2. Map, Location, Religion, Capital &
Population.
• Population: 3,608,545
• Location: East to Saudi
Arabia. Far east of the USA
• Capital: Muscat
• Religion: Muslim
3. Interesting fact about Oman
• There is a shrub in Oman, known as myrtus
communis or yas. Its leaves are used for
making perfume.
4. Business appearance & behavior.
• Omanis are known for their extreme hospitality and
generosity in both social and professional contexts.
• Omanis welcome guests with a variety of traditions and
rituals, the most important of which is the serving of coffee,
or kahwa.
• Omani hospitality is closely connected to their desire to
establish trust and build relationships with people before
doing business.
5. Language, Business Greeting &
Offensive customs
• Language: Arabic
• Business greeting: Foreigners should therefore
show their gratitude for this generosity and
spend time getting acquainted with their
Omani business counterparts.
• Offensive customs: No respect, no dignity, no
patience, no self control, & public criticisms.
