Oman
Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Oman accepting of differences?
When we asked people about diversity in Oman and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...
"The Omanis are actually a small percentage of the people in this city, as labor is mostly imported from other countries such as India, the Phillipines, Sri Lanka and others. In addition, many of the technical experts here are imported from Europe and the United States. The Omanis appear to be very friendly and tolerant and even interested in the differences of the Europeans and Americans; however, the laborer tend to be looked down upon," explained one expat living in Muscat, Oman.
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"Oman is a culturally diverse country, with a population made up of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds. People in Oman are generally accepting of differences, and the country has a long history of peaceful coexistence between its various communities. Oman is also known for its hospitality and tolerance, and visitors to the country are often welcomed with open arms," said another expat in Oman.
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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Oman accepting of differences?
If you live in Oman, newcomers to Oman would love to hear your answer to this question.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
