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Around 20% of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native. [19] With an additional 15% expatriate population, [ 20 ] the figure rises to 35%.
Omani Baloch are the nationals of the Sultanate of Oman who are of Baloch ancestry. 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]
A foreign woman who married an Omani man has right to Omani citizenship if she fulfills the following: The marriage took place with permission from the Ministry; Bore her Omani husband a child (وَلَد, walad) Lived with her husband for 10 years in Oman; Has knowledge of the Arabic language; Not a criminal; has a good reputation
Demographics of the population of Oman include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects. About 50% of the population in Oman lives in Muscat and the Batinah coastal plain northwest of the capital; about 200,000 live in the Dhofar (southern) region ; and ...
Women have always been seen as a wife and mother first and foremost. A good marriage and the bearing of children determine their social status and as soon as a woman is wed, most of her decisions are made by her husband. [26] Marriage is a defining moment in the life of an Omani woman and marks her transformation from girl to woman.
The Lawatia (or Lawatiyya) community in Muttrah in Muscat has its origins in the Sindh province of Pakistan. [4] The Lawatia are Sindhi Khoja by origin. [5] They immigrated to Oman between 1780 and 1850. Luwatis converted to Twelver Shia Islam in the 19th century from Ismaili Shia Islam. [6]
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.
Interpretations of Arrianus' work by William Vincent and Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville conclude that Omana was a reference to Oman, while Moscha referred to Muscat. [9] Similarly, other scholars identify Pliny the Elder's reference to Amithoscuta to be Muscat. [7] The origin of the word Muscat is disputed.