, diving courses, oasis trips, photo gallery, dolphin watching....

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Education

Schools, Colleges, Academies, Universities & Polytechnics
Al-Sahwa Schools Bi-lingual school situated in Muscat
British School Highest quality British education to children of all abilities and nationalities - Muscat

 

College of Banking and Financial Studies To build appropriate skills, work, culture and professionalism....
Fire Safety Engineering College Specialist training college for fire fighting and aviation safety
Majan College +Arabic A unique system of education based on modules of study....
Modern College of Business & Science Programs to meet the needs of individual students....
Oman Medical College (OMC) Dedicated to training of medical doctors and pharmacists....
Sultan Qaboos University An educational and living environment which is both functional and attractive
Sur University College Academic programs are designed and quality assured by Melbourne University Private

Institutions & Organizations

Polyglot Institute Oman Contractual training in accordance with the requirement of organizations

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Political Geography Land and people, history....
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Human Rights, Politics & Political Parties....

Amnesty International +Francais Espanol News, reports, urgent action. Latest annual report....
Human Rights Watch +Arabic Other languages Human rights developments & report
US Department of State Country reports on human rights practices

Related Sites, Articles....

Constitution Background, history & news
Elections Results, parties, parliament, electoral institutes, electoral calendar, political database....

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Media

Newspapers, Magazines....
Al-Watan Arabic Daily newspaper
Oman Arabic Daily newspaper
Oman Observer Daily newspaper

OnLine News, Newsletters, News Agencies....

Oman News Agency +Arabic Daily news bulletin, pictures....
Washington Post News & references

Radio, TV, Internet....

Oman Tourism General information, attractions, services, gallery, tourism laws....
Oman Radio & TV +Arabic Live radio, live video, foreign service....
Omania +Arabic Bulletin board, public forum

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Government & Organizations....

Government, Ministries, Overseas Missions, Embassies....
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
Political Leaders Dates and figures of the leadership since 1932 (with pictures)

 

Majlis Al-Shura Arabic
State Council +Arabic Activities....

 

Ministry of Commerce and Industry +Arabic Facilitate commercial, industrial and tourist activities....
Ministry of Education Arabic
Ministry of Finance +Arabic
Ministry of Health +Arabic Health services and programmes....
Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water Arabic
Ministry of Information +Arabic Official source of information
Ministry of Justice +Arabic
Ministry of National Economy +Arabic Information & Publication Center....
Ministry of National Heritage and Culture +Arabic Handcrafts, exhibitions, arceology, museumes,forts & castles, art & folklore....
Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Envir onment and Water Resources +Arabic Sevices, environmental issues, natural reserves, data & statistics....

 

Directorate-General of Civil Status +Arabic Offers high-quality national services....
Meteorological Department +Arabic Weather and climate information to a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations....
Oman IT Executive Committee +Arabic Providing and promoting Information Technology industry....
Royal Oman Police +Arabic Information covering the services rendered, duties and tasks....
State General Reserve Fund Responsible for the investment of the reserves of the Sultanate of Oman
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Regulates the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services

Corporations, Organizations, Public Hospitals and Industrial Entities

Oman Network Information Center (OMnic) The authorised body for registering ".om" domain name
Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) +Arabic Provide high quality Telecommunications services at reasonable prices....
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) +Arabic The major exploration and production company....
Shell Oman Omani company with a franchise from Shell International

 

Al-Shatti Hospital Emphasis on personalised service and efficiency
The Royal Hospital Aims at providing specialist and super-specialist care of the highest standard

Centers, Institutions, Societies, Charities....

Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs Social, medical, physical and academic requirements....
Oman Association for the Disabled Arabic
Omani Charitable Organization +Arabic Supporting and financing social care programs and projects
Oman Society of Engineers Seeks to advance all matters related to engineers & engineering....
Oman Studies Centre Encouraging the study of Oman's history and of the social, economic and cultural conditions

Foreign Entities

British Embassy +Arabic The Embassy offers consular, commercial and visa services to members of the public....
Syrian Embassy Arabic
US Embassy Consular, commercial, information services, US - Omani Relations, articles....

 

British Counsil Library and information services, events, news, conferences, learn English
World Health Organization Tobacco & health, socio-economic situation

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Travel & Tourism

Airlines, Air, Sea & Coach Charters Services
Airports Airport names, cities and codes
Oman Air Fleet, schedule, services, cargo....

Travel, Tours, Guides.... More country info

Arabesque Tailor your holiday throughout Oman - Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa and more
Majan Tours Tour operator in Oman offering package/tailor-made tours for inbound/outbound travel
Muscat Travel Cultural and interpretive tours for individuals and groups
Oman Holiday An exceptional insight into travel within Oman
Oman Tourism General information, attractions, services, gallery, tourism laws....
Salalah Travel Tours include excursions of a few hours , to full country safaris of up to 3 weeks

 

Lonely Planet Travel information, maps, photos, background historical and cultural information
Middle East Travel Accommodation, history, after hours, travel info, addresses, cities & sights, business....
Travel Guide General & travel info, money, duty free, health, accommodation, visas....
World Travel Guide Accommodation, addresses, business, climate, essentials, resort, social, travel

Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Hostels....

Hilton Salalah
Grand Hyatt Muscat Located on the sandy beach of Shatti

 

All Hotels Hotels, description & rates
Hotels Travel Hotels directory & tourist information
Inn26 Hotels and motels directory, local info....
Oman Hotels Travel Guide Offers hotels and resorts online reservations
 

Health & Travel Tips
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel information, country advise, latest travel updates....
Travel Document Systems Passports, visas, travel documents
US Consular Information Visa, health, crime/drug penalties....

Weather....

Tide Calendar Tide times, sunset, sunrise and global position
Weather Underground Temperature, humidity, pressure
Yahoo Weather By city. Forcast, sunrise, sunset, humidity, wind, dewpoint....

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