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Gwadar, a region of Balochistan in Pakistan, was a Colony of Oman for more than a century and in the 1960s, Pakistan gained the land. Hence, many people in this region are Omani. [18] Around 20% of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native. [19]
Around 20% of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native. [3] Baloch form the largest non-Arab community in Oman, [2] and most of them have Al-Balushi as surname. [4] Baloch served as mercenary soldiers for Oman between 18th and 20th century.
The third identity, which pertains to Muscat and the coastal areas of Oman, is an identity that has become embodied in business and trade. The third identity is generally seen to be more open and tolerant towards others.
Many Lawati families of successful merchants of the past are now involved in large multi-faceted corporations participating in the development of the region. Some Lawati Khowaja can also be found in Gwadar who settled there during 1800-1958 during the period it was part of Oman, they are known by the surname Azim and Al Azim. [3]
Around 20 percent of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native. [ 221 ] Omani society is largely tribal [ 222 ] [ 223 ] [ 224 ] and encompasses three major identities: [ 222 ] that of the tribe, the Ibadi faith and maritime trade. [ 222 ]
Muscat (Arabic: مَسْقَط, romanized: Masqaṭ; pronounced) 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. [4]
Oman nationality law determines who is a citizen of Oman and who is not. Foreigners are rarely given citizenship. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Like the majority of Arab countries, Oman does not allow dual citizenship , except by the Royal Decree of the Sultan .
Sportspeople from Muscat, Oman (37 P) Pages in category "People from Muscat, Oman" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total.