Oman is a small but rich thanks to oil and gas mining in Arabic Peninsular. In 2007, 79% of the total revenue derived from the two commodities (about 5565 million Omani riyal). Other commodities are outstanding perfume and frankincense (a kind of air freshener hundred) with the export destinations to more than 100 countries. Kurmanya production was abundant. Even now, the country is exploring the fisheries and marine sector with modern port named Sultan Qaboos.
Port name was taken from the name of the leader of Oman, the Sultan Qaboos bin Said. He was a middle-aged man with extensive knowledge of highly respected and revered people. So do not be surprised if you come there, in addition to the port, almost all public facilities bear his name as a university, hospital, or mosque.
Oman landscape really beautiful views of the combination between high and low plains to the nuances of the desert. We can enjoy the park at the edge of the beach Riyam with family or colleagues while enjoying kebabs, Omani coffee or a hamburger or pizza. Fun to enjoy the beach for public recreation at the Marina Airport near Rowdha Marine Science and Fisheries Center (Oman Fisheries Research Center).
Muscat City is also fun to discover. Do not imagine the city's only full-desert and desert. Because lots of the city in Arabic Peninsular can be metamorphosis to be a metropolis city like New York, London, Roma, and PAris.S. Muscat did not miss. Park city is very similar to the one in Kokenhorf, Netherlands. And it certainly does not cost a bit. When I asked about it to Ahmed, Public Relations Department of Fisheries of Oman, he chuckled as he answered curtly, "I bet a lot of riyal should be released for it."
With the "new city" which was transformed from the desert like that, I really wondered how the drainage system and beautiful parks maintenance. It turned out that the desert soil extracted and replaced with good soil (made such a huge pot) with a permanent capillary tube, and planted beneath the ground. For garden maintenance, there officers whose numbers adjusted by the ratio of the flower garden area / trees along the streets of the city. Their orange uniforms and always ready with a broom and sweep the trash to the desert sand that every time the wind. Wow!
Usually, tourists in Muscat will have a question: have you to Suz (traditional markets) in which there Matrah the beach? There are offered in the form of-way as goods such as handicrafts, typical Omani air fragrances (like hundreds of burned), Pasmina, clothes, and gold and diamonds. Market is very unique and antique. If young people to borrow the term, the Middle East market really. At least if compared with the zinc market in Makkah who had to accommodate the taste of Indonesian pilgrims.
Goods prices? well do not ask. Drain completely allowance. Moreover, Omani riyal is more expensive than the Saudi riyal, even with the U.S. dollar (100 U.S. dollars Omani riyal = 38). But not to worry, as long as we are good at bargaining, God willing, able goods prices "realistic". A friend from Oman to give a little leak, "Tawarlah to 30-50% of the seller set the price."
Even so, I and Tri Winarni, a friend of the Faculty of Fisheries sekonferensi Undip, often inconvenience too. The reason is, every transaction, we have to convert into dollars Omani riyal first. "Well, the difference in just 0.5 riyal've Rp 17.500," I joke.
Before leaving we took time to browse the website of "Lonely Planet Traveler". There is mentioned that women are advised not to go alone. Oh no. In addition, there week end with a different time in most countries, ie on Thursday and Friday. Similarly, business hours will be closed after prayer Dzuhur until sunset. Eventually about eight hours from Jakarta by plane Etihad (a subsidiary of Emirates Airways) we arrived at Muscat. Then we know, fear before going too far. Oman is a modern Arab state, a good civilized, and less intimidating for a woman traveler.
Government of Oman also has a good policy against women. Simple proof, March 8 and then when I explained the working paper to coincide with World Women's Day, especially Sultan Qaboos bin Said gave congratulations to the warning.
Likewise, when I visited the University of Sultan of Oman, who diligently attended too many women. Similarly, in many fields of work, and scientific forums, which is active most of the Eve. Yes, although important position is still held by men, from a quick observation, I feel that the participation and emancipation of women was good Oman.
Source: Suara Merdeka
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