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	Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Sultanate of Oman is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
		Oman constituted one of the Satrapies of the Persian Empire.
		Oman is considered to be one of the fifteen states that comprise the so-called "Cradle of Humanity".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oman (1398 words)

	Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ghalib bin Ali, the hereditary Imam of Oman (the religious and secular leader of the interior), was defying the Sultan's authority.
		Oman's role in First Gulf War was mainly as a base area and staging post for the large United States Air Force and RAF contingents deployed to the Gulf.
		Oman owns the tip of the Mussandam Peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, which may be significant in future conflicts in the region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sultan_of_Oman's_Armed_Forces (1654 words)

	History of Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oman adopted Islam in the 7th century A.D., during the lifetime of the prophet Muhammad.
		Oman was the object of Franco-British rivalry throughout the 18th century.
		During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the sultan in Muscat faced rebellion by members of the Ibadhi sect residing in the interior of Oman, centered around the town of Nizwa, who wanted to be ruled exclusively by their religious leader, the Imam of Oman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sultan_of_Oman (1434 words)

	OMAN. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is bordered on the west by Yemen and Saudi Arabia and on the north by the United Arab Emirates, which separates the major portion of the sultanate from a small area on the Strait of Hormuz.
		The sultan of Oman has had frequent clashes with the imam (leader) of the interior ethnic groups.
		In 1996 the sultan issued a decree promulgating a new basic law that clarifies the royal succession, provides for a legislative council and a prime minister, and guarantees basic civil liberties for Omani citizens.
	www.bartleby.com /aol/65/om/Oman.html (584 words)

	MSN Encarta - Oman
		Oman is a desert country in which high mountain peaks gaze down on dazzling white sand beaches.
		Oman is ruled by a monarch called a sultan, and the country’s official name is the Sultanate of Oman.
		Masqaţ, also known as Muscat, is the capital of Oman and the center of the country’s largest metropolitan area.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761561099 (652 words)

	The Sultan Of Oman
		Oman did not start producing oil until 1964, and its reserves are modest compared to those of three nearby super-rich friends, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
		Oman’s missions abroad were closed, virtually no foreigners were allowed into the country and the few students who had gone abroad to study were denied the reentry visas needed to come home.
		The lesson of Oman, I think, is that change does not have to be threatening in the Arab world if people are made to feel that they have a choice, that they have control and are the masters, not the victims, of their destiny.
	www.aliciapatterson.org /APF0903/Lamb/Lamb.html (1922 words)

	Qaboos of Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sayyed Qaboos ibn Sa’id Al ‘Bu Sa’id (born November 18, 1940) is the current Sultan of Oman.
		As Qaboos is the Sultan of Oman, he traditionally holds absolute power.
		When the Sultan came to the throne in 1970 he had built a more modest mosque in Muscat but in 1992 he called for plans to be drawn up for the largest mosque in the world.
	www.secaucus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Qaboos_of_Oman (430 words)

	Oman
		Sayyid Thuwaini was recognised as Sultan of Muscat and Oman and Sayyid Majid as Sultan of Zanzibar and its dependencies.
		Unfortunately for Oman, Zanzibar was the centre of the East African trade and the economic and financial powerhouse of the whole empire.
		However, the reigning Sultan Said bin Taimur had inherited an empty Treasury at his accession and was forced to go cap in hand to the British, an experience he was keen to avoid for the rest of his life.
	4dw.net /royalark/Oman/oman.htm (1481 words)

	Oman (02/05)
		One of the new sultan's first measures was to abolish many of his father's harsh restrictions, which had caused thousands of Omanis to leave the country, and to offer amnesty to opponents of the previous regime, many of whom returned to Oman.
		Oman is concerned with regional stability and security, given tensions in the region, the proximity of Iran and Iraq, and the potential threat of political Islam.
		When Oman declined as an entrepot for arms and slaves in the mid-19th century, much of its former prosperity was lost, and the economy turned almost exclusively to agriculture, camel and goat herding, fishing, and traditional handicrafts.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/35834.htm (4386 words)

	Oman
		Oman is a 1,000-mile-long (1,700-km) coastal plain at the southeast tip of the Arabian peninsula lying on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
		Arabs migrated to Oman from the 9th century B.C. onward, and conversion to Islam occurred in the 7th century A.D. Muscat, the capital of the geographical area known as Oman, was occupied by the Portuguese from 1508 to 1648.
		The sultans and imams of Oman clashed continuously throughout the 20th century until 1959, when the last Ibadi imam was evicted from the country.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107856.html (547 words)

	ICL - Oman - Constitution
		The Sultanate of Oman is an independent, Arab, Islamic, fully sovereign state with Muscat as its capital.
		The Sultan shall be assisted in drafting and implementing the general policy of the State by a Council of Ministers and Specialised Councils.
		Members of the Council of Ministers are politically collectively responsible before the Sultan for carrying out the general policies of the State, and each is individually responsible before the Sultan for the discharge of his duties and the exercise of his powers.
	www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/mu00000_.html (4374 words)

	Terrorism101 : Counter Terrorism Organizations : Oman - Cobras (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Oman's answer was the raising of an elite unit known formally as the Sultan's Special Forces (SSF).
		The Sultan of Oman had not presaged such an event occurring in his country and was thus caught unprepared when violence broke out.
		After this conflict, the Sultan of Oman resolved that his country would no longer be without an effective force that could provide a sufficient deterrent against such an event occurring in the future.
	www.terrorism101.org /counter/Oman.html (565 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
		The Sultanate of Oman occupies the south-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula bordering Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in the West and the Republic of Yemen in the South.
		Oman is the oldest independent state in the Gulf, and was founded in 1650 after its independence from Portugal.
		Oman’s policy of economic diversification, is focusing on natural gas, port developments in Sohar and Salalah, information and communication technology, fisheries, manufacturing and, in particular, modern tourist facilities, which are being expanded throughout the country.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1020687795619 (1159 words)

	History of OMAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		From the 6th century BC until the arrival of Islam, some 1200 years later, both Muscat and Oman are under the control either of the Persian empire or of rulers from neighbouring Yemen.
		The crisis prompts a palace coup in 1970, in which Sultan Sa'id is overthrown by his son, a Sandhurst-trained officer, Qaboos bin Sa'id. With the help of British, Jordanian and Iranian troops Qaboos crushes the PFLO by 1975.
		The sultanate of Oman has been the nation's name since the beginning of Qaboos' reign (he changes it from Muscat and Oman in 1970, after his coup against his father).
	www.historyworld.net /wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ad54 (985 words)

	Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A vast desert plain covers most of central Oman, with mountain ranges along the north and southeast coast, where the countries main cities are also located: capital city Muscat, Matrah and Sur in the north, and Salalah in the south.
		Today Oman produces around 700,000 barrels (110,000 m³) of oil per day and there have been significant discoveries of natural gas and development of LNG terminals.
		Although Oman is a modern country, western influences are restricted; the Ibadhi form of Islam is very strict in comparison with Sunni Islam and Shi'a Islam.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/om/Oman.htm (813 words)

	Times of Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		MELBOURNE — The Sultan of Oman Chair in Arabic and Islamic Studies was launched at a ceremony held at the University of Melbourne yesterday.
		Present at the event were Dr Rawiyah bint Saud Al Busaidiyah, minister of higher education, and her accompanying delegation besides representatives of brotherly and friendly countries, and academic and research institutions in Australia.
		Dr Rawiyah explained that His Majesty the Sultan’s commitment to dialogue has ensured that, through all the troubles of the modern age, Oman has enjoyed friendly relations with all its neighbours, including both the East and the West.
	www.timesofoman.com /newsdetails.asp?newsid=3434 (402 words)

	[Oman-L] Sultan Said (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I have beeen researching the monetary changeover in 1970 and the monetary changes particularly during the Muscat Currency Authority and the Oman Currency Board periods.I have not finished the work yet but certinly have enough of a story for a symposia.
		The intriguing story about the monetary system introduced in 1970 was that it was the only time that I have discovered that the central banking functions were carried out by a private institution (British Bank of the Middle East-now HSBC).
		A search on the web gives about three (yes only three)references to Sultan Said and to my mind it is a subject screaming out for more research,particularly as mentioned by Joachim when some of the people who would have a story to tell are still alive !!.
	www.oman.org /pipermail/oman-l/2002-December/001539.html (196 words)

	Our Man in Oman - Could Sultan Qaboos bin Said be any nicer to the United States? By Ken Silverstein
		In any event, the sultan's longstanding support for the West means that he can count on assistance from powerful friends in the event of an internal or external threat to his throne.
		Oman may not allow direct airstrikes from its territory—that's probably too much to ask even from the usually compliant sultan—but it is likely to play an important role as the war unfolds.
		The Sultan is "Our Man in Oman" because he serves the interests of the security establishment (CIA, military) and because he serves the interests of the big oil companies.
	www.slate.com /id/117300 (1702 words)

	Oman - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is bound by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the north and west, Yemen to the southwest, the Gulf of Oman to the northeast and the Arabian Sea to the southeast and east.
		In Feb. 1991 the Sultan announced plans for a regional assembly in which each of the 59 regions (wilayat) would nominate three candidates and choose one to represent them in the assembly.
		In the same month Oman and Yemen opened their first border post at Mayouna in Oman province and announced plans to establish a new town and trade-free zone at the border post for businesses from both countries.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/oman.htm (1031 words)

	UNICEF - At a glance: Oman - The big picture
		Although Oman remains, in many ways, the most traditional country in the region, it is often more outward looking than it is given credit for.
		In a new development, His Majesty the Sultan of Oman has decided to open participation in the elections for the Shura (Consultative) Council to ALL Omanis 21 years of age and older.
		UNICEF Oman contributes to building the capacity of health professionals through information sharing, assists the government in disseminating results of an adolescent study related to health issues and planning relevant interventions.
	www.unicef.org /infobycountry/oman.html (692 words)

	The University of Melbourne - R7.229 - The Sultan of Oman Endowed Chair in Arab and Islamic Studies
		By an Agreement dated 17 March 2003 the Sultanate of Oman and the University agreed to establish 'The Sultan of Oman Endowed Chair in Arab and Islamic Studies' ('The Chair').
		The chair was established to honour His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said under whose leadership Oman made a leading contribution to the preservation and promotion of Arab and Islamic civilisation, and as an enduring testimony to the amity and partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and Australia.
		The annual income of the Fund is to be applied towards the expenses associated with the Chair, including but not limited to the payment of the salary and expenses of the professor, including provision for his or her retirement.
	www.unimelb.edu.au /Statutes/r7229.html (423 words)

	Times of Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		She emphasised that in creating this Chair, the Sultanate’s government wished to honour and promote the vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said who, has, for 34 years, worked tirelessly to the causes of peace, mutual understanding and tolerance in the world.
		She praised his contributions to interfaith dialogue, his work on the modern Islamic thought and what he could achieve in helping spread tolerance and mutual understanding among different cultures, religious and communities.
		She said the Sultanate’s government was confident that the Sultan of Oman Chair represented another positive step towards the establishment of a global community, living in peace, guided by mutual understanding and tolerance.
	www.timesofoman.com /print.asp?newsid=3434 (331 words)

	Sultan of Oman professorship chair opened at Harvard varsity - Campus Watch
		Alawi conveyed the greetings of His Majesty the Sultan and his best wishes to the Harvard community and Kennedy School of Government, saying the inauguration of the chair in His Majesty's name reflected the longstanding relations of friendship and partnership between the Sultanate and the US.
		He added: "We confidently expect that the distinguished scholars appointed to this chair will devote their intellectual efforts towards the enhancement of relations between our distinct but related cultures, as well as promoting the values of research and education, of which Harvard University is such an outstanding example.
		He praised the achievements realised by the Sultanate in various fields during the reign of His Majesty, saying that the Carter Centre for Studies accorded special attention to the progress of the Sultanate, particularly in peace and women development issues.
	www.campus-watch.org /article/id/1108 (510 words)

	Oman (07/02) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id assumed power on July 23, 1970, in a palace coup directed against his father, Sa'id bin Taymur, who later died in exile in London.
		Oman's judicial system traditionally has been based on the Shari'a--the Koranic laws and the oral teachings of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
		Although Oman enjoys a high degree of internal stability, regional tensions in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf war and the Iran-Iraq war continue to necessitate large defense expenditures.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/o/26434.htm (3723 words)

	Welcome to Port Services Corporation Web Site
		PORT Sultan Qaboos, Oman's premier maritime gateway, enjoys a prime location in the politically stable Sultanate of Oman.
		During the reign of Sayyid Sultan bin Ahmed in the 18th century, Oman's trading activity again increased and the capital area's two harbours - Muscat and Mutrah - diversified, Mutrah was quickly established as a commercial port while Muscat was used for naval operations.
		This was all to change with the accession of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said who inaugurated a new era of maritime commerce and prosperity in Oman when His Majesty established Mina Qaboos (now Port Sultan Qaboos) in 1974.
	www.pscoman.com /marketing/about1.htm (684 words)

	Timeline Oman
		Hormuz is the strait between Iran and Trucial Oman.
		Britain allied with the ruler of Muscat and Oman and Mohamed Ali of Egypt.
		Jackson had special 1804 silver dollars minted for the sultan of Muscat (later Oman) and the King of Siam (later Thailand) for trade treaties negotiated by Edmund Roberts.
	timelines.ws /countries/OMAN.HTML (851 words)

	Jewish Group Awards Sultan of Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The sultan was not expected to meet with committee members during their visit.
		Qaboos was honored by the New York-base group for his government's efforts toward promoting Middle East peace and also for trade and investment with the United States, the news agency said.
		Oman established commercial ties with Israel in 1995 and opened a trade mission in Tel Aviv.
	www.jsonline.com /news/intl/ap/mar00/ap-oman-jewish-awa030400.asp?format=print (222 words)

	Bahrain Government Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The behaviour of the rulers appointed by the Sultan in Bahrain raised the ire of the Utoob which annoyed these rulers and once again the ball was in Bahrain's court.
		In the year 1219 the Sultan decided to march to Basra to obtain the prevalent set of laws from the people of Basra and convey them to the ruler of Oman as prevalent in the days of Imam Ahmed Bin Saeed.
		Some of Sultan's companions who were wounded were carried by the Shiwihlyyeen from the boat AL BADRI to their town LINGA where they landed.
	www.bahrain.gov.bh /english/bahrain/books/ages2/Chapter8_3.asp (1608 words)

	Oman
		1800 - 1801 Bahrain occupied by Muscat and Oman.
		Jan 1871 Sultanate of Muscat and Oman restored.
		11 Dec 1975 Sultan of Oman declares the rebellion terminated.
	www.worldstatesmen.org /Oman.html (1935 words)

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