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 oman3
Governor of Muscat 1830-1837, and of Burka 1837-1841.
Expelled from Muscat and settled at Qishm in 1876.
a daughter of Sayyid Qais bin 'Azzan, Governor of Sohar and of Ar Rustãq, great-great-granddaughter of Imam Ahmad bin Said.
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 oman4
at Muscat), elder daughter of H.H. Sayyid Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Muscat and Oman, GCIE.
Muscat, 19xx, H.H. Sayyid 'Abdu'l-Rauf bin Abbas al-Said, third son of Sayyid Abbas bin Faisal al-Said.
Sultan's Deputy 1924, 1935-1936 and 1937-1938, Governor of Sur 1928-1930, and Barka 1930-1935, Minister for External Affairs 1939-1945, Wakil and Governor of the Capital and of Muscat 1958-1970.
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 Oman
Oman occupies the eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the north-west, Saudi Arabia to the west and Yemen to the south-west.
Oman is slightly smaller than New Zealand or the US state of Kansas, though the part of Oman's border with Saudi Arabia that runs through the Empty Quarter is in dispute, and Oman's exact size isn't known.
When Sultan Faisal bin Turki died in 1913, the interior's tribes refused to recognise his son as imam, leading to a split between the coastal area ruled by the sultan and the interior, which came to be controlled by a separate line of imams.
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 Beirut
Oman's economy has been transformed from a modest economic base depending on exports of raw materials such as dates, dried limes, fish and leather into a modern and integrated structure that has enabled it to achieve one of the world's highest growth rates.
Oman borders the UAE and the Strait of Hormuz in the north, Saudi Arabia in the west, Yemen in the south-west and the Arabian Sea in the east.
Oman was one of the first countries to embrace Islam voluntarily during the era of the prophet Mohammed, praise be upon Him, who sent Amr bin Al-As to the current kings of Oman, Gaifar and Abd, sons of the recently deceased Al Jalandi bin Al Mustakbir, calling on them to embrace Islam.
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 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - July 22, 2005 - Article 9
Muscat was an early champion of Gulf co-operation, and the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) summits that were held there in 1985, 1989, 1995 and 2001 were landmarks along the road of co-operation and integration between the GCC states.
The Sultan's chairmanship of the 22nd GCC Summit was instrumental in the achievement of the Council's goals and in ensuring that it responded to the aspirations of the Gulf's citizens.
The Sultan of Oman's Chair for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australia: In the field of education, an agreement signed in March 2003 with Melbourne University for the creation of this Chair is the latest in a series of endowments to prestigious universities throughout the world.
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 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - October 1, 2004 - Article 9
Sultan Qaboos was born in Salalah on November 18, 1940, the most southern city of a state then called Muscat and Oman.
Sultanate of Oman Radio first began broadcasting on 30th July 1970 from a small 1KW broadcasting station at Bait al Falaj in Muscat and a year later from a similar-sized station in Salalah.
Oman was one of the first countries in the region to use satellite technology for domestic transmission, which it introduced in order to bring TV coverage to the whole country with its widely varied terrain.
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 Muscat Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Muscat is rich in historic sites of interest to the tourist, as well as smart modern buildings which combine to give the city, one of the oldest and most important ports in Arabia.
A large number of the dwellings in Muscat could, until the beginning of the 20th century, be considered an extension of its fortifications since their architecture resembled that of castles and forts in being defensive in nature, moving from the east to the west of the city.
Oman's waterfront, with its fine sandy beaches, superb dive spots, and excellent conditions for a range of seaside pursuits, has always been something of a charmer with both adventure seekers and those looking for some tranquility.
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 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The new mosque, together with other mosques, is a reflection of the leader’s care to the brain and soul and his total belief that the success of the future depends on the youth’s strong adherence to their religion and total control of the keys of new technology.
As the city of Muscat expanded, and as its population continued to grow, His Majesty decided that the time had come to build a Grand Mosque which would be a major landmark of Islamic architecture in the historic city of Muscat.
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has issued directives to establish the biggest mosque in the Sultanate to function not only as a place for worship and prayers but also as a centre for interaction with the soul of Islam and its literary and cultural heritage.
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 Destination Oman
Iman Ahmed bin Said: First Al Bu Saidi ruler Iman Ahmed bin Said Al Bu Saidi (1744 – 1775) married the daughter of the last Al-Ya’ribah ruler and had one daughter and seven sons.
Following Sayyid Said’s death, his son Sayyid Thuwayni bin Said (1856 – 1866) and his immediate successors presided over an Oman that was in steady decline as a major power.
On July 23 of 1970, the Sultan’s son, Sayyid Qaboos bin Said Al Said who graduated from Sandhurst in 1962, replaced his father and set about regaining control of the country with characteristic diplomacy, conciliation and the military assistance he received from friendly nations.
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 Oman - Constitution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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.
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 Other Information of- University of Port Elizabeth.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sayyid Turki bin Said (1832 - June 4, 1888) (Arabic language : تركي بن سعيد) was Sultan of Muscat and Oman from January 30, 1871 to June 4, 1888.
On Turki's death, he was succeeded by his second son, Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
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 Omani sultans - Oman - Oman -- Government and Politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Sultan of Muscat in Oman Seif bin Sultan, who had been feeling increasingly Thuwain became the Sultan of Muscat and Oman and Majid of Zanzibar.
In the 1690s Saif bin Sultan, the imam of Oman, is pressing down the east African coast.
In the 18th century, Zanzibar and Pemba were subject to the sultans of Muscat and Oman.
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 British Empire: The Map Room: Middle East: Oman
Oman's initial contacts with the British was part of an plan to undermine the commercial and political power of the Portugese in the area.
Indeed, Sultan Said was such an anglophile that he came to depend on the British (and a few local trading families) to what was perhaps a dangerously unhealthy degree and one that resulted in political and economic stagnation for the country.
Oman slipped in economic and strategic importance until the discovery of oil in the region in the 1940's and 50's.
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 Ez HAJJ GROUP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Meanwhile, the Oman Council comprises the State Council and the Majlis Ash'Shura with the former body responsible for preparing studies on executive development plans and programs and helping to promote investment in different production and service sections, as well as resource development.
Oman lies at the far south-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula between latitudes 16.40oN and 26.2oN and longitudes 51.50oE and 59.40oE.
The Government pays special attention to the preservation of Oman's heritage, with the strong support of His Majesty, who has stated that the construction of a modern state utilizing the latest scientific and technological methods, has not distracted Oman from its ancient heritage and achievements.
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 Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Muscat and Oman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sayyid Faisal bin Turki (1864 - October 15, 1913) (Arabic: السيد فيصل بن تركي‏) ruled as Sultan of Muscat and Oman from June 4, 1888 - October 15, 1913.
On assuming power in 1888, Faisal ibn Turki gradually found his authority over the interior weakened as tribal leaders increasingly perceived his dependence on British advisers as an inherent weakness.
Responsibility for the capital was delegated to Said ibn Muhammad Al Said, while affairs of the interior fell to an ex-slave, Sulayman ibn Suwaylim.
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 AMS Country Specific Information - Oman
Oman has devoted a great deal of effort to preserving its traditional arts, dance and music, though you're more likely to see traditional dancing staged in a museum than spontaneously breaking out in a village street.
Oman is particularly known for its curved, silver-sheathed khanjar knives and silver jewellery.
The main ones in Muscat all either have a beach of their own or have rights to somebody else's, and sport small fleets of sailboats, windsurfers and pedal boats.
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 OJFA
OMAN JAPAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION the Patronage of His Highness Sayyid Qais Bin Tarek Al-Said, President of Oman Karate-Do Centre at the Muscat Holiday Inn Hotel, Sur Ball Room 7th December, 1996 which is hosted by Al-Turki Enterprises.
Oman Karate-Do Centre obtained a formal authorization from the Japan Karate Association- Middle East Branch to conduct examination and award international Japan Karate Ass.
Celebrating the silver jubilee of Oman Karate-Do (the 25th anniversary of introducing Karate-Do in Oman), Oman Japan Friendship Association and the Embassy of Japan organised an open lecture about karate history in Oman on 8th May 2005 from 7pm to 8pm at Qurum Cultural Club.
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 Al Mirani Fort
Following the Portuguese conquest of Muscat in the 15th and 16th centuries, the structure was bolstered in tune with advances in military warfare of those times, especially in cannon warfare.
Flanking His Majesty the Sultan's Al Alam Palace, these splendid edifices once served as bastions in the defence of Muscat harbour and the old city.
The structure was eventually recaptured by the intrepid Sultan Turki bin Said after a ferocious battle, which also saw the fall of Fort Al Jalali and Fort Muttrah back into Omani hands.Mirani has been restored to its original majesticity as part of a concerted renovation programme initiated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
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 MUHAMMAD REMU, VARAS
On the other hand, Taymur bin Sayed Faisal (1913-1932), the Sultan of Muscat and Oman appointed him as a Custom Collector in Gwadar in place of a certain Bashu and Rehmat Ali, who were hired on contract basis.
It is to be noted that after the death of Sultan Turki of Muscat and Oman in 1883, his son, Taymur, succeeded his son Sayed Faisal, who died in October 3, 1913.
His Highness Taymur bin Sayed Faisal, the Sultan of Muscat and Oman presented him a gold crescent on Friday, the 1st March, 1918 in a special function to appreciate his valuable services at the B.I. Office in Gwadar.
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 Buraimi, South of Sultanate of Oman, Introduction, Location, Geology, History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Buraimi lies in the western part of the Sultanate of Oman on the borders with UAE it is 120 Km from Sohar and 375 Km from
In 1972 the international border was drawn through the Oasis, with Buraimi, Hamasa and As 'Sara remaining in the Sultanate of Oman, and the other six belonging to Abu Dhabi Emirate of the UAE.
In 1919 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the present Ruler of the UAE, was born in Al Ain at Jahili Fort.
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 [oman-l] 1996 Basic Law
Issued on: 24 Jumada al Akhira 1417 AH Corresponding to: 6 November 1996 (Signature) QABOOS BIN SAID SULTAN OF OMAN Part One Basic Law of the State The State and the system of Government: Article (1) The Sultanate of Oman is an independent, Arab, Islamic, fully sovereign state with Muscat as its capital.
Article (43) The Sultan shall be assisted in drafting and implementing the general policy of the State by a Council of Ministers and Specialised Councils.
Article (52) 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.
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 Times of Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
MUSCAT — The fund-raising for tsunami relief, for which the Oman Cricket Club is set to organise a festival match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex this weekend, has already made a grand kick-off with donations flowing in.
His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, minister of heritage and culture, was the first to donate funds for the ‘Cricket for Tsunami’ match to be played on February 10 under floodlights.
The ‘Cricket for Tsunami’ match was planned for the noble cause at the request of Jagmohan Dalmiya, president of the Asian Cricket Council, to raise funds for the victims of the disaster.
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 Oman
1800 - 1801 Bahrain occupied by Muscat and Oman.
Feb 1742 - 20 Jun 1743 Sultan III ibn Murshid ibn `Adi
11 Dec 1975 Sultan of Oman declares the rebellion terminated.
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Sultan of Oman, In confirmation of the principles which have guided
The Sultan is the Head of State and the Supreme Commander of
The Sultan shall be assisted in drafting and implementing the general
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 Basic Law of Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We, Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman, In confirmation of the principles which have guided State policy in various fields during the past period, and in asserting our determination to continue efforts to create a better future characterised by further achievements which will bring benefits to the Country and its Citizens.
Article (1) The Sultanate of Oman is an independent, Arab, Islamic, fully sovereign state with Muscat as its capital.
Article (41) The Sultan is the Head of State and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
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 Interiors & Buildex opens today in Muscat | Interiors & Buildex
Sultan bin Hamdoon bin Saif Al Harthi, Undersecretary for Heritage Affairs at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture.
Among the local exhibitors are Muscat Electronics, Al Turki Enterprises, Abu Hani Establishment, Sadolin Paints (Oman) Ltd., Oman Marketing and Services Co., Abou Nabil LLC, Malatan Trading and Contracting, Excel Paints, Dosteen Trading, the Al Nasr Group of Companies, and North Ocean Trading and Contracting.
Interiors and Buildex 2006 is co-sponsored by V-Kool Oman and supported by the Caledonian College of Engineering, the Oman Society of Engineers, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and Consorzio Nuovi Mercati of Italy.
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 Robert Zubrin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Ceres (mythology) Space Colony, named after the Roman mythology Goddess, is mentioned in the prologue of Super Metroid.
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 Oman Articles publications and documentations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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