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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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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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 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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