Oman - a country rarely spoken about. What's happening there?

[u/Necessary_Wing799]

Oman is located in a area we heat about a lot for an array of reasons - there are many famous and newsworthy spots close by from dubai to Doha to Iran and Yemen...... what goes on in Oman? Let us know how life is here and any relevant info on its current state....

[u/The_Syndic]

Did a bit of work for an ex-SAS guy who was over there in the late 60s during the Dhofar War. They sent the SAS over to support the Sultan who was fighting a war against Marxist rebels. The rulers have a lot of connection to Britain, go to British universities, train at Sandhurst (Army Officer School) etc. He had some fascinating stories.

Seems to be the most "civilised" and stable of the Arab countries.

[u/aboysmokingintherain → u/The_Syndic]

Most of the countries are totally fine and wealthy lands. It’s really only a few that have war or extremism