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  1. Complete the sentence about Tourism in Oman with the correct year: Tourism in Oman grew considerably during the 2000s, and a ______ report predicted that it would become one of the largest industries…
  2. Complete the sentence about Oman Botanic Garden with the correct year: Following a Royal Decree in ______ by Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Oman Botanic Garden project was initiated.
  3. Complete the sentence about Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn with the correct year: In ______, the excavations carried out by a Danish team led by Karen Frifelt showed that the area ha…
  4. Complete the sentence about Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn with the correct year: A road between Oman and Saudi Arabia, which goes through the villages, was completed in September __…
  5. Complete the sentence about Renaissance Day with the correct year: National Day - November 20th: Celebrates the date of the founding of the Al Bu Said dynasty, which has ruled Oman since ______.
  6. Complete the sentence about Renaissance Day with the correct year: Renaissance Day - July 23rd: Marks the beginning of the Sultanate's modernization under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-S…
  7. Complete the sentence about Omani Renaissance with the correct year: When he assumed power in ______, the Sultanate faced severe financial difficulties, limited administrative capacity, internal divis…
  8. Complete the sentence about Omani Renaissance with the correct year: The ______ coup is widely regarded by historians as the foundational event of the Omani Renaissance.
  9. Complete the sentence about Omani Renaissance with the correct year: On 23 July ______, British-led Omani military units arrived at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah and overthrew Said, installing his son, Qa…
  10. Complete the sentence about Omani Renaissance with the correct year: In ______, the UAE seceded from Oman and established its own federation with the close assistance of Britain.
  11. Complete the sentence about Omani Renaissance with the correct year: In ______, Sultan Qaboos started the construction of Seeb Airport, which is today called Muscat International Airport.
  12. Complete the sentence about Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani with the correct year: The music for it was composed at the request of the government of Muscat and Oman by James Frederick Mills, a Briton, in…
  13. Complete the sentence about Flag of Oman with the correct year: Until ______, Sultanate of Muscat and Oman used the plain red banner.
  14. Complete the sentence about Flag of Oman with the correct year: After Sultan Qaboos bin Said overthrew his father in the ______ coup, he introduced a new national flag and set of ensigns.
  15. Complete the sentence about Flag of Oman with the correct year: The new flag was adopted by a royal decree on 17th December ______.
  16. Complete the sentence about Flag of Oman with the correct year: On 25 April ______, the flag's proportions were changed from 3:4 to 1:2.
  17. Complete the sentence about Flag of Oman with the correct year: On 22 May ______, the flag was updated by a royal decree, whereby the proportions were changed to 4:7.
  18. Complete the sentence about Baloch people in Oman with the correct year: In ______, Oman's first university, Sultan Qaboos University, opened.
  19. Complete the sentence about Baloch people in Oman with the correct year: In ______, Pakistan bought Gwadar from Oman for US$22.4 million, and hence many Omanis have Baloch descent.
  20. Complete the sentence about Amouage with the correct year: Amouage is an Omani niche fragrance brand founded in ______ and operated by the Oman Perfumery LLC, a subsidiary of the Omani SABCO Group.
  21. Complete the sentence about Amouage with the correct year: The company was founded, at the request of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, in ______ in Muscat, Oman by Prince Sayyid Hamad bin Hamoud Al Bus…
  22. Which place completes this sentence about Al Alam Palace? In the 20th century, Sultan Said bin Taimur spent most of his time in ______ and had the palace locked up.
  23. Which place completes this sentence about Dhofar Club? The idea for the foundation of a club in ______ began in the 1960s, resulting in various meetings among the town's people.
  24. Complete the sentence about Machboos with the correct year: In ______, the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia, announced an initiative to promote Kabsa as part of its national heritage.
  25. Complete the sentence about Oman Professional League with the correct year: The move was made to nurture Oman's football youth, and create higher hopes of Oman qualifying for the ______ FIFA World Cup…
  26. Complete the sentence about Oman Football Association with the correct year: In its first year of operations, the Association became a member of the Union of Arab Football Associations and of FIFA, an…
  27. Complete the sentence about Oman at the Olympics with the correct year: At the first Summer Youth Games in Singapore in ______, two young people, a boy and a girl, competed in athletics and equestrian…
  28. Complete the sentence about Oman national cricket team with the correct year: Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Oman and other ICC Members after 1 January ______ have the T20I status.
  29. Complete the sentence about Oman national cricket team with the correct year: A huge improvement was shown in the ______ tournament when they reached the final, where they lost against the United Arab…
  30. Complete the sentence about Jokha Alharthi with the correct year: Sayyidat al-Qamar was shortlisted for the Zayed Award in ______.
  31. Complete the sentence about Salam Air with the correct year: Founded in ______, ASAAS is a partnership between the Oman Investment Authority, Muscat Municipality, and various pension funds.
  32. Complete the sentence about Oman Daily Observer with the correct year: Abdullah bin Salim al Shueili, the current Editor-in-Chief of the Observer, has been in the post since ______.
  33. Complete the sentence about Arabian Oryx Sanctuary with the correct year: On 28 June ______, it became the first site to be removed from the World Heritage Site register.
  34. Complete the sentence about Omani people with the correct year: Large numbers of Omanis settled in the Swahili Coast — especially after ______, when the Omani Sultan Said bin Sultan moved his court to…
  35. Complete the sentence about Omani people with the correct year: Omanis stopped moving to Zanzibar after a revolution occurred in Zanzibar in ______.
  36. Which place completes this sentence about University of Nizwa? On October 16, 2004, the University of ______ opened the doors to its inaugural class of 1,200 students, 88% of whom were Omani women.
  37. Which place completes this sentence about University of Nizwa? The existing campus is located near the base of the famous Jabal al-Akhdhar in Birkat al-Mouz, 20 km northwest of ______.
  38. Which place completes this sentence about Sohar University? The university is located in ______, an industrial city with a port and free zone, close to the border with the United Arab Emirates.
  39. Which place completes this sentence about Oman Medical College? First year is taught as a foundation course and second and third years are completed before the medical school years of ______ campus.
  40. Complete the sentence about Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra with the correct year: Since ______, it has been joined in Oman by a "sister orchestra", the Muscat Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
  41. Complete the sentence about Al-Seeb Club with the correct year: In ______, they achieved a treble, winning the Omani League, the Sultan Qaboos Cup and the AFC Cup.
  42. Complete the sentence about German University of Technology in Oman with the correct year: The university opened a second campus beside Muscat International Airport in October ______.
  43. Complete the sentence about German University of Technology in Oman with the correct year: In ______, the Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering was introduced, along with the first Mast…
  44. Complete the sentence about Ooredoo Oman with the correct year: The company was founded in December ______ under the brand name Nawras as a joint venture between Qatar Telecom, TDC, and various Omani…
  45. Complete the sentence about Karak chai with the correct year: Since Starbucks introduced its chai tea latte in ______, chai beverages have become popular at coffee shops across the United States, ofte…
  46. Complete the sentence about Sur Oman with the correct year: In ______, a Vickers Vincent operated by No. 84 Squadron RAF crashed in Khor Gharma while in its initial climb, killing all three crew membe…
  47. Complete the sentence about Arabic poetry with the correct year: Andalusi literature flowered for a little longer, but ended with the expulsion of the Arabs in ______.
  48. Complete the sentence about Royal Opera House with the correct year: In ______, John Rich, actor-manager of the Duke's Company at Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, commissioned The Beggar's Opera from Joh…
  49. Complete the sentence about Oman Observer with the correct year: The Oman Daily Observer was established on 15 November ______.
  50. Complete the sentence about Oman Observer with the correct year: Abdullah bin Salim al Shueili, the current Editor-in-Chief of the Observer, has been in the post since ______.
  51. Complete the sentence about Muscat Daily with the correct year: Apex Media was founded in ______ by its executive chairman, Omani businessman Saleh Zakwani.
  52. Complete the sentence about Muscat Daily with the correct year: Circulation quickly picked up, and the paper went on to become the largest selling English-language daily in the Sultanate of Oman by mi…
  53. Complete the sentence about Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex with the correct year: In field hockey, the stadium hosted the ______ Men's Asian Champions Trophy.
  54. Complete the sentence about Sports in Oman with the correct year: Oman has been continuously ruled by the Al Bu Said dynasty since ______.
  55. Complete the sentence about Sports in Oman with the correct year: After the Dhofar rebellion and the ______ Omani coup d'état, the state of Muscat and Oman transitioned into the modern state under Qab…
  56. Complete the sentence about Ali Al-Habsi with the correct year: In July ______, Al-Habsi joined local rivals Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan.
  57. Complete the sentence about Amad Al-Hosni with the correct year: Al-Hosni started his professional football career in ______ and joined the Omani sports club Al-Khaburah SC.
  58. Complete the sentence about Amad Al-Hosni with the correct year: In ______, Al-Hosni moved to Qatar SC, a Qatari football club based in Doha.
  59. Complete the sentence about Paul Le Guen with the correct year: In seven seasons at the Parc des Princes, he made 478 appearances, winning a league title, three French Cups, two League Cups and the Cu…
  60. Complete the sentence about Paul Le Guen with the correct year: Le Guen scored the winning goal in the ______ Coupe de France Final against Strasbourg.
  61. Complete the sentence about Paul Le Guen with the correct year: In July ______, he was to be named manager of the Nigeria national team, but didn't agree to the contract terms.
  62. Complete the sentence about Claude Le Roy with the correct year: In September ______, Le Roy was named as coach of the Ghana national team.
  63. Complete the sentence about Rashid Jaber with the correct year: Jaber started his managerial career with Omani side Dhofar, helping them win the league and ______ Sultan Qaboos Cup.
  64. Complete the sentence about Oman Olympic Committee with the correct year: The IOC recognized Oman's National Olympic Committee on 28 May ______ during the IOC Session in Rome.
  65. Complete the sentence about Oman Olympic Committee with the correct year: Oman made its Olympic debut at the ______ Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where it was represented in shooting, athletics, and…
  66. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2016 Summer Olympics with the correct year: In ______, the Oman Olympic Committee was created and became part of the International Olympic Committee.
  67. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 1984 Summer Olympics with the correct year: Oman competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the ______ Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.
  68. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 1992 Summer Olympics with the correct year: Oman competed at the ______ Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
  69. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the correct year: In total, four athletes represented Oman at the ______ Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom across two…
  70. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the correct year: The athletics events took place at the Olympic Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London from…
  71. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2008 Summer Olympics with the correct year: Oman competed at the ______ Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
  72. Which place completes this sentence about Rashid Jaber? In 2022, he was appointed manager of Omani club ______, helping them win the 2022 AFC Cup, the only AFC trophy an Omani club has ever won.
  73. Which place completes this sentence about Oman Botanic Garden? The gardens are located on 423 hectares in ______, on the campus of Sultan Qaboos University.
  74. Which place completes this sentence about Jewel of Muscat? The Jewel of Muscat was built at ______ near Muscat, the capital of Oman.
  75. Complete the sentence about Majboos with the correct year: In ______, the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia, announced an initiative to promote Kabsa as part of its national heritage.
  76. Complete the sentence about Oman Open with the correct year: When founded in ______, it was one of five European Tour events to be staged in the Arabian Peninsula, but is currently one of six.
  77. Complete the sentence about Jebel Hafeet with the correct year: In ______ it hosted the arrival of the third stage of first edition of Abu Dhabi Tour, won by Colombian Esteban Chaves.
  78. Complete the sentence about Man Booker International Prize with the correct year: The ______ inaugural winner of the international prize was Albanian writer Ismail Kadare.
  79. Complete the sentence about German University of Technology in Oman with the correct year: Shortly thereafter, in July ______, GUtech received international accreditation by ACQUIN, a German-based acc…
  80. Complete the sentence about Ooredoo Oman with the correct year: Nawras launched commercial GSM mobile operations on March 16, ______, ending the long-standing domestic monopoly held by state-owned ope…
  81. Complete the sentence about Bank Muscat with the correct year: Bank Muscat is the recipient of the Hewitt recognition as the Middle East's Best Employer ______.
  82. Complete the sentence about Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani with the correct year: The ______ revision was conducted by Director General of Military Music Brigadier Ramis Bin Juma Al Owira.
  83. Complete the sentence about Baloch people in Oman with the correct year: The religious affiliations in Oman in ______ according to the CIA World Factbook were Islam 85.9%, Christianity 6.5%, Hindu 5.5…
  84. Complete the sentence about Izki with the correct year: In ______, the estimated number of houses in al-Nizar was 450, and in al-Yemen, it was 350, which contradicts this.
  85. Complete the sentence about Izki with the correct year: Al-Nizar is still inhabited; al-Yemen has been deserted since prior to ______, but the owners still care for their own houses.
  86. Complete the sentence about Izki with the correct year: In ______, excavation and survey partly confirmed Schreiber's results.
  87. Complete the sentence about Ras Al Hadd with the correct year: Located at the heart of Ras Al Hadd is the area's first shopping centre, Alfouz Hypermarket, which opened on 10 May ______.
  88. Complete the sentence about Oman–Yemen relations with the correct year: In September ______, the two countries began discussions to form a regional center to combat piracy.
  89. Complete the sentence about Oman–Israel relations with the correct year: In ______, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a delegation to Oman and met with Sultan Qaboos and other senior Omani…
  90. Complete the sentence about Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham with the correct year: Theyazin began his professional career at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs in ______, serving at the ministry's head…
  91. Complete the sentence about Sohar Industrial Port with the correct year: The Royal Decree no. 80/______ ratified the concession agreement of SOHAR Port and was issued in August of the same year.
  92. Complete the sentence about Duqm Airport with the correct year: Duqm Airport kicked off its operations on July 23, ______, to serve passengers between Duqm and Muscat through a temporary building.
  93. Complete the sentence about Khasab Airport with the correct year: On 5 December ______, A De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operated by Oman Aviation had a failed nose gear on landing which resulte…
  94. Complete the sentence about Muscat Daily with the correct year: The newspaper celebrated its first anniversary on October 13, ______.
  95. Complete the sentence about Omani League with the correct year: The move was made to nurture Oman's football youth, and create higher hopes of Oman qualifying for the ______ FIFA World Cup.
  96. Complete the sentence about Ahmed Mubarak Al-Mahaijri with the correct year: Kano won the most valuable player award of the ______ Gulf Cup for his role in the success of the Omani team tournament cam…
  97. Complete the sentence with the correct year: In the ______ FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he scored one goal in a 1−1 draw against Japan.
  98. Complete the sentence about Imad Al-Hosni with the correct year: Al-Hosni started his professional football career in ______ and joined the Omani sports club Al-Khaburah SC.
  99. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2024 Summer Olympics with the correct year: Oman sent one swimmer to compete at the ______ Paris Olympics.
  100. Complete the sentence about Oman at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the correct year: The four athletes present was their joint-second smallest delegation ever, only the delegation at the ______ Summer…

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