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The 2007 print edition of Oman’s most popular tourism publication DestinationOman was formally released by the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Rajiha Abdulameer Ali yesterday. Reflective of the growing tourism potential of the country, the new edition packs in 144 pages of content and is illustrated with captivating pictures of the Sultanate of Oman, mostly taken by celebrated photographer and His Majesty’s adviser for Economic Planning Affairs HE Mohammad bin Al Zubair.
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Oman was hit by Cyclone Gonu on June 6 2007. Large areas in the capital area region in the Governorate of Muscat Amerat and Quriyat were severely affected. Gonu first hit the southern city of Sur late on June 5, 2007.[4] Oman is one of the few countries with no National Red Crescent or Red Cross Society. Despite that, the government managed to keep everyone alert and safe using the media and the areas that were affected have recovered.
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The sultans and imams of Oman clashed continuously throughout the 20th century until 1959, when the last Ibadi imam was evicted from the country. In a palace coup on July 23, 1970, the sultan, Sa'id bin Taimur, who had ruled since 1932, was overthrown by his son, Qabus ibn Sa'id, who promised to establish a modern government and use newfound oil wealth to aid the people of this very isolated state. Oman joined the Arab League and the United Nations in 1971.
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Swahili and Balushi are languages spoken by ethnic minorities in Oman especially in the capital Muscat. The historical presence of Indian traders has meant that Hindi is understood in some urban areas. An English-speaking traveller should have no difficulties seeing most of the country unless he or she really travels "off the beaten track".
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PDO is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate and accounts for more than 90% of Oman's crude oil production which generates 40% of the country's GDP. PDO is jointly owned by the Government of Oman (60%), the Royal Dutch/Shell Group (34%), Total (4%) and Partex (2%).
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At Sultan Qaboos's instruction, a vision of Oman's economic future up to the year 2020 was set out at the end of the first phase of the country's development 1970-1995. Vision 2020, outlined the country's economic and social goals over the 25 years of the second phase of the development process (1996-2020).
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