Are Black Omanis Dumb?

Alright, I know many would squirm  at this topic, but it is; nevertheless, an issue that we have to discuss. Now, I would like to start by saying that this post is based on my own observations and, well, common sense. Many times throughout my life I have been hearing the same phrase, on and [...]

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Showing Off Your Slaves in Oman

Its been a while since I blogged about stuff here in Oman, but there has been some certain things that I see that annoy the hell out of me. As you see from the title, its about people showing off their slaves in Oman…Yes, slavery is abolished.. but apparently this tradition is still alive and [...]

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A Racist Conversation

Today, at work, a co-worker approached my desk and started asking some inappropriate questions. He wanted to know, he went: You have two options, which one will you choose? 1- a guy with a high-school education, a good guy, small salary, and a good family, or 2-a guy with a masters or a PhD, a [...]

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Don’t Be Like “THEM”

Let me give you all an intro about myself for you all to understand why I’m writing this entry. I come from a family that is considered middle to high class in Oman. My fortune made me be one of the “Orbis” that I talked about before. My parents taught me that everyone is equal. [...]

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Intermarriage Between Racial Classes in Oman

Today I passed by Sablat Oman (Arabic version) and found this discussion on marriage. It was titled: “Single because of my family, discussion” I started reading it, and to be honest… I’m furious! The United Nation: International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination stated on 2006: The Committee takes note of the discrepancy [...]

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Racial Classes in Sablat Oman

When I wrote about the racial classes in Oman, I didn’t realize that there was an open discussion on Sablat Oman about this issue. I started reading it, but I couldn’t help being pissed off! The story is a scenario, I think. It is about a girl in Suhar who was abused by her stepmother. [...]

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Racial Classes in Oman: Conclusion

Though I did not intend my post on racial classes in Oman to be this long, I thought that it is important to describe it in detail. Omani’s might not realize this, but this is a serious issue! Racism should never be tolerated in Oman (or any country). I think that the government should realize [...]

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Racial Classes in Oman: (3) Beesari

There are three main racial classes in Oman – from highest to lowest: (1) O’rbi “original Omani”, (2) Abd “slave”, and (3) Beesari (no origin). (3)Beesari: Now this is the most confusing of all classes that you would ever have to hear about. A Beesari is a person with no origin. Now, why are these [...]

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Racial Classes in Oman: (2) Abd

There are three main racial classes in Oman – from highest to lowest: (1) O’rbi “original Omani”, (2) Abd “slave”, and (3) Beesari (no origin). (2) Abd: The word Abd means slave. It is used towards ex-slaves in Oman. Is it used in the derogetory way? Well, yes! These people are different from the Sawahili because [...]

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Racial Classes in Oman: (1) O’rbi

I wanted to start my blog with a post on one of the most sensitive issues (at least to me) in Oman: Racial classes There are three main racial classes in Oman – from highest to lowest: (1) O’rbi “original Omani”, (2) Abd “slave”, and (3) Beesari (no origin). Now before I start explaining the [...]

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