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Compared to others in the region, indeed they were.

I do love a bit of Wiki. I can only end by stating how well we were treated during our time there. Tales of when the Al Bustan Palace Hotel was built and what benefits went to the moved village, the liberal approach to purchase of alcohol and the most stunning scenery will stick in the memory...

Whilst I take on board this Wiki info, and I do not dispute there were unemployment demos in 2011, I prefer the larger scenario where his leadership is credited with drastically improving living standards in Oman by reforming a nation that was home to only three schools and harsh laws banning...

Sad to hear the passing of a great world leader after 50 years in charge. I worked there for a while, and the man was revered. After attending Sandhurst he took over in 1970. He took the country forward significantly, and made it, imho, by far the most amazing country in the region. Certainly...