Monday, May 08, 2006

Oman



Mohammed this is just to say Thank You. Me and my friend went to Oman a couple of years back and made some very good friends called Salah and Mohammed. They took us all around Oman and showed us just how nice and generous Omani people can be. In the last few months Mohammed has visited us here in Qatar and alsways takes us out for dinner. I love had an amazing time in Oman, In spite of its rapid modernization, its way of life remains largely traditional and in accordance with conservative Islamic values. With a strong commercial tradition, accumulation of wealth is viewed positively, although the great majority of Omanis were extremely poor until the discovery of oil in the 1960s. The extended family is the basic social unit, headed by its eldest male member. Marriages are arranged, if possible between first cousins but always within the same ethnic and social group. While the sexes are traditionally segregated outside the home, some men and women now work together in private and government offices. Women have entered the professions and now serve on both the police force and the national Consultative Council. So as you can see, its a pritty amazing place and the scenery is just amazing, so much greenerty. Go for a weekend and explore.