[oman-l] Specialized lists?

[Ahmed Salmi]

Hi,

I agree with Mutarjim that we need more active discussions on the list.
The suggestions discussion topics are also very good.  I also would like
to see a discussion on the Sultanate of Oman Basic Law (what non Omani
Member of the list think about it .. good or bad - what shocked you and
what impressed you)

Mutarjim mentioned "the non-Arab populations of Oman (Dhofaris, Mehris,
Shahees, and the like)" for me I have always thought Dhofaris are
Arabs.  But what makes a person an Arab? Is it a language, ethnic, skin
color or geographic location of Arab States?

A. Al Salmi
salmi@gol.com


Mutarjm@aol.com wrote:

> Dear Ed and others in the Oman List,
>
> Greetings / ataib as-salaamaat wa at-tahiyaat wa b3ad...
>
> This one list is fine, as is, especially in light of how few people
> from or
> interested in Oman, as well as regional issues involving the "lower
> Gulf,"
> have been participating and/or posting in the list.
>
> For starters, I would like to see more postings and discussions in
> this list
> about
>
> Oman's society,
>
> Oman's history (esp since WW II),
>
> Omani culture,
>
> the role and integration of expatriates,
>
> the Omani dialect of Arabic,
>
> the non-Arab populations of Oman (Dhofaris, Mehris, Shahees, and the
> like),
>
> Oman's economic and commercial development,
>
> educational institutions and their activities in the country's
> development.
>
> Hope this energizes some responses, especially by Omanis, whether they
> are
> resident in the sultanate or studying/living/working abroad.
>
> Regards from Los Angeles,
>
> Stephen H. Franke
>
> E-mail: < mutarjm@aol.com >