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Said Al-Salmani, Said Rashid. "Types of Waqf in Oman." Al-Rashad Journal of Islamic Finance 1, no. 3 (June 20, 2021): 1–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.46722/ajif.1.3.21a.
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The Omani Waqf institution is one of the oldest waqf institutions in the Islamic world. This is because Omanis voluntarily accepted Islam, individually and collectively early in the sixth year of the Hijrah. Some researchers believe that the first waqf in Oman was established by the Companion Mazen Bin Ghadouba Al-Tai’s. Since then, the waqf institution has played a prominent rule in Omani society. This article reveals the literatures of Omani waqf and discusses a brief historical development of the waqf institution in Oman followed by how it differs from other waqf institutions in the Islamic world. The main question of this study is; what are the types of waqf in Oman? To answer this question; content analysis as a research method is used. The study has three main objectives. The author found 60 types that are used and repeated in most waqf deeds. Waqf for children dominated the Awqaf of Omanis in the Sultanate of Zanzibar during the days of Omani rule. This was unlike the endowments in the mainland Oman. Waqf to Mosques is the most common type of endowment in Oman.
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Varghese, Dr Thresiamma. "OMANI WOMEN AND THEIR HAPPINESS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY BASED ON GNH AND SWLS TOOL." Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews 4, no. 1 (January 10, 2016): 01–07. http://dx.doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2016.411.
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This study would look at the life of women in Sultanate of Oman during the prosperous era of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, where they are privileged to become a part of different ministerial portfolios in Oman. The key objective behind this study is to know the insight of Omani women on their happiness, through identifying certain areas where they can feel the happiness and what extent they think they are happy.
The study collected primary data from a sample of 500 women from Oman with a structured questionnaire. This is a qualitative study since reviews of literature shows that the subjective factors will further impact on the happiness of all women, same with Omani women as well. The study partially adopted GNH methods and SWLS scale to understand the happiness of Omani women.
The findings of the study shows that women in Oman are happier and employment like factors can enhance their happiness. Finally the study gave certain recommendations to further improve the wellbeing of women in Oman as a whole.
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Albasoos, Hani, Zeinab Mohammed Ali, Asila S. Al Hasni, and Sara Al Shizawi. "The Nature of Oman’s Relations with Iran." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol10iss1pp5-14.
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Relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran extend back to the ancient civilisations that inhabited both regions. At first, trade was the only connection between the two countries. This later evolved into the Persian occupation of Oman which ended in the first century BC after the battle of Saloot. However, these ancient relations are irrelevant to this paper which seeks to examine the nature of the relations between the two states in current times. Oman recognizes Iran as an ancient civilization, not just a new or modernized state. Oman does not ignore the role of Iran in the region and gives it its deserved attention. This is because Oman understands Iran’s significant contemporary and historical position in the Middle East.It is undoubted that Omani influence reached the Iranian territories through the message of Islam. This was the result of Omani merchants and travelers who sailed through the golden strait (Hormuz) to the Iranian border. Moreover, some Persian and Arab tribes settled in the north cost of Oman and lived peacefully together till the modern days. Oman-Iran’s relationship is based on reciprocal respect and not interfering in the internal affairs of both states. The security and logistic cooperation between the two states was very strong in the 1970s and reached its peak in 1977, when the Shah of Iran visited Oman. In the 1970s, Oman signed several agreements, many of which were with Iran, to secure itself from communist threats.
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Albasoos, Hani, Zeinab Mohammed Ali, Asila S. Al Hasni, and Sara Al Shizawi. "The Nature of Oman’s Relations with Iran." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 5–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v10i1.3220.
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Relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran extend back to the ancient civilisations that inhabited both regions. At first, trade was the only connection between the two countries. This later evolved into the Persian occupation of Oman which ended in the first century BC after the battle of Saloot. However, these ancient relations are irrelevant to this paper which seeks to examine the nature of the relations between the two states in current times. Oman recognizes Iran as an ancient civilization, not just a new or modernized state. Oman does not ignore the role of Iran in the region and gives it its deserved attention. This is because Oman understands Iran’s significant contemporary and historical position in the Middle East.It is undoubted that Omani influence reached the Iranian territories through the message of Islam. This was the result of Omani merchants and travelers who sailed through the golden strait (Hormuz) to the Iranian border. Moreover, some Persian and Arab tribes settled in the north cost of Oman and lived peacefully together till the modern days. Oman-Iran’s relationship is based on reciprocal respect and not interfering in the internal affairs of both states. The security and logistic cooperation between the two states was very strong in the 1970s and reached its peak in 1977, when the Shah of Iran visited Oman. In the 1970s, Oman signed several agreements, many of which were with Iran, to secure itself from communist threats.
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AL-Hawari, Abdul Rahman Rashid Saleh, Adela P. Balasa, and Zouhaier Slimi. "COVID-19 Impact on Online Purchasing Behaviour in Oman and the Future of Online Groceries." European Journal of Business and Management Research 6, no. 4 (July 6, 2021): 74–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2021.6.4.923.
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This paper studies the impact of COVID-19 on customers purchasing behaviour and predicts the future of logistics movements in online groceries in Oman. The paper aims to study the impact of COVID-19 on electronic groceries and E-Shoppers purchasing behaviour and investigate the future of online groceries. The research used an online qualitative survey that targeted the grocery consumers in Oman, including citizens and residents, to evaluate their purchasing behaviour and satisfaction with online grocery shopping in Oman. The survey was reinforced by interviews to analyze the future of logistics movements in online groceries in Oman by interviewing two CEOs of local electronic groceries, one logistics services providing company and three consumers. The results revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a change in consumer behaviour where it encouraged many people to shift their grocery shopping lifestyle from traditional to online. However, the future of electronic grocery logistics movements in Oman is still not precise due to the current situations of the covid-19 and the lifestyle of Omani citizens. Though, the future of electronic groceries in Oman has a great future, especially with the increase of Oman's online shopping users due to the Covid-19. Findings revealed that COVID-19 had changed customers' purchasing behaviour. The participants suggested that Omani electronic groceries improve the efficacy of their services to attract more customers. They also recommended providing and adding various products that customers may require in all Omani cities rather than only limited cities.
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Djehlane, Mohammed Ahmed. "The Image of Sultanate of Oman in the Contemporary Algerian Arabic Press." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 9, no. 2 (October 1, 2018): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol9iss2pp43-56.
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This study tried to dive in the archives relating to Oman in the Algerian contemporary press, (1986-2016), and its goal is to look for the Oman presence in the Algerian press, and its role in consolidating of Algeria's Oman relations in the past and present. Based on the above, we have attempted in this study to analyze the subject - after a systematic approach- in the following topics: 1. Introduction to the interesting of Algerian journalists about Oman in modern-day. 2. Algerian press and the contemporary cultural scene in Oman. 3. Algerian press and document the views of the Algerian and Omani on topical issues. Among the findings of the research is the extrapolation of the huge amount of Algerian press material covered by the period of study. That the reasons of Omani-Algerian relationship extend in the depths of history, back to the second century AH, and she has stimulated the efforts of the press pioneers in Algeria and Zanzibar this relation and contributed to its consolidation in this modern age. The study also concluded that the image of the Sultanate of Oman in this press embodies a mosaic of high cultural characteristics. The first is: Oman's adherence to its religious and Arab identity. The second is: his struggle for his freedom and his struggle against colonialism throughout history. The third is: the wrapping of the Omani people around their political leadership and their pride in their scientists. The fourth: the sense of citizenship and co-existence and the entrenchment of the right to difference. The fifth: focus in the renaissance on the humans before the structures, and finally, the image of the Sultanate of Oman in short is: "Is the originality of history, the renaissance of the future, and a worthy example to study and follow-up".
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Djehlane, Mohammed Ahmed. "The Image of Sultanate of Oman in the Contemporary Algerian Arabic Press." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 9, no. 2 (October 1, 2018): 43–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v9i2.2748.
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This study tried to dive in the archives relating to Oman in the Algerian contemporary press, (1986-2016), and its goal is to look for the Oman presence in the Algerian press, and its role in consolidating of Algeria's Oman relations in the past and present. Based on the above, we have attempted in this study to analyze the subject - after a systematic approach- in the following topics: 1. Introduction to the interesting of Algerian journalists about Oman in modern-day. 2. Algerian press and the contemporary cultural scene in Oman. 3. Algerian press and document the views of the Algerian and Omani on topical issues. Among the findings of the research is the extrapolation of the huge amount of Algerian press material covered by the period of study. That the reasons of Omani-Algerian relationship extend in the depths of history, back to the second century AH, and she has stimulated the efforts of the press pioneers in Algeria and Zanzibar this relation and contributed to its consolidation in this modern age. The study also concluded that the image of the Sultanate of Oman in this press embodies a mosaic of high cultural characteristics. The first is: Oman's adherence to its religious and Arab identity. The second is: his struggle for his freedom and his struggle against colonialism throughout history. The third is: the wrapping of the Omani people around their political leadership and their pride in their scientists. The fourth: the sense of citizenship and co-existence and the entrenchment of the right to difference. The fifth: focus in the renaissance on the humans before the structures, and finally, the image of the Sultanate of Oman in short is: "Is the originality of history, the renaissance of the future, and a worthy example to study and follow-up".
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Poutanen, Mikko, Tuomas Tervasmäki, and Auli Harju. "Katse sisäänpäin." Tiede & edistys, no. 1-2 (June 21, 2021): 28–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.51809/te.109599.
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Tutkijoiden omat työorganisaatiot, yliopistot, ovat muuttuessaan luonnollisen kiinnostavia mutta yhtäaikaisesti haastavia tutkimuskohteita. Positivististen etäisyys- ja objektiivisuusvaateiden ohella tutkijat kohtaavat organisaation sisäiset poliittiset jännitteet. Tämän ei kuitenkaan tulisi estää tutkijoita perehtymästä oman organisaationsa muutokseen. Hyödyntäen läheisyyden ja osallistuvuuden mahdollistavia tutkimusmetodologioita, kuten kotietnografiaa, tutkijan on mahdollista luodata organisaatiota muutoksessa jännitteet tiedostaen ja samalla reflektoida aktiivisesti omaa asemaansa. Tässä artikkelissa yliopistoreformiin syventyvää tutkimushanketta kuvataan kotietnografian viitekehyksen kautta. Saavutettavan laajemman ymmärryksen ja tiedon potentiaali avaa uusia näkökulmia paitsi tutkimuskohteeseen, myös tutkimukseen ja tutkijoihin itseensä.
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Albarashdi, Saleh Hamed, and Muhammed Masum Billah. "Restrictive Conditions for Free Uses of Copyrighted Materials under Omani Law and Their Implications for Users’ of Copyrighted Materials." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 3 (December 31, 2019): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol10iss3pp35-45.
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Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law of 2008 contains a list of exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright holders. These exceptions allow people to copy and use copyrighted materials in certain cases without paying any fees or obtaining any permission from the copyright holders. The exceptions cover free uses for purposes like teaching, education, quotation in another work, dissemination of news etc. However, the Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law puts many conditions for such free uses. Some of these conditions mirror similar conditions under the Berne Convention and other copyright conventions to which Oman is a party. Other conditions under Omani law are more restrictive than those that appear under international conventions. These additional conditions restrict the scope of free uses of copyrighted materials in Oman. Yet, some countries like USA and Canada, despite their being parties to the same international conventions, have much wider exceptions under their national legislation. The paper, therefore, recommends that Oman should follow the legislative approach of those countries in order to widen the scope of copyright exceptions for the benefits of users of copyrighted materials in Oman.
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Albarashdi, Saleh Hamed, and Muhammed Masum Billah. "Restrictive Conditions for Free Uses of Copyrighted Materials under Omani Law and Their Implications for Users’ of Copyrighted Materials." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 3 (December 31, 2019): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v10i3.3595.
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Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law of 2008 contains a list of exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright holders. These exceptions allow people to copy and use copyrighted materials in certain cases without paying any fees or obtaining any permission from the copyright holders. The exceptions cover free uses for purposes like teaching, education, quotation in another work, dissemination of news etc. However, the Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law puts many conditions for such free uses. Some of these conditions mirror similar conditions under the Berne Convention and other copyright conventions to which Oman is a party. Other conditions under Omani law are more restrictive than those that appear under international conventions. These additional conditions restrict the scope of free uses of copyrighted materials in Oman. Yet, some countries like USA and Canada, despite their being parties to the same international conventions, have much wider exceptions under their national legislation. The paper, therefore, recommends that Oman should follow the legislative approach of those countries in order to widen the scope of copyright exceptions for the benefits of users of copyrighted materials in Oman.
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Al-Mendalawi, Mahmood Dhahir. "Is the Prevalence of the Pediatric COVID-19 Infection in Oman Underestimated?" Oman Medical journal 35, no. 6 (November 15, 2020): e208-e208. http://dx.doi.org/10.5001/omj.2020.133.
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In May 2020 issue of the Oman MedicalJournal, Khamis et al, nicely characterized the epidemiological profiles of the first case series of patients with COVID-19 in Oman. Regrettably, the authors did not address the exact prevalence of COVID-19 in different age groups in the studied Omani population.
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Al Maqbali, Majid Rashid, Omar Al Omari, Salah Ben Ammar Slimane, and Najeem Al Balushi. "The Nursing Profession in Oman: An Overview." Nursing Science Quarterly 32, no. 4 (September 12, 2019): 322–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0894318419864346.
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The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the history of nursing in the Sultanate of Oman, focusing in particular on the past 50 years. The information cited in the paper is retrieved from the official documents of the Directorate General of Nursing Affairs at the Ministry of Health of Oman, unless otherwise cited. Modern nursing in Oman began in the early 1900s, with the arrival of the American Missionary Association. The key events for the development of nursing in Oman occurred in 1970, when the Ministry of Health was established, and in 1979, when the Directorate of Nursing emerged as an independent department within the Ministry office. It is hoped that this article will be used by Omani and other researchers to further explore the evolution of nursing as a profession in Oman.
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Zadjali, Marwan Saood Al, and Dr Baby Thomas. "Technology, Customer Satisfaction and Commercial Banks in Oman with Reference to Bank Dhofar." International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation XI, no. IV (2024): 156–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.51244/ijrsi.2024.1104012.
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The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) was established on 1stDecember 1974 under the Banking Law No. 7/74 (amended by Royal Decree No. 114/2000) as a natural result of the development of the monetary and financial system in the Sultanate. In 1970, when His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said ascended to the throne, there was no national authority responsible for supervising the Omani banking system. There were only three banks, and the banking activities were limited. The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has already established two official bodies, the Monetary Authority of Muscat, which was established in 1970 and the Omani Monetary Council, which was established in 1972. Although they did not have full banking powers, they set the stage for the emergence of the Central Bank of Oman.
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Al-Maskari, Mohammed A., and Barbara J. Patterson. "Attitudes Towards and Perceptions Regarding the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Among Omani Nurses." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 18, no. 3 (December 19, 2018): 344. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.03.013.
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Objectives: This study aimed to explore the attitudes of Omani nurses towards evidence-based practice (EBP) and their perceptions of the barriers to and facilitators of EBP implementation in Oman. In addition, the attitudes and perceptions of nurse leaders and staff nurses were compared. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between August and October 2016 in three suburban governmental hospitals in Northern Oman. A demographic questionnaire and two EBP instruments were used to collect data from 282 registered Omani nurses, including the Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire and the Developing Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire. Results: A total of 260 Omani nurses took part in the study (response rate: 92.2%). On the whole, the nurses had positive attitudes towards EBP, with no significant difference in mean attitude scores per item between staff nurses and nurse leaders (3.98 ± 0.46 versus 4.03 ± 0.50; P = 0.431). However, in comparison to staff nurses, nurse leaders had higher scores per item for the barriers to changing practice and finding and reviewing evidence subsections, with lower scores for the facilitators to changing practice section. Conclusion: In accordance with the international literature, Omani nurses had positive attitudes towards EBP as well as similar perceptions of barriers and facilitators to EBP implementation. These findings may help to inform recommendations for the integration of EBP in educational programmes and clinical settings in Oman, as well as to facilitate necessary changes in nursing practice.Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice; Nurses; Attitudes; Perceptions; Oman.
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Belwal, Rakesh, Pushpendra Priyadarshi, and Mariam Humaid Al Fazari. "Graduate attributes and employability skills." International Journal of Educational Management 31, no. 6 (August 14, 2017): 814–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijem-05-2016-0122.
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Purpose Supply and demand characteristics, influenced by the pre- and post-oil economy of Oman, have caused unemployment challenges to Omani graduates. The purpose of this paper is to explore the most common graduate attributes as they apply to graduates’ employability in Oman. Design/methodology/approach The study uses the principles of “hypotheticodeductive logic” and inferential analysis using a combination of focus group and survey approach. Using an online mode of data collection targeting the past three cohorts of graduates from a prominent University in Oman, the study analyses and presents several insights into graduate attributes and employability issues. Findings The research finds that the domain of educational institutions in Oman is mainly restricted to the basic generic skills in developing the graduate attributes. Students’ perspectives on employers’ selection criteria reveal that computing skills, the ability to work in teams, English language proficiency, prior training, and the graduate’s personality are the five most significant employability skills in Oman. Currently, there is little interaction among higher educational institutions, alumni, and industry in Oman for boosting the employability of graduates. Practical implications The study is highly relevant from the policy perspective in Oman. All the stakeholders in Oman need to come together to define employability skills prudently by expanding the domain beyond generic skills. Originality/value The study is important in the context of Oman due to a shortage of studies that look at the graduate attributes from the lens of employability besides addressing concerns about unemployment.
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Said, Basma Mubarak. "Oman: Constitutionalism Unrealized." Al-Abhath 70, no. 1-2 (August 30, 2022): 83–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/18115586-70010104.
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This chapter analyzes the development of constitutionalism in Oman over three historic phases. It examines the establishment of the modern Omani state, and sheds light on the power struggle between the absolutist ruler, Sultan Saʿid bin Taimur al-Saʿid, and his reformist brother, Tariq bin Taimur al-Saʿid, the first serious attempt to introduce constitutionalism in Oman calling for limiting the Sultan’s power and transforming Oman into a constitutional monarchy. It details first how British authorities intervened as intermediaries in this power struggle, bolstering the Sultan’s powers and entrenching absolutist monarchy in Oman. The chapter then examines the events surrounding the late Sultan Qaboos’s issuance of the Basic Law – enacted during his twenty-sixth year in power – and situates it as a response to internal and external pressures within Oman and in the Gulf region in the mid-1990s. The chapter moves then to describe a movement for greater power-sharing emerging as part of Arab Spring-inspired protests in 2011 and describes some of the minor constitutional amendments enacted by Sultan Qaboos that year, which did little to alter the status quo. Finally, it examines the Sultan’s passing away in January 2020, the appointment of Sultan Haitham as successor, and his enactment of a new constitutional document intended to stabilize governance in Oman and devolve some authority to his inner circle, while largely avoiding a larger disruption of power dynamics.
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Nash, Harriet, and Dionisius A. Agius. "Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture." Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 5, S260 (January 2009): 166–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921311002249.
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AbstractThe Sultanate of Oman is possibly unique in using stars to time the allocation of water in the traditional irrigation systems called aflāj (s. falaj), which are still an important part of Omani culture and sense of national identity. This is a rapidly disappearing oral tradition that has hardly been known about outside Oman prior to this study. The need for timing water shares is explained and the methods of stargazing described. The identities of the stars, their Omani names and the relationship with modern star names are discussed.
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Al-Mashikhi, Mohammed. "The Effecting Factors in The Mass Media in the Sultanate of Oman: A field study on Omani Journalists." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 8, no. 1 (February 1, 2017): 115. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol8iss1pp115-138.
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The Effecting Factors in The Mass Media in the Sultanate of Oman: A field study on Omani Journalists This study aimed to look into the most important factors that affect the media in Oman; such as the Press and Publications Law (1984), Finance and Advertising as well as social environments such as cultural aspects. In order to answer the study questions, the researcher applied a questionnaire to more than 200 media professionals to find out journalists’ attitudes towards obstacles affecting media content in newsrooms within media establishments in the country The study concluded that; the Press and Publications law control all mass media content. Findings from the questionnaire points that this law is no longer suitable for the media in Oman, which has witnessed some development in recent years. Journalists’ self-censorship is one of the most serious problem affecting the development of the Omani media The study reveals a lack of adequate salary of broadcasters and journalists The study also points that local newspapers dedicate more space for advertising rather than cultural articles. The study found that social environments such as cultural aspects, perspectives towards media professionals do not create a good media-working environment in Oman.
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Al-Mashikhi, Mohammed. "The Effecting Factors in The Mass Media in the Sultanate of Oman: A field study on Omani Journalists." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 8, no. 1 (February 1, 2017): 115–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v8i1.2289.
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The Effecting Factors in The Mass Media in the Sultanate of Oman: A field study on Omani Journalists This study aimed to look into the most important factors that affect the media in Oman; such as the Press and Publications Law (1984), Finance and Advertising as well as social environments such as cultural aspects. In order to answer the study questions, the researcher applied a questionnaire to more than 200 media professionals to find out journalists’ attitudes towards obstacles affecting media content in newsrooms within media establishments in the country The study concluded that; the Press and Publications law control all mass media content. Findings from the questionnaire points that this law is no longer suitable for the media in Oman, which has witnessed some development in recent years. Journalists’ self-censorship is one of the most serious problem affecting the development of the Omani media The study reveals a lack of adequate salary of broadcasters and journalists The study also points that local newspapers dedicate more space for advertising rather than cultural articles. The study found that social environments such as cultural aspects, perspectives towards media professionals do not create a good media-working environment in Oman.
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Rajab, Anna, Nishath Hamza, Salma Al Harasi, Fatma Al Lawati, Una Gibbons, Intesar Al Alawi, Karoline Kobus, et al. "Repository of mutations from Oman: The entry point to a national mutation database." F1000Research 4 (September 23, 2015): 891. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.6938.1.
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The Sultanate of Oman is a rapidly developing Muslim country with well-organized government-funded health care services, and expanding medical genetic facilities. The preservation of tribal structures within the Omani population coupled with geographical isolation has produced unique patterns of rare mutations. In order to provide diagnosticians and researchers with access to an up-to-date resource that will assist them in their daily practice we collated and analyzed all of the Mendelian disease-associated mutations identified in the Omani population. By the 1st of August 2015, the dataset contained 300 mutations detected in over 150 different genes. More than half of the data collected reflect novel genetic variations that were first described in the Omani population, and most disorders with known mutations are inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion. A number of novel Mendelian disease genes have been discovered in Omani nationals, and the corresponding mutations are included here. The current study provides a comprehensive resource of the mutations in the Omani population published in scientific literature or reported through service provision that will be useful for genetic care in Oman and will be a starting point for variation databases as next-generation sequencing technologies are introduced into genetic medicine in Oman.
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Khan, Taslim, and G. P. Mishra. "Organizational Effectiveness of Listed Companies in Food & Beverages sector Sultanate of Oman." Australian Journal of Business and Management Research 02, no. 10 (November 3, 2012): 26–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.52283/nswrca.ajbmr.20120210a02.
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The financial conditions of Omani firms may have been the closest approximation to learn the influential effect of the country’s economy. In order to evaluate the organizational effectiveness of the Omani companies in Food and Beverages sector, the current paper is following concept on different ratio analyses to measure the company’s performance for a period of the year 2008 to year 2011. The paper clearly focuses on MSMS listed companies of Oman which are listed at the Muscat Security market (MSM) Oman, to note the level of effectiveness and performance of the Omani food & beverages companies, the paper is dependent on secondary data concerning the financial statements of various listed companies on MSM Oman. Other variables are obtained from the general economic condition of the country. Approximately 19 listed companies’ were found to be listed in the sector of food & Beverages, on The MSM website, from 19 firms 3 firms were completely into loss. The data is considered for the span of 4 years and the data of the companies which were in loss was not considered.
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Al Raisi, Naila, and Yugesh Krishnan. "Factors Influencing Omani Traveler’s Preference While Choosing Low-Cost Airlines and Full-Service Airlines." International Journal of Research in Entrepreneurship & Business Studies 4, no. 3 (July 11, 2023): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.47259/ijrebs.431.
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Purpose: The objective of this research was to determine the factors that influence Omani travellers in making airline selection decisions as well as to examine their perception and the level of satisfaction with the quality of services provided by Oman Air and Salam Air. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed methods research approach was employed in this study to gather primary data through a survey questionnaire and analyse it accordingly. A simple Random sampling method was used with a sample size of 80, 40 from Oman Air and 40 from Salam Air. Inferential Statistics and descriptive statistics have been attained using the collected data from the questionnaire which provided closed-ended questions including rankings using a 5-point Likert Scale. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that Omani traveller’s selecting Oman Air as a preferred airline are influenced by airline image, customer service, and safety factors while Omani traveler’s selecting Salam Air as their preferred airline are most influenced by factors including price, baggage handling, and booking options. Travelers’ perception of the service quality indicated that airline staff responsiveness scored the highest while satisfaction was declared for the different service experiences for both airlines. Research limitations/implications: This research was limited to Omani traveller’s preference for selecting Oman Air and/or Salam Air as both are local airlines which is convenient for the researcher’s access. The most challenging obstacle faced when conducting this research was the pandemic, Covid-19. Social Implications: The study addresses a critical gap in the existing literature by focusing on Omani traveller’s and their decision-making processes, contributing to the knowledge base and aiding airlines in tailoring their services to meet Omani travellers’ expectations. Originality / Value: This research examines unique factors such as airline image, price, service quality, and safety the research provides fresh insights into this specific market, considering Oman’s distinctive cultural and economic context.
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Irwin, J. A. G., D. J. Armour, P. M. Pepper, and K. F. Lowe. "Heterosis in lucerne testcrosses with Medicago arborea introgressions and Omani landraces and their performance in synthetics." Crop and Pasture Science 61, no. 6 (2010): 450. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/cp10070.
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Testcrosses were made with novel sources of lucerne germplasm. These were evaluated in the field in a subtropical environment to identify the lines which produced the highest yielding hybrids as a guide to future breeding efforts. The novel sources were derivatives of Medicago sativa × M. arborea partial (asymmetric) hybrids (termed sac) and very highly winter-active Omani landraces of M. sativa. As testers, 2 lines were used; a Colletotrichum trifolii race 2 resistant selection from the group 9 Australian-bred and adapted cultivar PacL 901 (selection hereafter termed 901) and the Omani landrace, Oman 2, collected at 17°N latitude, from Salalah, Oman. In the row experiment, substantial and significantly positive tester parent heterosis for overall yield (sum of 13 harvests) was observed in all of the sac × Oman 2 testcrosses, with the mean performance of the 11 testcrosses (1839 g/m row) significantly (P < 0.05) exceeding the mean performance of the sac × 901 testcrosses (1703 g/m row) evaluated. Where 901 was used as the tester, heterosis values relative to the tester for the same sac lines were negative for all testcrosses with 8 of the testcrosses being significantly negative. For the Omani landrace × 901 testcrosses, positive and negative heterosis values for total yield relative to the tester were observed, but none were significantly different from zero. The 901 tester yielded significantly (P < 0.05) more per se than the Oman 2 tester (1956 v. 1470 g/m row), although in an adjacent sward experiment Oman 2 yielded comparably to most of the standard commercial cultivars. The potential of the novel germplasm in the subtropics was verified in sward experiments with synthetics and/or strain crosses with yield increases of up to 42% over the benchmark synthetic Sequel. Further improvements can be expected following selection for disease and pest resistance within the lines and in the case of Oman 2 and sac, converging to maximise complementary gene action.
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al-Toobi, Ahmed Humaid, and Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor. "The Omani Fleet During 1034H – 1162H." Al-Muqaddimah: Online journal of Islamic History and Civilization 9, no. 1 (June 26, 2021): 14–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/muqaddimah.vol9no1.2.
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This study aims to shed light on the Omani fleet during the Ya’rubids Dynasty that ruled Oman since the first half of the eleventh Hijri century (1034H) up to the second half of the twelfth Hijri century (1162H) and had successfully liberated Oman from the Portuguese grip of its coastal lines after over 140 years of the Portuguese domination. Moreover, the Ya’rubids Dynasty played a significant historical role in Jihad beyond the Omani territories as they extended valuable assistance to other nations in their struggle against the Portuguese. The Omani fleet was considered a resounding accomplishment of the Omani craftsmanship at that time. The researcher anticipates that this study will unveil the circumstances that driven the Oman to build, develop and deploy and provide a detailed description of the fleet and its power and prowess depending on the documentation of Arab and foreign sources. The importance of this study lies in showcasing the power and might of the Omani fleet as it attracted the attention and interest of so many stakeholders. Hence, the researcher will try his best to probe the various historical sources and references available including archives on the Ya’rubids Dynasty, particularly the Portuguese and other documents written by contemporary writers at that time about the Omani fleet. Further, the researcher will use the descriptive and analytical approach to reveal and compile the relevant facts.
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Coppola, Anna Rita. "Oman and Omani identity during the nahḍahs: A Comparison of Three Modern Historiographic Works." Oriente Moderno 94, no. 1 (July 2, 2014): 55–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22138617-12340038.
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The present article analyzes the historiographic works of three Omani ʿulamāʾ during the twentieth century. It tries to contextualize them in the historical period in which they were written, showing the peculiarity of Omani literature in the context of the Arab world. This is due to various factors: first of all the development of its history constantly characterized by the Ibadhi religion. For example the nahḍah and the reformism have taken on different meanings in Oman, especially in the modernizing era of Sultan Qābūs’s rule. Omani historiography is part and the product of this peculiarity. It narrates the changes and events in Oman and shows how the historiographer is affected by history, culture and religion.
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Al Wihaibi, Khalid Khalfan. "Geographical and administrative divisions of Oman peninsula in Islamic Middle Ages from 1 H/ 7 Ad to the end of 9 H/ 15 AD." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol10iss1pp85-102.
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This article discusses the major geographical and administrative divisions of Oman and their villages and the borders between these divisions, according to Arabic and Omani primary sources, from the first century of the Hijra to the end of the ninth century of the Hijra. This study is an attempt to establish a good knowledge of historical geography of Oman in the Islamic Medieval era.
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Al Wihaibi, Khalid Khalfan. "Geographical and administrative divisions of Oman peninsula in Islamic Middle Ages from 1 H/ 7 Ad to the end of 9 H/ 15 AD." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 85–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v10i1.3217.
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This article discusses the major geographical and administrative divisions of Oman and their villages and the borders between these divisions, according to Arabic and Omani primary sources, from the first century of the Hijra to the end of the ninth century of the Hijra. This study is an attempt to establish a good knowledge of historical geography of Oman in the Islamic Medieval era.
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Al-Ma’ani, Musallam, Abdullah Said Al-Ajmi, and Sara Ali Al-Ajmi. "Community Translation in the Sultanate of Oman: "A Soft Force" in the Fight against COVID-19." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 11, no. 1 (November 3, 2020): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jass.vol11iss1pp5-13.
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Translation, in modern Oman, serves as an essential means of communication between the Arabic-speaking Omanis and other individuals of smaller linguistic and ethnic communities working or residing in the country. The purpose of translation in such situations is to empower linguistically disempowered individuals within Oman and ensure that they are adequately informed and that they actively participate in the country’s development. Yet, there have been very few studies that deal specifically with community translation in Oman and in the wider Arab world. The lack of a translation governing body and Omani translation scholars' tendency to focus on literary and technical translation in Oman are some of the factors that have kept community translation very much on the margins of translation. The aim of this contribution, therefore, is to address some of the issues pertaining to community translation in the Sultanate of Oman. In particular, it focuses on the long-standing relationship between translation and communication within Oman and how translation plays a pivotal role in the development of the country, given the fact that Oman, like other countries in the Arabian Peninsula, relies to a great extent on skilled expatriate workforce in various fields. In particular, this contribution investigates the role community translation has played in the fight against COVID-19 in the Sultanate of Oman. The effects of this pandemic are serious particularly in a country where around 40% of its population comes from different parts of the world and the majority of whom do not speak Arabic, the official language of the country, nor do they speak or read English, the language of business in Oman. During such times, community translation becomes crucial.
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Al-Ma’ani, Musallam, Abdullah Said Al-Ajmi, and Sara Ali Al-Ajmi. "Community Translation in the Sultanate of Oman: "A Soft Force" in the Fight against COVID-19." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences [JASS] 11, no. 1 (November 3, 2020): 5–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.53542/jass.v11i1.3893.
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Translation, in modern Oman, serves as an essential means of communication between the Arabic-speaking Omanis and other individuals of smaller linguistic and ethnic communities working or residing in the country. The purpose of translation in such situations is to empower linguistically disempowered individuals within Oman and ensure that they are adequately informed and that they actively participate in the country’s development. Yet, there have been very few studies that deal specifically with community translation in Oman and in the wider Arab world. The lack of a translation governing body and Omani translation scholars' tendency to focus on literary and technical translation in Oman are some of the factors that have kept community translation very much on the margins of translation. The aim of this contribution, therefore, is to address some of the issues pertaining to community translation in the Sultanate of Oman. In particular, it focuses on the long-standing relationship between translation and communication within Oman and how translation plays a pivotal role in the development of the country, given the fact that Oman, like other countries in the Arabian Peninsula, relies to a great extent on skilled expatriate workforce in various fields. In particular, this contribution investigates the role community translation has played in the fight against COVID-19 in the Sultanate of Oman. The effects of this pandemic are serious particularly in a country where around 40% of its population comes from different parts of the world and the majority of whom do not speak Arabic, the official language of the country, nor do they speak or read English, the language of business in Oman. During such times, community translation becomes crucial.
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Al-Riyami, Rahma, Lorraine Warren, and Gerard McElwee. "Opportunities and Challenges for Omani Women Entrepreneurs." International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3, no. 2 (May 2002): 133–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000002101299123.
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This study presents a preliminary report of an exploratory, qualitative investigation of the role of Omani women entrepreneurs in Muscat. It establishes the factors that motivate women to become entrepreneurs. Opportunities for the growth and expansion of women's entrepreneurship in Oman, as well as barriers that women encounter, are discussed. Suggestions are offered as to how women's entrepreneurship in Oman might be encouraged, along with questions for future research.
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Al-Shaqsi, Sultan, Robin Gauld, David McBride, Ammar Al-Kashmiri, and Abdullah Al-Harthy. "The State of Healthcare Disaster Plans in New Zealand and the Sultanate of Oman: An International Comparative Analysis." Advances in Emergency Medicine 2014 (June 22, 2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/758728.
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Aim. The aim of this study was to carry out an audit of healthcare plans in New Zealand and Oman. Methods. The study utilizes a deductive content analysis method. Written plans from New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs) and the Omani secondary and tertiary hospitals were analyzed. A checklist was used to score the plans against twelve elements which are command and control, hazard analysis, surge capability, communication, standard operating procedures (SOPs), life-line backups, public and media, training, welfare, coordination, and recovery. Results. There were 14 plans from New Zealand and 7 plans from Oman analysed. The overall coverage of New Zealand plans was 67.5% compared to 53.3% in Oman. Plans from both countries scored similarly in “command and control,” “hazard analysis,” “surge,” and “communication” elements. Omani plans scored lower than those of New Zealand in “media and the publicv” “training,” “coordination,” and “recovery.” Both countries scored very low in addressing the welfare of responders. Conclusion. This study highlighted the value of health emergency plans in New Zealand as reflected by the high score of DHBs’ coordination. Therefore, a similar approach in Oman will enhance emergency preparedness. Responders’ welfare is an issue that needs to be addressed by emergency preparedness plans in both countries.
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Speece, Mark. "Aspects of Economic Dualism in Oman 1830–1930." International Journal of Middle East Studies 21, no. 4 (November 1989): 495–515. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002074380003289x.
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The history of Oman is largely a story of competition, and often conflict, between two very different entities. This duality was even symbolized by the name of the country, “Sultanate of Muscat and Oman,” until 1970. The sultanate was formed from the fusion of the Batina coastal plain and its port cities, symbolically Muscat, and the interior of the country, Oman. During most periods in the recent history of the country, only the coast has been ruled by the sultan. Even before the institution of the sultanate emerged in the 18th century, however, the coast had usually been under separate, often foreign, rule. In the interior, the ideal head of government from very early times was that of an imam, even though the office often remained vacant. At many times during Omani history, of course, one part of the country or the other imposed its control and Oman was temporarily united, but the differences between the two sections of Omani society eventually split the country into two separate states again. Even within the last decade, one of the major problems in Oman's efforts to develop has been “the traditional antithesis between the sultan residing on the coast and the inwardly oriented tribes.”
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Umar, Tariq, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Mohamed Shaik Honnur Vali, and Asad Zia. "A Comparative Study of Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) Regulations in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, and Oman." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1101, no. 3 (November 1, 2022): 032016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1101/3/032016.
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Abstract This article identifies the gaps in OS&H regulations in Omani construction using a critical review and analysis of relevant literature. Four countries United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia (AUS), and South Africa (SA) were then compared to Oman in relation to selected regulations. The study reveals fall from a height is one of the main causes of accidents in different sectors in Oman however there are no specific regulations that cover this cause of accidents in detail. The only regulation which applies to the “fall from a height” is the regulation of OS&H, issued by the Ministry of Manpower. Overall, the whole regulations applicable in Oman shows that although the term fall, appear several times in the regulation, the full spectrum of the fall protection is not covered in detail. The provision of chemical hazards in Omani regulations is not of the standards as adopted in the USA, UK, AUS, and SA. There is limited information for the regulated to support adequate compliance. While the term “scaffolding” was not found in the current regulations enforced in Oman, the term “ladder” was, however, used at five different instances in the regulations which obviously cannot substitute the scaffolding.
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Aghbari, Fahad Al, Muhamad Sayuti Hassan, Saleh Al Mamari, and Nurhafilah Musa. "Rights of women in the establishment and dissolution of marriage in Oman: between CEDAW and sharia perspective." Legality : Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum 32, no. 1 (February 3, 2024): 33–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/ljih.v32i1.31493.
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The Sultanate of Oman has acceded to CEDAW in 2005. However, Oman has reservations about a few articles of the said Convention because some of its provisions conflict with Islamic Sharia or Oman's national laws, including Article 16 of CEDAW. Therefore, the objective of this article is to critically analyse Article 16 of CEDAW and the extent to which Oman Personal Status Law addresses marriage and divorce-related issues is compatible or in conflict with the Convention. To accomplish this objective, the research employs doctrinal legal research and an analytical approach to examine the texts of the Convention and their Omani equivalents. The analysis revealed that the courts could enforce the articles of CEDAW to assert rights, except for the provisions that Oman expressed reservations about. Oman has reservations regarding several features outlined in Article 16 of the aforementioned Convention, as they conflict with Islamic Law. The study highlights that the Convention effectively governs certain areas that promote gender equality in family matters, including stipulating that a woman's permission is necessary for marriage and her entitlement to dissolve the marital union by divorce or khulu' under appropriate circumstances. In addition, Oman effectively implements certain provisions of the Convention to strengthen women's rights by modifying domestic legislation. In conclusion, the Oman National Law is consistent with the CEDAW, except for the State's reservations concerning the implementation of Article 16 of the aforementioned Convention.
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Jawad, Laith A., Juma M. Al-Mamry, and Abdul Aziz Al-Marzouqi. "The moonfish, Mene maculata (Perciformes: Menidae), and the crimson snapper, Lutjanus erythropterus (Perciformes: Lutjanidae), in Omani waters: a questioned occurrence and possible presence of self-sustaining populations." Marine and Freshwater Research 69, no. 11 (2018): 1790. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf18070.
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The first confirmed record of the moonfish, Mene maculata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) (Perciformes: Menidae), and the crimson snapper, Lutjanus erythropterus Bloch, 1790 (Perciformes: Lutjanidae), in Omani waters is reported on the basis of 10 (M. maculata) and 7 (L. erythropterus) specimens, ranging in total length 290–410mm and 300–720mm respectively, which were collected using gill-net on the coast of Muscat City, Oman. Morphometric and meristic data are provided and compared with those of several specimens of these species from other parts of the world. The present study reports on the largest recorded specimen of M. maculata. It also reports on the presence of a sustainable population of both species in the Oman Sea, Sultanate of Oman.
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Shahry, Said Bin Saad Al. "Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in the Sultanate of Oman." BCDR International Arbitration Review 1, Issue 1 (September 1, 2014): 1039–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.54648/bcdr2014020.
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This article examines the legal and judicial systems of the Sultanate of Oman and how they relate to structural and procedural aspects of arbitration within the country. The article identifies regulations and procedures affecting the status of arbitration under Omani law since the promulgation of Sultani Decree 47/97 on the Law of Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Disputes. The article also describes the role of the Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal established in accordance with Sultani Decree 79/81 and how Omani legislation regulates the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards to which Oman acceded in 1999.
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Zarytovskaya, Victoria N., and Ahmed Mohammed Al-Rahbi. "Female images on historical background: victory of Omani writer Jokha al-Harti in The Man Booker International Prize - 2019." RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism 25, no. 4 (December 15, 2020): 692–704. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-9220-2020-25-4-692-704.
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The article is devoted to the development of literature and, in general, the verbal culture of Oman from the early Middle Ages to the present day. For both objective and subjective reasons, the Omani national literature has not yet become an object of research by domestic specialists. However, the strengthening of all-round relations, including cultural, between our countries and the recognition of contemporary Omani writers by the international literary community necessitates such a study. The goal of the article was to highlight the main features that were inherent in the verbal work of Oman for centuries and for a long time constituted its originality, before Omani writers began to rapidly adopt the main creative tendencies of Europe. For this, as the most famous material, the work of the founder of the school of Omani poetry, the poet of the early XX century, Abu Muslim al-Bahlyani, was analyzed. Also the attempt to outline the rapid changes that have taken place in the literary environment of Oman over the past half century, and to answer the question of what caused the interest in the literature of the Gulf today was made. As part of the work was considered the novel Celestial Bodies by Jokha al-Harti, who received an international prize in 2019 and who today presents the women's prose of Oman, which simply did not exist in the recent past. The main conclusions that researchers come to are that Omani literature for a long time practically did not experience changes in its hermetic environment and acquired distinctive features, even if we talk only about the framework of the Arab world. And then, with the beginning of the Omani Renaissance, it made a sharp leap forward and began to be of interest due to the combination of contemporary artistic techniques and national colour, as in the work of Jokha al-Harti, whose last novel has been translated into two dozen languages.
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R, Renjith Kumar, Ruwaiya Salim Said Al Shekaili, Bahia Dawood Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, and Rahma Khalid Sulaiman Al-Alawi. "An Evaluation of Tourism Attributes related to Satisfaction and Challenges by Foreign Tourists in Sultanate of Oman." International Business Research 14, no. 8 (July 16, 2021): 55. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v14n8p55.
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Tourism economy has enhanced the employment opportunities in Oman and lot of new tourism projects are coming up throughout the country. The awareness among the Omani public has to improve to consider a future in the tourism industry. The study is attempted to understand the satisfaction level of international tourists in Oman, the factors that affects tourism and the challenges faced by the tourists. The responses were collected from 111 foreign tourists visited Oman. It was found that majority of the tourists are from France, Germany, Italy and Britain. International tourists are satisfied by the friendliness and openness of Omanis, culture and customs and have a safe feeling of security to travel in Oman. The challenges faced by foreign tourists include difficulty in language, GPS connection, lack of Wifi connectivity, problems in walking alone, more time at the airport to exit, time for visa processing, bad driving, expensive ticket charges, taxi and hotel charges, crowded and traffic jam and language difficulties.
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Airaksinen, Anne. "Oman osaamisen tunnistaminen voimaantumisen välineenä." Sosiaalipedagoginen aikakauskirja 21 (December 29, 2020): 111–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.30675/sa.96099.
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Tässä katsauksessa tarkastellaan oman osaamisen tunnistamista voimaantumisen näkökulmasta. Tarkastelussa hyödynnetään ViaDia Joensuu ry:n Kotoa kohti työelämää -hankkeessa vuosina 2019–2020 saatuja kokemuksia. Hankkeen toiminta kohdennettiin maahan muuttaneille naisille ja toiminta tavoitti säännöllisesti noin 40 osallistujaa. Hankkeessa toteutettiin avoimia toiminnallisia ryhmä- ja yksilöohjaustuokioita, joiden avulla tuettiin osallistujien suomen kielen taitoa ja tunnistettiin osallistujien vahvuuksia sekä kartoitettiin heidän opiskelumahdollisuuksiaan. Hankkeen tarkoituksena oli tukea osallistujien omien lähtökohtien ja tarpeiden pohjalta osallistujien voimavaroja, potentiaalia, kasvua, osallisuutta ja toimijuutta. Toiminnan taustalla on tunnistettavissa sosiaalipedagoginen viitekehys. Osaamisen tunnistamisen työvälineinä käytettiin Itä-Suomen yliopiston SkiLLfie-itsearviointityökaluja, jotka auttavat tunnistamaan ja sanoittamaan omaa osaamista sekä kertomaan siitä. SkiLLfie-työkalut on kehitetty erityisesti maahan muuttaneiden tarpeisiin. Tässä katsauksessa hyödynnetään hankkeen aikana kertyneiden kokemusten lisäksi hanketyöntekijöiden laatimaa aikuiskasvatustieteen pro gradu -työtä, joka käsittelee Itä-Suomen yliopiston Opinsauna-hankkeen oman osaamisen tunnistamisen työkalujen käytön vaikutuksia. Oman osaamisen tunnistamista lähestytään voimaantumisen ydinkäsitteen kautta.
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Al-Hajri, Salim, Abdelghani Echchabi, Mohammed Mispah Said Omar, and Abdullah Mohammed Ayedh. "Investigating Online Social Media Network Acceptance in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Oman." Research in World Economy 12, no. 2 (February 9, 2021): 218. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/rwe.v12n2p218.
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In the emerging tourism and hospitality industries such as that of Oman, companies can market their services and products using the Social Media Networks (hereafter SMNs) and engage customers to identify their requirements online. Oman recognizes the benefits of SMNs in the tourism and hospitality industry and it has made major efforts to ensure the success of this newly introduced industry like its neighboring country the United Arab Emirates (hereafter UAE). Even though, the hospitality industry is vital to the economy of Oman, the Omani hospitality industry continues employing the conventional approach while conducting transactions. Understanding the influence of accepting such an innovation in the hospitality industry in Oman raises a fruitful research question to investigate. Therefore, it is this study’s objective to examine the influence of SMNs Acceptance in the tourism and hospitality industry in Oman. For the attainment of the study’s objective, the study uses a survey questionnaire to 200 respondents that have visited Oman recently, where 182 responses were properly filled and returned. The structural equation modeling (hereafter SEM) had been utilized to analyze the collected data. The results reveal that the respondents had high degree of satisfaction with their travel experience and they intended to continue using SMNs for tourism purposes. Nonetheless, it was found that the major factors influencing their decisions are: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norms and reliability.
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السناني, Yousra Juma. "Omani Women Participation in Sport and Physical Education Islamic Feminism Review." مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 6, no. 39 (August 30, 2022): 143–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.d020822.
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This paper focuses on reviews of documents and literature relating to Muslim Women’s status generally and in the Omani context specially in sports education. The researcher reviews the literature in two important aspects: first, the Omani Muslim women's identity, its history, as well as the history of physical activities and sports of women in Oman, second the studies about in recent statues of Omani Women in Islam, gender and education. A specific focus will be on Islamic Identity Prospective and reflect that on Feminism and Physical Education in Oman As a result of the study, it can be claimed that the “Islamic Women's Identity” offers alternative approaches in gender relations through which women who choose to adhere to their Islamic identity can exercise their freedom from tradition and rules.
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Al-Maamari, Saif. "Incorporating Citizenship Education Framework in Social Studies Teachers’ Education Programme in Sultanate of Oman." International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research 7 (September 15, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/2371-1655.2021.07.01.
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Educational system in Oman is attempting to educate Omani students to be "good" citizens in an increasingly globalized society. However, a few studies that have been conducted until now in Oman revealed a gap between the intentions of the educational policy of teaching citizenship education in the schools and the actual practices of teacher education preparation programs. Therefore, any endeavor to develop citizenship in Oman schools will not achieve its goals without taking teacher education into account both pre-service and in-service. Accordingly, the present study aims to propose a framework for developing citizenship education in the initial teacher education in Oman. This descriptive study highlighted the gap between the policy and practice in social studies teacher education. The international literature reveals that student teachers feel insufficiently prepared to develop citizenship and Omani student teachers are not exceptional. Thus, the present study proposed a framework to incorporate citizenship education in the current teachers' preparation programs. Furthermore, the study reveals the inadequate presence of the topic of citizenship in teacher education. Therefore, teachers' understanding of citizenship becomes shallow, which undoubtedly leads to superficial learning on the part of the students. Therefore, a framework was proposed to develop citizenship in teacher education. This framework consists of the rationale behind the change, the Layout of the ground for change in teacher education, the mechanisms of the change, and the areas of the change.
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Al Senani, Aisha, Nishath Hamza, Hanan Al Azkawi, Manal Al Kharusi, Nashat Al Sukaiti, Maryam Al Badi, Moza Al Yahyai, et al. "Genetic mutations associated with neonatal diabetes mellitus in Omani patients." Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism 31, no. 2 (January 26, 2018): 195–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2017-0284.
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Abstract Background: Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a rare disorder worldwide where diabetes is diagnosed in the first 6 months of life. However, Oman has a relatively high incidence of NDM. Methods: In this study, we investigated the genetic etiologies underlying NDM and their prevalence in Oman. We collected a cohort of 24 NDM patients, with and without genetic diagnosis, referred to our center from 2007 to 2015. All patients without a genetic diagnosis were tested for mutations in 23 NDM-associated genes using a custom-targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel and methylation analysis of the 6q24 locus. Results: A genetic abnormality was detected in 15/24 (62.5%) of our Omani NDM patients. We report the detection of 6q24 methylation abnormalities and KCNJ11 mutations for the first time in Omani NDM patients. Unlike Western populations where NDM is predominantly due to mutations in the KCNJ11, ABCC8 and INS genes, NDM due to homozygous GCK gene mutations were most prevalent in Oman, having been observed in seven out of 15 NDM patients in whom we established the genetic etiology. This reflects the high degree of consanguinity which makes recessive conditions more likely. Conclusions: The results of this study are likely to impact any future strategy to introduce genetic testing for NDM disorders within the national healthcare system in Oman.
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Bhacker, M. Reda. "Family strife and foreign intervention: causes in the separation of Zanzibar from Oman: a reappraisal." Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies 54, no. 2 (June 1991): 269–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0041977x00014786.
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The nineteenth-century rise of Zanzibar under the ruling Albusaidi Dynasty of Oman owed its origins primarily to the solid foundations of commercial activity laid down in Muscat in the preceding century. In the subsequent development of the Omani economy, in Omani territories in both Arabia and Africa where the dictates of the Omani political/tribal system did not allow for any centralization of authority, local communities and tribal groups resisted the domination of the Albusaidi rulers as they strove to bring under their own control the benefits of burgeoning trade.The opposition of the major Omani groups in East Africa, the Mazāri‘a of Mombasa and the Banū Nabhān of Pate, to the Albusaidis and the eventual success of the Omani rulers in dismantling and neutralizing this opposition are fairly well documented. However, the sustained challenge of Hilāl b. Sa‘īd to the reign of his father Sa‘īd b. Sulṭān, the Albusaidi ruler of Oman and Zanzibar and their dependencies from 1806 to 1856, has hitherto been neglected, despite the fact that Hilāl's resistance in East Africa was the greatest internal threat to Sa‘īd after that posed by the Mazāri'a and had dire consequences for the subsequent course of Oman's history. The conflict between father and son set in train a course of events that led inexorably to the 1861 British-sponsored dismemberment of Oman into two Sultanates, one in Arabia and the other in East Africa.
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Belwal, Rakesh, and Shweta Belwal. "Hypermarkets in Oman: a study of consumers’ shopping preferences." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 42, no. 8 (August 5, 2014): 717–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijrdm-02-2013-0043.
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Purpose – Hypermarkets have emerged as an important retail format in many parts of the world. The purpose of this paper is to explore consumer behaviour towards store preferences, particularly hypermarkets, in Oman. Design/methodology/approach – Following a mixed method approach, primary data, collected mainly using questionnaires and focus groups, were analysed to reveal consumer preferences. After pilot testing, 300 structured questionnaires were administered, of which 164 completed questionnaires were accepted for analysis. Data on store choice attributes were collected and analysed to reveal respondents’ preferences. Respondents’ characteristics were also measured using socio-demographic variables and were compared with their purchasing behaviour. Findings – By offsetting traditional markets, hypermarkets have emerged as one of the important retail formats in the urban areas of Oman. Their emergence has impacted trade in the traditional markets, the souqs. A weekly trip to the hypermarket is becoming an established feature of Omani life. Employed, educated or prosperous Omani consumers and expatriates prefer hypermarkets and these preferences surge during hot weather conditions. Consumers visit hypermarkets not only for purchases but also for recreation. Several factors affect consumer choice of hypermarkets in Oman, and these are listed in the outcomes of the study. Research limitations/implications – This study mainly focusses on consumers from selected hypermarkets in the Muscat and the Batinah regions of Oman. Although these regions are home to more than half of the Omani population, similar studies on other prominent regions will help in generalizing the preferences of consumers. Practical implications – Beyond an academic investigation to better understand the issue, the findings are important to help policy makers, town planners, and retailers better understand, plan, and evolve a consumer friendly retail sector. The findings will also help in understanding the regional imbalances in retailing activities, locally and globally. Social implications – The findings will help in the planning of certain retail policies to assure the notion of accessibility, affordability, and availability of global products and services to Omani consumers and also in striking a balance between traditional and modern retail formats to maintain diversity, growth, and overall consumer satisfaction. Originality/value – This paper furthers understanding of retailing issues in a conservative Islamic society in general; and in an area, Oman, that has not been covered before, in particular.
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Al-Kindi, Nuha, Sara Al-Waili, Sanjay Jaju, and Abdulaziz M. Al Mahrezi. "Patients’ Perceptions of Communication and Clinical Skills of Primary Healthcare Physicians in Oman." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 19, no. 2 (September 8, 2019): 148. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2019.19.02.011.
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ABSTRACT: Objectives: As a large proportion of patients are seen in primary healthcare (PHC) centres, it is important to explore patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of PHC physicians. In Oman, PHC is provided by both trained family physicians (FPs) and general practitioners (GPs). Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted at 12 PHC centres in Muscat Governorate, Oman between November 2014 and August 2015. Adult Omani patients’ perceptions of Omani and other Arabic-speaking doctors were examined using an Arabic translation of a validated self-administered questionnaire. Results: A total of 626 patients completed the questionnaire (response rate: 100%). The patients’ responses were significantly more positive towards FPs compared to GPs on whether the doctor provided reassurance (P = 0.03), took a complete medical history (P = 0.03) and gave the patient the opportunity of a follow-up with the same doctor (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Certain skills in communication and clinical aspects of FPs were favourably viewed by patients compared to GPs.Keywords: Patient Satisfaction; Physicians, Primary Health Care; Communication; Clinical Competence; Quality of Health Care; Oman.
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Govinakovi, Prashantha S., Ibrahim Al-Busaidi, and Viswapurna Senguttuvan. "Cephalometric Norms in an Omani Adult Population of Arab Descent." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 18, no. 2 (September 9, 2018): 182. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.02.010.
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Objectives: This study aimed to establish cephalometric norms for an Omani population of Arab descent and to compare these with established cephalometric values for Caucasians. Methods: This cross-sectional studywas conducted at the Military Dental Centre and Oman Dental College in Muscat, Oman, between May 2014 and October 2016. A total of 150 Omani patients between 20–29 years old seeking orthodontic treatment were included. All participants had a symmetrical face, class I molar and canine relationships, proper intercuspation, a normal overjet/overbite (<3 mm) and mild spacing/crowding of the teeth (≤3 mm). Lateral cephalography was performed in centric occlusion with the lips relaxed and the head in a natural position. Cephalometric measurements were then compared with Eastman Standard norms. Results: The Omani subjects were found to have a slightly retrusive maxilla, an increased angle between the maxillary and mandibular planes and shorter facial heights in comparison to the Eastman Standard norms. Furthermore, incisor relations were edge-to-edge in nature and the interincisal angle was reduced, suggesting that the Omani subjects had more proclined incisors. In addition, the lips were more protrusive and the nasolabial angle was more obtuse. Conclusion: In the Omani sample, increased proclination of the incisors was observed in comparison to Eastman Standard norms. As such, slightly more proclined incisors should be considered acceptable and natural among Omani patients of Arab descent. The cephalometric findings of this study may be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic problems among Omanis of Arab descent.Keywords: Cephalometry, standards; Population Characteristics; Ethnic Groups; Arabs; Orthodontics; Oman.
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Chaudhry, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, Abubakr Saeed, Aymen Sajjad, and Felipe Mendes Borini. "Management styles in a project environment: evidence from software industry in Oman." Leadership & Organization Development Journal 40, no. 5 (July 8, 2019): 600–611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lodj-06-2018-0212.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the management styles adopted by project managers in the software industry in Oman. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 208 project management professionals is drawn from the Omani software industry. Data analysis is based on factor analysis and analysis of variance techniques. Findings The results suggest that project managers in the Omani software industry mainly adopt three management styles: people oriented, task oriented and organization oriented. Furthermore, the management styles of project managers are affected by their experience and age, and the organizational structure. Originality/value The paper contributes to the literature by examining management styles adopted by managers in a temporary organization environment from an under-researched context, Oman.
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МАРХУН, А. О. С. А., and С. А. ГУСАРОВА. "DIVERSIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMY OF THE SULTANATE OMAN." Экономика и предпринимательство, no. 6(155) (August 2, 2023): 84–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.34925/eip.2023.155.6.010.
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В статье выявлены основные экономические дисбалансы, преобладающие в Султанате Оман, определены тенденции развития экономики Оман в свете экономических реформ и крупных программ развития, показаны основные направления диверсификации экономики Омана, разработаны рекомендации по перспективным направлениям экономического развития Султаната Оманна основе исследования индикаторов, определяющих результаты экономических реформ. The article identifies the main economic imbalances prevailing in the Sultanate of Oman, identifies the development trends of the Omani economy in the light of economic reforms and major development programs, shows the main directions for diversifying the Omani economy, develops recommendations on promising areas for the economic development of the Sultanate of Oman based on a study of indicators that determine the results of economic reforms.
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Al-Dhawyani, Amal, Karima Al-Hinai, Moon Fai Chan, and Mohammed Al-Azri. "Factors Contributing to the Unmet Needs of Primary Caregivers of Omani Children Diagnosed with Leukemia." Oman Medical Journal 37, no. 2 (March 22, 2022): e358-e358. http://dx.doi.org/10.5001/omj.2022.40.
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Objectives: Childhood cancers affect 6.7% of those under 14 in Oman, with leukemia being the most common. The psychological distress of having a child with leukemia is often compounded by perceived unmet needs by the child’s primary caregiver. We aimed to identify factors contributing to perceived unmet needs among primary caregivers of Omani children with leukemia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 119 Omani caregivers accompanying their children to the National Oncology Center, Muscat, Oman. We used an Arabic version of the Needs Assessment of Family Caregivers-Cancer (NAFC-C) questionnaire to assess perceived unmet needs in seven domains. Results: A total of 119 Omani primary caregivers were contacted; 101 agreed to participate in the study (response rate: 84.9%). Linear regression analysis showed significant correlations between total NAFC-C scores and the child’s (p =0.014) and caregiver’s age (p < 0.001), and employment status (p =0.024) and income (p = 0.028). Unmet needs in the obtaining information domain correlated with caregiver’s age (p < 0.001), caring time (p =0.018), and number of family members (p < 0.001), whereas needs in the maintaining own strength domain correlated with the child’s gender (p =0.028), time since diagnosis (p =0.004), caregiver’s age (p < 0.001), and education level (p =0.019). Unmet needs in the accompanying the sick child domain were correlated with the child’s gender (p =0.049), caregiver’s gender (p < 0.001), and income (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Various sociodemographic variables affected the unmet needs of primary caregivers of children with leukemias in Oman. Healthcare professionals in Oman should be aware of such factors to reduce caregiver distress.