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Oman

exclaves are surrounded by United Arab Emirates on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz
(which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.

From the 17th century, the Omani

Sultanate was an empire, vying with the Portuguese and British Empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence and control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar. In the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom. For over 300 years, the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefit. The UK recognized Oman's geographical importance as a trading hub that secured their trading lanes in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean and protected their empire in the Indian sub-continent. Oman is an absolute monarchy led by a sultan, with power passed down through the male line. Qaboos bin Said was the Sultan from 1970 until his death on 10 January 2020. Qaboos, who died childless, had named his cousin, Haitham bin Tariq
, as his successor in a letter, and the family confirmed him as the Sultan of Oman.

Formerly a maritime empire, Oman is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world. It is a member of the

high-income economy and, , ranks as the 48th most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index. (Full article...
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  • ...that Alwatan is the first and oldest Omani newspaper?

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  • Image 1Muscat Boat Club (from Tourism in Oman)
    Muscat Boat Club (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 2Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi - It’s the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization (from Tourism in Oman)
    Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi - It’s the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 3Nakhal Fort (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 4Watching spinner dolphins in the Gulf of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 5Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attracts tourists from all over the world (from Tourism in Oman)
    Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attracts tourists from all over the world (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 6Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor (from Tourism in Oman)
    Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 7Visa policy of Oman   Oman   Visa-free   Visa required (from Tourism in Oman)
    Visa policy of Oman
      Oman
      Visa-free
      Visa required
    (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 8Tourists riding camels in the Wahiba Sands (from Tourism in Oman)
    Wahiba Sands (from Tourism in Oman
    )
  • Image 9The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace (from Tourism in Oman)
    The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 10Al-Alam Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
    Al-Alam Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 11Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
    Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 12Wadi Tiwi (from Tourism in Oman)
    Wadi Tiwi (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 13Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
    Mutrah Corniche (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 14Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port. (from Tourism in Oman)
    Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port. (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 15Qurum Beach - Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top) (from Tourism in Oman)
    Qurum Beach - Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top) (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 16Al Alam Palace, Muscat (from Tourism in Oman)
    Al Alam Palace, Muscat (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 17Qantab Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
    Qantab Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 18Muscat Municipality works continuously to beautify the city. Such gates dot roads around Muscat and showcase the traditional roots of the Sultanate (from Tourism in Oman)
    Muscat Municipality works continuously to beautify the city. Such gates dot roads around Muscat and showcase the traditional roots of the Sultanate (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 19The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu (from Tourism in Oman)
    The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 20Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
    Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 21Ruwi - The Commercial hub of Muscat includes a massive marketplace - The Ruwi High Street (from Tourism in Oman)
    Ruwi - The Commercial hub of Muscat includes a massive marketplace - The Ruwi High Street (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 22The graves at Al-Ayn in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
    The graves at Al-Ayn in Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 23Muttrah Souq (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 24Frankincense trees in Dhofar in southern Oman (from Tourism in Oman)
    Dhofar in southern Oman (from Tourism in Oman
    )
  • Image 25Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lies anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor) (from Tourism in Oman)
    Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lies anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor) (from Tourism in Oman)
  • Image 26Seeb Beach (from Tourism in Oman)
    Seeb Beach (from Tourism in Oman)

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