7 Interesting Facts about Oman

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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Oman.
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1. Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. It has been ruled by the Al-Said family since 1744. Oman is also one of the oldest human-inhabited places on Earth. Humans have lived in what is now known as Oman for at least 106,000 years and the city of Dereaze is at least 8,000 years old.
2. Oman is traditionally known for breeding Arab horses. Historically it has been famous for its purebred Arab horses. Omani people believe that the horse is an image of its master and a reflection of his courage, stamina and ability. It is believed that Zaad AL-Rakeb was the first horse to be known in Arabia and to which all the Arab progeny horses were tracked back. It belonged to the Uzd, the old members of the Arab Uzd tribe of Oman. It was said to be given to them as a gift by the Prophet Solomon Son of David
3. Oman is the only Middle East country where women-only bazaars, called ‘souq’, are found. The Omani City of Ibra has a women-only bazaar, where the Omani women trade in everything from spices to handicraft to jewellery. It is a complete shopping hub for female travelers, where men are forbidden to hang around.
4. Do you know why Oman is so white? It is because no official permission is required to paint homes white. People need to seek special permission to use other colors. Besides, the administration checks everything from foundation to painting several times when a house is under construction.
5. The architectural heritage of Oman consists of more than 500 forts, castles and watch towers. Oman’s urban infrastructure from residential buildings to seafront whitewashed resorts is immensely influenced by the Indian architectural style seen in the high society.
6. Before 1970, there were no hotels in Oman. Since the late 1980s, when the government opened the country to tourists, hundreds of luxurious hotels have been built. Tourism is a growing industry in Oman. In the most recent available numbers in 2013, it was reported that 2.1 million tourist visited Oman.
7. The 2nd-century geographer Ptolemy mentioned a ‘concealed harbour’, perhaps the first documented reference to the capital of Oman, Muscat, but the settlement’s location, surrounded on three sides by mountains, made it all but inaccessible from the land. Little is known about the early days of Muscat, except that it grew into a small port in the 14th and 15th centuries. By the beginning of the 16th century, however, Muscat gathered momentum as a trading port in its own right, used by merchant ships bound for India.
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[@Pashash-pu1hr]

God keep Oman safe....my lovely country الله يحفظ عمان ... ♥️🇴🇲🌝

[@saudsaleh3612]

I'm Omani and would like to thank you for the great video. It's really awesome.

[@traceyodonoghue1273]

Oman you have a beautiful country good luck to all from ireland

[@rocks5.027]

Hello I am omani and I am very happy see this video and I like to say thank you bro

[@hashimhassan4970]

They also had a big maritime empire stretching from Bahrain to Madagascar

[@lovemylife639]

Mr RRR true

[@ronizuckerman7785]

Oman, I love this video

[@eitapoh]

I love this channel. XD

[@JamesA4]

What a beautiful country with a rich history. I would love to visit Oman.

[@AMMAR-zz5mz]

we are all waiting for u

[@sami86don]

Great job mate!

[@warsamenur4895]

oman a very beautiful country

[@trfmamurphy7991]

I had nearly 5 years living and working in Oman in the 80s and 90s. It was a shame work interfered with my social life, lol, as the people and the country provided me with never - to - be - forgotten memories. Most of my off duty time was spent below the waves Scuba Diving. Best diving I'd ever experienced. Diversity of life was extraordinary; such as the "Dhofar Clown Fish" seen only in these waters near Salalah. Lots of "nasties" in the waters as well, but generally not a problem as long as you stick to safety rules. To live there and enjoy the country you really needed transport, such as a decent 4x4. Well worth a visit. I only hope Tourism doesn't spoil this unique country. Rule of thumb when we went camping/diving was, don't throw waste away, bag it and take it to somewhere it can be disposed of properly. I had the privilege of meeting Sultan Qaboos Al Said 3 times in the course of my work and he was a very honourable and pleasant person, who will no doubt be forever remembered. May he Rest in Peace.

[@KaranPlayzz]

Yes I lived there for 13 years it's a very clean place

[@ashwinp2338]

I am from india, now i am watching this video from oman 😇😇 loved here and the people are really nice

[@Jjacinthpoornima]

Ashwin P soon I’ll be there to witness what I’ve watched... 😂😇

[@ashwinp2338]

Cool bro ! Really nice here but like all gulf countries pretty hot climate

[@Jjacinthpoornima]

Ashwin P I’m ready to face the hot climate bro...

[@SebastiansFacts]

That's so cool.

[@ashwinp2338]

@@SebastiansFacts yeah pretty cool

[@omaniyoutuber4100]

oh, I didn't know about where Arabian horses came from. thanks for the information!

[@user-jx5zt1ic1f]

Oman is beautiful I love oman too much

[@rahimalik1120]

pleas btao oman ki noc hatim ho gi ha kia

[@fssalabri007]

Hi good job. I liked the vedio

[@mce5420]

I'm not from Oman btw, but here's another fact: it's the only country that starts with the letter o.

[@Hithere-wq6qi]

wrong.Ostria start with O and it is a country

[@abdullahalraisi5992]

Ajsar Fmly *Austria 🙄

[@heysultana]

Lol

[@nassaimalharthy1461]

I’m from Oman 😍😌💕

[@SebastiansFacts]

Awesome. I hope you liked the video!

[@nassaimalharthy1461]

Sebastian Ioan yeah I loved it ❤️😊

[@SebastiansFacts]

That's great to hear!

[@lilpoorkid7278]

Nassaim Alharthy yayyy I’m omani

[@userengland8360]

One of the photos you showed was the emirates palace in Abu Dhabi

[@jaif7327]

Travel Reviewer it's Omani architecture

[@AfnansBrother]

Wow so nicw . Stay connect .

[@albusaidi29]

I love you Oman

[@Jacob-fe7ge]

nice video!

[@mukayirangajuliet1086]

Great country, hope i'll be there one day

[@azrasaqib3851]

Try to visit grand mosque in Muscat this mosque has a fountain, 2 or 3 gardens and almost it must be more than 15 kilometres wide

[@nadeennoni9136]

About the house part , you can paint it any color you want, but it's best if it's white

[@essomagdi1]

Nadeen Noni , how much they pay for a kitchen worker in a restaurant or English teacher ?

[@omarfaraj9894]

Love Oman 😘😘

[@hoetingsss1159]

I’m from Oman ❤️

[@noazeem8784]

Hoe Tingsss I'm froom oman

[@user-fe8um6ki6p]

I love Oman

[@adryanhdmappinganimationpr9645]

Foarte fain m8

[@abdallahalhaddad1804]

im omani/emarati + this video was uploaded in my birthday

[@brehbreh1067]

MrFamey GT So F*cking what ?

[@kannikawonderful7796]

as I knew some about Oman is. the people are so nice especially my dear buddy Oman friend hehe

[@KA-pu2tp]

omg not all I grew up there 💀💀💀

[@jisojib1145]

excellent oman

[@kholil8050]

PS HOME [phone]

[@jakedelacuesta6760]

By far the most interesting country with the most interesting and rich history. And also one of the least acknowledged.

[@avantikaarvind4725]

I live here yay

[@user-mr3nc3mw3e]

Oman was the ruler of Zanzibar until 1968

[@ghettofab511]

the white buildings reminds me of Mogadishu before the civil war in the 80s. it's sad that I never got to see it like that and how much war can destroy a country. Inshallah Oman and it's people stay in peace

[@BALLARDTWIN]

Sasha notsofierce so true

[@Vishnu-ob4fu]

Great OMAN...

[@diamondgamingandothers2001]

I live in oman

[@noazeem8784]

I'm from oman

[@faisalalbalushi4737]

Oman Best country in the world people living modren life style Oman is Greart country 🇴🇲

[@KaranPlayzz]

Oman is awesomeeee

[@ggggggggg394]

I'm a in oman right now

[@AllaahuAkbar60]

The Deen Show is amazing 😄

[@yaz4134]

How does that relate to Oman lol?

[@AllaahuAkbar60]

The Deen Show is famous in Oman 💜

[@yaz4134]

Really? never noticed. i'm also from Oman

[@avruvimtu2204]

Oman is definitely in fact a sea civilization and ethnically openminded, the country's architecture such as the common house reminds me of those house in the anime known as "One Piece". That's due to the country in fact being reminiscent of a harbour. Not a fishing one, entirerly.It doesn't strictly recalls of Arab nation, that's because it's still a Preislamic and *Arabian (Not Arabic)* in heart which is actually in fact uniquely revealed by its vibrantly thriving colours, architectural style and unrelated-to-Arab clothing patterns. The ethnic inhabitants are *Arabians* that undegone Arabization and Islamization however due Oman's significantly distant location it was difficult for Arabs to full-scale arabize them.

[@krygermelon3554]

You can deny that but everything in middle East is bold by the hand's of Arab's

[@avruvimtu2204]

Ardian@ I am not denying anyhting you should have done more research. That's your opinion btw.

[@klash641]

WTF is this oman is not arab?.. asshole all omanis are arab and most of the omani families are from "Al-azd tribe" which sultan qaboos are one of them so keep your shitty informations for your self we are arab and proud

[@avruvimtu2204]

Mametto 3 No. You are an idiot. I terminate the discussion here since it is apparent you don't listen.

[@kareemtheeb1478]

@@avruvimtu2204 😂😂😂 the arabs came from yemen. Why do you alwayse lie. The arabs were here before the arabic language. Just like the spanish and portaguese were there before thier languages appeared.

[@ggggggggg394]

I am also born in oman

[@srinugowthami2576]

Please anybody know tell the india embassy number please

[@boyssansiro5614]

Srinu Gowthami [phone]

[@aishasinawi2351]

Oman💕💕😍

[@noazeem8784]

Aisha Mascardo Smith I'm from oman

[@TravelleszChannel]

Check out our recent roadtrip to Oman! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jdfnysbLmNr7s

[@zahabdrisak793]

my husband 💖💖is from oman

[@dudidulo1524]

Where are you from

[@habeebuddin3096]

I am from oman

[@SarahSobieski]

habeeb uddin what's it like to visit

[@lilibethbongco2689]

Oman is peaceful country

[@oratiog9036]

What is NOC rule and Employment Ban?

[@halina4568]

you forgot that the Sultan of Oman lives in Zanzibar now

[@alburaimiboy1]

Halina Not true!

[@svenstajduhargaming5999]

bill wurtz

[@shushuglamorous8457]

He lives in Oman

[@kingtariq1709]

Noo he live in oman and not Zanzibar .

[@raelenegarrison2474]

The script is too fast to be read out loud comfortably.

[@azrasaqib3851]

i live in oman yaya

[@Miaplyzrblx]

🇴🇲

[@indopakfriendship1587]

Same as Kashmir

[@KhalidAun1]

0:22 *dynasty not dinasty

[@indopakfriendship1587]

Life is OK here

[@SebastiansFacts]

That's good to hear.

[@astaria0]

Oman is the only country that the first letter is O

[@root-beer]

It's one of the safest country in Arabia

[@astaria0]

Oh

[@ayyubaliali6795]

I love Oman

[@kingtariq1709]

Do you know the meaning (oman) in Arabic? So let me tell you (oman) in Arabic mean peace and true oman is the peaceful country in the world if u agree give me like

[@victoriaking4634]

Text should be in bold Blacķ color

[@muhammadsameer8041]

mukif

[@linksys119]

Oman has been ruled by the al busaidy family not al said family they only recently changed it to al said 47 years ago and al busaidy family ruled since 1741 not 1744 :)

[@brehbreh1067]

hafidh al barwani In fact they’re all cousins And family members , but some name changing took place and what happened happened !

[@lavender0666]

oman is the only country that starts with the letter .o.

[@achmaderza]

O.. Man! my ass was kicked by the himarr...

[@mctdon7983]

Achmad Erza Bamuqaddam you are lucky to not jump on it

[@marcelo90z]

What about the Ibadi Islam branch? There is no place in the world outside Oman that follows it

[@sugarsnapmama9131]

Yes. This, in my opinion, is one of the most important facts about Oman, though there are many things that make Oman amazing. I think the fact that they are Ibadi, accounts for why ALL of their people, including women, enjoy freedoms which are unique in the Middle East.

[@mahmoodalhinai7522]

Your both wrong. There’s Ibadis in Algeria too. I’m Oman there’s Ibadi, Sunni and Shea. But we don’t take these for granted! In fact I didn’t even know such things existed until I was 18 in a history class.

[@sami86don]

I believe, next one will be the " Pakistan " :)

[@SebastiansFacts]

+A Adeel Yep

[@jensjensen9035]

why dont you talk ??

[@zainansari9295]

I was born in muscat

[@linksys119]

al busaidi*

[@kareembashir4064]

Omani Arabs brought islam at the shores of East Africa

[@thestealth2448]

kareem bashir ibadi islam was o be exact

[@alza901]

Who is from matrah????

[@mohamedlawati68]

Me

[@mohammedawad6451]

Oman’s Snowden. Political documentary about Oman الفيلم الوثائقي السياسي الاول: عُمان سنودن، إمبراطورية ثقافة الصمت vimeo.com/261589513 Oman’s Snowden عمان سنودن The only political documentary film about Oman kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4u7hJ95gdOUetk The investigative documentary film addresses the social and human rights struggle after the crackdown on demonstrators during the 2011 protests in the Sultanate of Oman. Oman, which was described by The Economist as the world’s most charming police state seems to have many hidden political secrets. The film follows Oman’s first internet blogger, poet, writer and human rights activist Muawiyah Alrawahi, and poet and activist Habiba Alhanai. Alrawahi disappeared on the 24th of February 2015 during a trip to the neighboring country United Arab Emirates (UAE). His disappearance was politically motivated and was most likely a joined effort between the UAE and the Omani intelligence services. He was detained for about 16 months at the notorious Al Wathba prison in Abu Dhabi. He was subjected to torture and ill-treatment and was placed with pirates, terrorist suspects, and criminals. His crime was his internet blogging, human rights activities, and defending other Omani activists. Al-Rawahi's testimony addresses the political situation in Oman prior to his kidnapping by the UAE. The film was shot two weeks after Muawiyah Alrawahi was released from prison in the United Arab Emirates. Three months after the shooting of the film, Muawiyah Alrawahi was again targeted by the Omani intelligence service - fearing for his life he fled to the UK and is now a political refugee living underground. This documentary is a film of two parts. The second part is based on interviews with author Abdullah Habib, Said AlHashimi, Mohamed AlYahyai, and political refugees in Europe like Mohamed AlFazari, Nabhan AlHanshi, Mohamed AlHarithy and Khalfan AlBadwawi. عمان سنودن يتناول الفيلم الوثائقي التحقيقي النضال الاجتماعي وحقوق الإنسان بعد حملة القمع على المتظاهرين خلال احتجاجات عام 2011 في سلطنة عمان. يبدو أن عمان ، التي وصفتها مجلة الإيكونوميست بأنها الدولة البوليسية الأكثر سحرا في العالم ، تمتلك الكثير من الأسرار السياسية الخفية. يتتبع الفيلم أول مدون على الإنترنت في عُمان ، شاعر وكاتب وناشط في مجال حقوق الإنسان معاوية الرواحي ، والشاعرة والناشطة حبيبة الهنائي. اختفى الرواحي في 24 فبراير 2015 خلال رحلة إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة (دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) المجاورة. كان اختفائه ذات دوافع سياسية وكان على الأرجح مجهودًا مشتركًا بين الإمارات العربية المتحدة وأجهزة المخابرات العمانية. تم احتجازه لمدة 16 شهرًا في سجن الوثبة سيء السمعة في أبو ظبي. وقد تعرض للتعذيب وسوء المعاملة وتم وضعه مع القراصنة والمشتبه في أنهم إرهابيون والمجرمون. كانت جريمته هي التدوين على الإنترنت ، وأنشطة حقوق الإنسان ، والدفاع عن النشطاء العمانيين الآخرين. تعالج شهادة الرواحي الوضع السياسي في عُمان قبل اختطافه من قبل الإمارات. تم تصوير الفيلم بعد أسبوعين من إطلاق سراح معاوية الرواحي في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. بعد ثلاثة أشهر من تصوير الفيلم ، استهدف معاوية الرواحي مرة أخرى من قبل المخابرات العمانية - خوفا على حياته هرب إلى المملكة المتحدة وهو الآن لاجئ سياسي يعيش تحت الأرض. هذا الفيلم الوثائقي هو فيلم من جزأين. ويستند الجزء الثاني إلى مقابلات مع الكاتب عبد الله حبيب وسعيد الهاشمي ومحمد الحيائي واللاجئين السياسيين في أوروبا مثل محمد الفزاري ونبهان الهنشي ومحمد الحارثي وخلفان البدواوي. هذه هي سلطنة عمان - وليس مصر وليست تونس وليبيا وسوريا. إن اللقطات التي شاهدتها للتو هي من مظاهرات عام 2011 التي تطالب بالإصلاح. على 17 يناير 2011، بعد ثلاثة أيام من ثورة الياسمين في تونس ناجحة، اندلعت احتجاجات غير مسبوقة في عمان للمطالبة بالإصلاح السياسي، والدستور، ووضع حد للفساد متجذر. مثل الحكومات العربية الأخرى ، وردت الحكومة العمانية من خلال قمع المتظاهرين. وكانت النتيجة العديد من الوفيات والاعتقالات الجماعية من قبل قوات الأمن العمانية. وتشمل التهم الموجهة إلى المقبوض عليهم ، والتي لا يمكن التعرف على جرائمهم بالمعايير الدولية ، "التشهير بالسلطان" ، "التجمع غير القانوني" ، و "انتهاك قوانين جرائم الإنترنت". يبدو أن الإدانات جزء من حملة انتقامية مستمرة ضد كل أولئك الذين أظهروا بسلام في 2011 و 2012 دعوا لإجراء إصلاحات اجتماعية-سياسية. في فبراير 2013 ، أصدرت 20 منظمة دولية لحقوق الإنسان ، بما في ذلك الأمم المتحدة ، نداء من أجل إطلاق سراح ناشطي المجتمع السياسي والمجتمع المدني. وردت السلطات العمانية مع تجريم المنهجي، والسجن، والاختفاء القسري وتعذيب النشطاء والكتاب والمدونين مثل مو-A-wiYA الرواحي والصحفيين من صحيفة Azaman مثل محرر إبراهيم المعمري، والمدافع عن حقوق الإنسان سعيد جداد، وعضو البرلمان طالب المعمري. بعد شهرين من توزيع هذا الفيم توفي الناشط الحقوقي حسن البشام في سجون النظام القمعي العماني في ظروف غامضة مع رفض وتعتيم السلطات عن كيفية وفاته.

[@ahmedalmaskary2283]

mohammed awad الحمدلله الدولة وفرت التعليم المجاني و الصحة وتم تطبيق الاصلاحات بعد الاحتجاجات

[@sohailbaloch4507]

Half of the population of Oman are Baloch's, I can say one of the best country but the laws are not friendly for foreigners

[@moonringXD]

Do they speak Arabic?

[@mhmdssotaibi157]

yes

[@sarksdhar3693]

+moonringXD Yes.

[@Jacob-fe7ge]

+moonringXD yep

[@MLGDrazarussianpriencess]

no they speak hebrew

[@MLGDrazarussianpriencess]

MLG Fico ye m8

[@user-uh6rz1hy5s]

😔😔

[@methamor5351]

is it ok to be gay in oman?

[@DemenBlack]

It's illegal to be gay in Oman

[@STAR-dz8ct]

Methamor yeah, it is okay but you won't gonna find any gay like you!!

[@yaz4134]

The "act" is illegal and can result in up to 6 months in prison. But as long as there are no witnesses then there isn't a problem. I'm from Oman and the sins you commit in private are none of my business, I'll still treat you like anyone else and you are still very welcome here. But for everyone's benefit, don't show your homosexuality in public.

[@hayatdobre1044]

actually it is, because the police themselves are so kind, they understand

[@hayatdobre1044]

actually it is, because the police themselves are so kind, they understand

[@akbarakbar-sb7kt]

Who is from muscat

[@iixe_.0]

I am from Muscat Al Amerat

[@jarek928]

I want to know about Kurdistan!

[@nusaan1671]

WRONG INFORMATION, Ruled by 'AL BUSAIDI FAMILY not AL SAID

[@talentman4875]

Nusa An there both the same families the only difference is albu and al

[@talal-2336]

Hhmmmmm

[@talal-2336]

True

[@shushuglamorous8457]

Al said not Al busaid

[@llrm7559]

You forgot one fact There are more indians than Omanis 😂 (I'm an Omani)

[@nancylopez7360]

Uniquecorn Audios I miss living in your country 😫

[@H.ALHOSNI]

Nancy Lopez hhhh lol you are welcome🌹

[@H.ALHOSNI]

manasvi sharma , it is beautiful now, visit us 🌹

[@mihrabchowdhury3336]

Uniquecorn Audios , according to latest statistics and also published by times of Oman, number of Indian expats decreased while number of Bangladeshi expats increased

[@mihrabchowdhury3336]

Uniquecorn Audios now more Bangladeshi than indians

[@BartSimpson-jd2vs]

Any women there?

[@noni7750]

AlSaud is older than oman ruling family. Oman ruling family is originated from south Saudi Arabia.

[@thesaviors5021]

You are stupid or what hahhha .

[@user-fb2tp8nz3y]

اسمع انته هههههه

[@mctdon7983]

ال سعود حكموا من ٨٠ سنة ال سعيد حكموا من القرن السابع عشر

[@amh9738]

Nice joke, try another one, people are not that stupid ok?

[@BenCadetThePastafarian]

Oman Oman, not afgan not afgan

[@AMMAR-zz5mz]

we have no problem with afgan too

[@DGalzak]

Tbh oman is probably 1 of the most boring countries out there (dont get tricked by the cinematic pics)

[@harithrashid5314]

I live in oman and i can easily say that oman is one of the funnest countries ever

[@DGalzak]

@@harithrashid5314 traffic, people swearing behind your back, police that only give you tickets (especially if you have a sporty car they will rip its insides till you have to replace your car ). lack of malls (this won't be an issue) also Indians and poor government choices

[@mohamedlawati68]

I am confident that you are from UAE LOL.

[@DGalzak]

@@mohamedlawati68 omani

[@Saud-mt4wi]

Why would you say that? Now there are many malls which r enough for the small amount of population in Oman in fact more than enough.... Many tourist attractions but if u want Oman to be Like, say Dubai then that's not possible at the moment 🇴🇲😂. I lived in Oman for 15 years which is basically my age lol then i shifted to Dubai with my Family. Indians are very hardworking, they are one of the reasons why Oman is becoming more and more successful ✌️🇴🇲❤️.

[@mce5420]

Never mind, I just saw someone else post the same thing :)

[@mce5420]

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