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Muscat
Muscat (, ) is the capital and most populous city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million. The metropolitan area includes six provinces, called , and spans approximately . Known since the early 1st century CE as a leading port for trade between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled successively by various indigenous tribes, as well as by foreign powers such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire. In the 18th century, Muscat was a regional military power: its influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar. As an important port town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign traders and settlers such as the Persians, the Balochs and the Sindhis. Beginning in 1970, after the accession of Qaboos bin Said as the Sultan of Oman, Muscat experienced rapid infrastructural development; it developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oman
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline faces the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The exclaves of Madha and Musandam Governorate, Musandam are surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on their land borders, while Musandam’s coastal boundaries are formed by the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The capital and largest city is Muscat. With a population of approximately 5.46 million and an area of 309,500 km2 (119,500 sq mi), Oman is the Countries with highest population, 123rd most-populous country. From the 18th century, the Omani Sultanate was Omani Empire, an empire, competing with the Portuguese Empire, Portuguese and British Empire, British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muttrah
Muttrah, () administratively a province, is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest seaports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. To the south lies Muscat District. Demographics Muttrah had an estimated population of about 8,000 people when diplomat Edmund Roberts visited in the early 1830s. The district population was 234,225 as of 2022, down from 234,225 in 2016. It's the most densely populated province in the nation. The Sūr al-Luwātiyah neighborhood is home to the al-Luwātiyah tribe, which speaks the Indo-Aryan Luwati language. The language and people were first mentioned historically by the Omani historian Ibn Ruzayq. The Luwātiyah appeared to have settled in Oman in waves of immigration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Muscat
Old Muscat is the original historic city of Muscat, the capital of Oman, on the coast in the Gulf of Oman. Overview The old city of Muscat is separated from the rest of modern Muscat by coastal mountains. It is located along the Muttrah Corniche coastal road (entering via the Muscat Gate Museum) between Port Sultan Qaboos and Al Bustan Beach. The city is protected by a wall with round towers, built in 1625, on the western and southern sides. The Gulf of Oman and the surrounding mountains form a natural boundary to the east and north. Until the mid-20th century, the gates were closed three hours after dusk. Anyone on the streets after this time had to carry a lantern with them. In addition, smoking was banned on the main streets and the public playing of music was also banned. Tourism Tourist attractions in Old Muscat include: * Al Alam Palace * Al Saidiya Street * Bait Al Zubair * Fort Al Jalali * Fort Al-Mirani * Muscat Gate Museum * The National Museum * Omani Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Opera House Muscat
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in Shati Al-Qurm district of Muscat on Sultan Qaboos Street. Built on the royal orders of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has a capacity to accommodate maximum of 1,100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants and an art centre for musical, theatrical and operatic productions. History Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who was the ruler of Oman during the opera construction, had been always a fan of classical music and arts. In 2001, the sultan ordered the building of an opera house. Initially called 'House of Musical Arts', the name 'Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM)' was finally chosen. This opera house, which was built by Carillion Alawi, became the first in the world equipped with Radio Marconi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque () is the List of largest mosques, largest mosque in Oman, located in the capital city of Muscat. Construction In 1992, the then List of rulers of Oman, Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, directed that his country should have a Grand Mosque. In 1993, a competition for the design of the proposed mosque took place. The building contract was awarded to Carillion Alawi LLC. Construction commenced in December 1994, after a site was chosen at Bausher, and it took six years and seven months to build the mosque. The mosque is made of different type of stones, with doors, windows and embellishments made of wood and glass. Around 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone was imported for the building. Five minarets have been built around the premises of the mosque: the main minaret () in height, and the four flanking minarets () are the mosque’s chief visual features from the exterior. In the interior, the main musalla is the focus of both prayer and tourism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muscat (governorate)
Muscat () is a governorate of the Sultanate of Oman. Its provincial capital is Muscat, which is the largest city and only metropolis of Oman. Muscat Governorate, commonly referred to as Muscat City, is the seat of government and contains Oman's first cruise and cargo port and oil port. Its population reached 1,288,330 as of May 2015. Provinces Muscat Governorate consists of six provinces ( wilayat): * Al Amarat * Bawshar * Muscat (Old Town) *Muttrah Muttrah, () administratively a province, is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest seaports of ... * Qurayyat * Al Seeb Governors * Sayyid Shihab bin Faisal Al Said, 1960 - 1970 * Sayyid Thuwaini bin Shihab Al Said, 1970 - 1984 * Al-Mutasim bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, 1984 - 1985 * Sultan bin Hamad Al-Samar Al Busaidi, 1985 - 1991 * Al-Mutasim bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, 1991 - 2011 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muscat Governorate
Muscat () is a governorate A governorate or governate is an administrative division headed by a governor. As English-speaking nations tend to call regions administered by governors either states or provinces, the term ''governorate'' is typically used to calque divisions ... of the Sultanate of Oman. Its provincial capital is Muscat, which is the largest city and only metropolis of Oman. Muscat Governorate, commonly referred to as Muscat City, is the seat of government and contains Oman's first cruise and cargo port and oil port. Its population reached 1,288,330 as of May 2015. Provinces Muscat Governorate consists of six provinces ( wilayat): * Al Amarat * Bawshar * Muscat (Old Town) * Muttrah * Qurayyat * Al Seeb Governors * Sayyid Shihab bin Faisal Al Said, 1960 - 1970 * Sayyid Thuwaini bin Shihab Al Said, 1970 - 1984 * Al-Mutasim bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, 1984 - 1985 * Sultan bin Hamad Al-Samar Al Busaidi, 1985 - 1991 * Al-Mutasim bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, 1991 - 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qaboos Bin Said
Qaboos bin Said Al Said (, ; 18 November 1940 – 10 January 2020) was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the Al Bu Said dynasty, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death, having ruled for almost half a century. The only son of Said bin Taimur, List of rulers of Oman, Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Qaboos was educated in Suffolk, England. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he served briefly in the British Army. He returned to Oman in 1966 and was the subject of considerable restrictions from his father. In 1970, Qaboos ascended to the Omani throne after overthrowing his father in a 1970 Omani coup d'état, coup d'état, with British support. The country was subsequently renamed the Sultanate of Oman. As sultan, Qaboos implemented a policy of modernization and ended Oman's international isolation. His reign saw a rise in the country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N5 Road (Oman)
The N5, also officially known as Sultan Qaboos Road () and formerly designated as Route 1 (), is a national road in the Sultanate of Oman, connecting Muscat, the capital city in the Sultanate and a hub for commercial activity, to the many coastal cities of Oman that sit alongside the Sea of Oman such as Seeb and Sohar. It also connects Muscat to the United Arab Emirates. Route description The N5 begins in Muttrah which contains many important ministry buildings and most prominently the parliament building called Majlis Oman. After the roundabout it goes through the Muttrah Corniche. After the Corniche it goes through two roundabouts and then splits into two; one goes to the root of the city of Ruwi while the other continues straight passing through the suburbs of Qurum. Both roads merge becoming a dual carriageway with three lanes per carriageway and leaves westward. From there the route continues crossing through many cities and the Muscat International Airport. After enteri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governorates Of Oman
Oman is divided into eleven governorates ('' muhafazah'') as of 28 October 2011. Each of the 11 governorates are divided into '' wilayat'' ( provinces). Regions and governorates before 2011 Before 28 October 2011, Oman was divided into five regions ('' mintaqah'') and four governorates ('' muhafazah''). The governorates were Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi and Musandam. Buraimi Governorate was created in October 2006 from parts of Ad Dhahirah Region. The regions are further subdivided into 61 wilayat. Each region has one or more regional center with a grand total of 12. See also * ISO 3166-2:OM References External linksArabian names at Geonames.de [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Alam Palace
Al Alam Palace ( , "Palace of the Flag") is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Old Palace Sultan Said bin Sultan had a palace, Bayt al-'Alam, built in the early 1800s on the foundations of the old sea wall between Al-Mirani Fort and Al Jalali Fort built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The palace was damaged by tribal insurgents in 1895 but Sultan Faisal bin Turki did not have it repaired due to lack of funds. In the 20th century, Sultan Said bin Taimur spent most of his time in Salalah and had the palace locked up. It was demolished in 1971 to make way for the new palace. Current Palace The current palace, Qaṣr al-ʿAlam, was commissioned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said and erected in the same place between the two forts. The palace was designed by Indian architects, Shapoorji Pallonji, in a very flamboyant style, and was completed in 1972. It has a unique façade of go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Oman
The administrative division of Oman contains eleven governorates (''muhafazah, muhafazat''), and within the governorates, Oman is sub-divided into 62 provinces (''wilayat''). Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate Ad Dhahirah Governorate Al Batinah North Governorate Al Batinah South Governorate Al Buraimi Governorate Al Wusta Governorate Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate Dhofar Governorate Muscat Governorate Musandam Governorate See also *List of cities in Oman *Regions and governorates of Oman Notes References External links Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman {{Articles on second-level administrative divisions of Asian countries Provinces of Oman, Subdivisions of Oman Lists of administrative divisions, Oman, Provinces Administrative divisions in Asia, Oman 2 Second-level administrative divisions by country, Provinces, Oman Oman geography-related lists cs:Administrativní dělení Ománu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
