Oman's Early and Modern History

Oman's Early History

• First Imam: Jalundi bin Mas'ud
• First Muslim in Oman: Mazen bin Ghubabah
• First Mosque in Oman: Al-Mudhamar Mosque built by Mazen bin Ghubabah
• Qaid Al-Ard: Imam Saif bin Sultan Al-Ya'rubi
• Establishment of the Al-Busayidi State: 1741/1744 by Ahmed bin Said Al-Busaydi
• First Author of a Book on Navigation: Ahmed bin Majid (Al-Fawaid)

Oman's Modern History

• Establishment of the first maritime fleet: During the reign of Imam Nasir bin Murshed Al-Ya'rubi
• First Arab Envoy to the United States: Ahmed Al-Nu'man in 1840, on the Sultanah ship
• First diplomatic relationship with the United States: During the reign of Sultan Said bin Sultan
• First envoy to Britain: 1842 (on a ship)
• Establishment of the Shura Council: 18 November 1991
• Liberation of Dhofar from Communists: 11 December 1975
• Start of Oil Exportation: 1967
• Oman's Accession to the United Nations and Arab League: 1971
• Accession to the Cooperation Council: 1981
• First Prime Minister: Mr. Tariq bin Taimur Al Said
• Establishment of the Oman Football Association: 1978
• Issuance of the Basic Law of the State: 6 November 1996
• Establishment of the Oman Council and State Council: 1997
• Opening of the Sultanate Hospital: 1987
• Opening of the Sultanate Armed Forces Museum in Bait Al-Faleej: 1988
• Number of Schools in 1970: 3 schools
• First person to implement agricultural training: The agricultural training center affiliated with the Sultanate Palace Office
• First port established during the Renaissance: Mina port
• Meaning of Sultanate: Sheikh Allama Ibrahim bin Said Al-Arabi

Notable Events

• Hurricane Juno hit Oman: 07/06/2007
• First visit of the Sultan: 1971/1972