Scenarios about 'Sultan Qaboos'
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said was the longest-serving leader in the Arab world who ruled Oman from 1970 until his death in 2020. He is widely credited with modernizing and opening up Oman through extensive development programs, transforming it from an isolated, underdeveloped nation into a stable, prosperous state. In alternate history scenarios, his pivotal role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and his careful balancing of traditional values with modernization offers rich ground for exploring different trajectories of Gulf development.
What If Muscat Developed Different Tourism Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Oman's capital Muscat pursued alternative tourism development strategies, potentially transforming the nation's economy, cultural preservation efforts, and position in the global tourism landscape.