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Oman International Health Insurance Advice |
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Globalsurance is an independent International medical insurance and international health insurance advisor. We offer free quotations and advice to clients in Oman. As Global Health Insurance brokers we have expert knowledge on the full range of medical plans available and can select and advise you on the best plan. We are experts on Global Health Insurance and expatriate health insurance plans and can find the right plan for you.
Globalsurance focuses on delivering the right protection and professional customer service and claim support, we represent the clients' interest not the insurers'.
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Oman Insurance Information |
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Oman which is officially known as The Sultanate of Oman is the third largest country along the Arabian Peninsula after Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Oman occupies the Southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Gulf to the Indian Ocean. Oman has traditionally controlled the Strait of Hormuz where over 90% of the Persian Gulf's oil is shipped to the whole world. More than 15 tankers carrying 17 million barrels of crude oil passes through this narrow opening each day.
The earliest Stone Age settlement discovered in Oman dates back more than 10,000 years. Arabs migrated to Oman from the 9th century B.C. and the Omanis were one of the first people to convert to Islam voluntarily during the 7th century A.D. Historically Omanis were seafarers and traders who dominated regional commodity trading in the Indian Ocean, East Africa and the Arabian Gulf. You can visit museums in Oman that have replicas of various sail-ships that were used in the 3rd century B.C. there are several kinds of ships such as: the Boom which is for short distance travel, Baglah for long range, Ganjah, and the Bedan ( 20 meter long for long range sailing).
Throughout its history Oman was faced with internal conflicts. For a long time Arab ethnic Omanis controlled the mountainous interior while wealthy Omanis, with many foreign influences that had a modern outlook on life, controlled the coastal regions. This historical split between the coast and the interior continued until Sultan Said bin Taimur brought an end to the struggles. He united the country and brought peace, but the country became increasingly conservative and isolated. When Oman found oil with the help of the English, the new revenues started to enrich the country. However, when the country did not show any signs of improvement, despite the new source of money, there began to be some widespread dissatisfaction among the people of Oman. This spurred Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id to assume power by directing a palace coup against his conservative and strict ruling father Sa'id bin Taymur in 1970.
The new sultan abolished many of his father’s restrictive rules and regulations. Sultan Qaboos bin Sa’id created a stable government that has maintained close ties to the United States and Europe (particularly England). Oman was one of only three Arab states not to break diplomatic relations with Cairo for recognizing Israel. Oman took no side in the Iran-Iraq War and participated in the UN liberation of Kuwait effort after Iraq invaded. Oman also granted the United States military access to land in Oman for refueling and supplies. Also in 2006, Oman and the U.S. signed a free-trade deal.
Oman started to improve its relations with its neighboring countries and has reached out to the world for information, trading, and for skilled workers. Sultan Qaboos has helped his country to become a relatively open society that is more open minded to outside influences than any other country located along the Persian Gulf.
Oman is distinctly Arab and will offer the visitor a glimpse of many unique old world wonders along side many modern buildings and hotel resorts. The country has managed to bring itself into the 21st century without obliterating its heritage, a perfect blend of old and new. Regardless of Oman's relatively small geographic size, this country will provide you an enjoyable, well rounded travel experience.
While traveling abroad can be equal parts exciting and aggravating, it is important for expatriates and travelers to know where quality medical treatment is available during your journeys. At Globalsurance we can offer you a variety of individualized international health insurance plans to you and your family in Oman. In many cases we at Globalsurance will be able to cater to your specific requirements. Plans that we offer in Oman will give the peace-of-mind you require while overseas. To speak to an advisor about our international health insurance policies that we can offer, or to receive a free quote, contact us today.
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