Oman’s $2.6B ‘Smart City’ Megaproject Is Disrupting the Dubai Archetype | WSJ Breaking Ground

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @wsj
    @wsj  2 месяца назад +244

    Why China is building its first megaport in Peru: on.wsj.com/3Tb0WTD

    • @geoms6263
      @geoms6263 2 месяца назад +19

      usa is doing specials military operations china is building

    • @Vichu.
      @Vichu. 2 месяца назад +13

      @@geoms6263 Not trying to defend USA but what about China's rhetoric on south china sea and Taiwan?

    • @letthatsimmer
      @letthatsimmer 2 месяца назад +13

      ​@@Vichu.Their rhetoric versus actions are two different things. What we have is decades of USA actions!

    • @threesixnine369six
      @threesixnine369six 2 месяца назад +22

      @@geoms6263 yes, China is building military bases in disputed waters, China has territorial disputes with almost all its neighbours. China wants to be the USA. Anyone who believes that China is all about business and growth and friendship and prosperity is beyond naive.

    • @JohnMoses-xg9ef
      @JohnMoses-xg9ef 2 месяца назад +7

      ​@@letthatsimmer😂 You wanna talk about looking at actions? Let's talk about what China's doing to the Uyghurs then. Or why don't we talk about Tibet, on top of all the other crimes against humanity they are actively doing as we speak.

  • @spooky.-
    @spooky.- 2 месяца назад +3228

    The best middle eastern project I’ve seen so far. Nice to see some countries actually understand city planning

    • @Zaabi
      @Zaabi 2 месяца назад +45

      Every country here has its own unique mindset with city planning

    • @spooky.-
      @spooky.- 2 месяца назад +1

      @@dotcom4389 definitely not. Very car dependent and a bunch of vanity skyscrapers.

    • @arminius6506
      @arminius6506 2 месяца назад +125

      ​@@Zaabi well Neom and Line are stupid and attention seeking, I won't call it unique

    • @chafikjaaouan7347
      @chafikjaaouan7347 2 месяца назад +24

      @@arminius6506 i mean they are stupid, but still unique XD, something is unique when it hasnt been done before

    • @JustRandomPerson
      @JustRandomPerson 2 месяца назад +27

      What is best or worst should be judged by results of achieving its goals. Whether youtube viewer from Europe or US like them or not is irrelevant.

  • @Eoin-B
    @Eoin-B 2 месяца назад +3204

    20-year timespan and with a goal of having 100,000 people move there by the end. They know how city planning works.

    • @OMANLIVE
      @OMANLIVE 2 месяца назад +28

      The houses are already sold

    • @Eoin-B
      @Eoin-B 2 месяца назад +260

      @@OMANLIVE that too, but all the other resource rich states want new everything and to become playgrounds for the ultra rich. You gotta respect reasonable goals, building height caps to preserve the skyline and fit in with the historic buildings. It's very European. Like all our capitals.

    • @aceheart5828
      @aceheart5828 2 месяца назад +19

      'The Line' ( being the antithesis - but with all the criticism against it, consider that many mature urban designers would not agree with Dubai.... and on some level they are not wrong.... and on another level it works.... Let everyone who can, take their best shot.... and lets hope it pushes humanity forward.... Just a little.... all the best for every effort.... )

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 2 месяца назад +11

      Just tourist hotspot. Lots of projects will fail

    • @xanderx2523
      @xanderx2523 2 месяца назад +8

      Maybe we have been spoiled by china with their fast approach to building but 20 years for homes for 100.000 people seems reather slow. Especially in the era of prefab homes. Like nowadays if a block containing homes for 5000 people isn't build in 6 months im kinda surprised 😂

  • @ScottML1996
    @ScottML1996 2 месяца назад +693

    Oman is one of the friendliest countries I've ever visited. If you want the 'true' Arabian experience, I'd highly recommend it!

    • @sr-xd8jb
      @sr-xd8jb 2 месяца назад +10

      ​@nowhereflor rather arrogant localshokals?

    • @azuz1698
      @azuz1698 2 месяца назад +35

      @nowhereflhuh? What he said is absolutely true - that’s Oman’s uniqueness within the Gulf countries! It offers travelers an authentic taste of their culture from architecture to cuisine to people’s beautiful welcoming nature! You’re the one who’s jealous of someone saying a nice thing about Oman!

    • @poppyflorist
      @poppyflorist 2 месяца назад +13

      I have lived, studied and worked there for 25 years. It's truly the best experience of all Arab countries.

    • @MultiSciGeek
      @MultiSciGeek 2 месяца назад +2

      For real? Aren't they like "wary" of foreigners? As in they stick to themselves with a touch of racism/xenophobia?

    • @dragonmaster3207
      @dragonmaster3207 2 месяца назад

      @@MultiSciGeeknot that I know of, they are one of the most tolerant Muslims for example how a Shia and Sunni can pray side to side no problem.

  • @Nswix
    @Nswix 2 месяца назад +1266

    Looks like the middle east too. Instead of all these cities trying to look like Blade Runner dystopias. Always thought it was such a missed opportunity that places like Dubai didnt lean into their culture and aesthetic, instead just building glass boxes and suburbs.

    • @KGF-zf2qj
      @KGF-zf2qj 2 месяца назад +56

      I'm Saudi and when I talk to my Egyptian friends in the UAE they say all westerners try to mix with the culture but then they get tired of it quickly. That's why there are more tourists in Dubai alone then all of Egypt!

    • @zi4d767
      @zi4d767 2 месяца назад +3

      as an omani i love you kimi

    • @redwolfexr
      @redwolfexr 2 месяца назад +77

      @@KGF-zf2qj that is not why there aren't a lot of long term tourists in Egypt.... it does not have the best reputation in the West.
      For all the issues of a Monarchy it is still better than a military junta.

    • @SporGaming7
      @SporGaming7 2 месяца назад +9

      I think ppl should focus in agriculture more

    • @dyasion
      @dyasion 2 месяца назад +15

      More people would visit egypt if it wasn't full of egyptians.

  • @bugsygoo
    @bugsygoo 2 месяца назад +1938

    If you see a driveless pod thingy in the promo video, be very suspicious.

    • @mikexstad1121
      @mikexstad1121 2 месяца назад +29

      Hahahah yup

    • @TankDerek
      @TankDerek 2 месяца назад +114

      There's driverless cars on the road in San Francisco right now. Seems very likely they'll be in every city by the time this project is complete

    • @adamdoesnothing6069
      @adamdoesnothing6069 2 месяца назад +5

      @@TankDerekeven in uae

    • @c0rnichon
      @c0rnichon 2 месяца назад +153

      @@TankDerek The problem is that "autonomous pods" and drones are always the backbone of transportation in these monarch pet projects when nothing beats trains in efficiency and viability. The problem is not that autonomous vehicles are unrealistic, it's that their capabilities are usually oversold for the sake of futurism.

    • @Alban-ux8jf
      @Alban-ux8jf 2 месяца назад +22

      Yeah. Adam Something has tainted us all

  • @TonyStark-yl9wv
    @TonyStark-yl9wv 2 месяца назад +512

    Sultan Haitham city is the only megaproject I’ve seen that actually embraces traditional architecture and doesn’t fight against it, unlike the flashy plastic behemoths of Dubai & Saudi Arabia. Hopefully Oman becomes the Wakanda of the Middle East.

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад +5

      Dubai has never had what you proclaim to be their "traditional architecture". But don't let stop your racist beliefs.

    • @miokaya4595
      @miokaya4595 2 месяца назад +36

      @@AL-lh2ht It's not racist. Comparing same races is not racist. he's just comparing countries.

    • @محمدالقحطاني-س1ق4ف
      @محمدالقحطاني-س1ق4ف 2 месяца назад +8

      نحن ايضاً في السعودية نهتم بالعمارة التقليدية يجب عليك رؤية مشروع الدرعية او وسط جدة

    • @rklmbd2934
      @rklmbd2934 2 месяца назад +2

      You might like to have a look at Gelephu, the future Mindfulness City in Bhutan.

    • @محمدالقحطاني-س1ق4ف
      @محمدالقحطاني-س1ق4ف 2 месяца назад

      @@miokaya4595 we are similar but not the 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲

  • @TAMIRQz
    @TAMIRQz 2 месяца назад +286

    As an Omani i would like to add that there are schemes already to help omanis live in the new Sultan Hitham city and many lower middle class families were contacted to benefit from those schemes . The new water front development will actually be in my neighbourhood and its far away ( 20Km ) from the old city. So far we have managed to build horizontally and we actually like it this way. We have big shopping malls, great restaurants and cafes , great infrastructure and are extremely welcoming to visitors.

    • @Russel_at_whatever
      @Russel_at_whatever 2 месяца назад +25

      والأهم الناس الطيبة الأصيلة. ربنا يوفقكم

    • @mohamedsabeel1704
      @mohamedsabeel1704 2 месяца назад +23

      I've stayed in Oman for over 18 years. No where have I been such welcoming people. My neighbours were all so good. When I tell about oman to my friends here in India they find it hard to believe my words. All I tell them is go and experience for yourself. May the almighty bless everyone. ❤

    • @FoodKart
      @FoodKart 2 месяца назад +2

      Oman 🇴🇲 ❤ - Team *Food Kart Channel*

    • @michaelmich00
      @michaelmich00 2 месяца назад

      how safe for west eu? and do they build nice apps already?

    • @cravatenoire3269
      @cravatenoire3269 2 месяца назад

      amen ​@@Russel_at_whatever

  • @faceofdead
    @faceofdead 2 месяца назад +99

    6 story buildings in the perfect height for a city... No megalomaniac skyscrapers and other non-sense. Bravo

    • @purpurina5663
      @purpurina5663 2 месяца назад +2

      It is! Washington DC has a rule whereby no building can be taller than the Capitol, which is 6-7 stories. Most of the city is 4 floors. The sunlight can come into the streets and you feel like you move around in human scale -unlike the stifling NY. I hate skyscrapers.

    • @Fluxwux
      @Fluxwux Месяц назад

      I agree with that for central areas in cities. However outside the city center it’s should be allowed to build tall residential and office buildings to maximize land use and provide cheaper homes and offices. But also to prevent the spread of soulless and impractical 1 family housing suburbs (1 family homes are great but should be mixed with apartments in the same are too)

  • @b0b303
    @b0b303 2 месяца назад +560

    Oman is such a beautiful country. Please keep the human intimate aspect of this country. I rarely felt so welcomed as an outsider in a country with such strong unified cultural values.

    • @OMANLIVE
      @OMANLIVE 2 месяца назад +6

      Welcome bro ;)

    • @KGF-zf2qj
      @KGF-zf2qj 2 месяца назад +17

      The problem is spending. Even if Oman attract more tourists then the UAE it will not make more revenue. That's why my country Saudi Arabia is trying to emulate the UAE but also develop and maintain cultural sites.

    • @princedevitt1158
      @princedevitt1158 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@@OMANLIVE Are you from Oman ? If yes i have a question, how is the IT and startup environment in there ? Do people move to Oman for IT jobs ?

    • @KGF-zf2qj
      @KGF-zf2qj 2 месяца назад +3

      @AB1-Y
      Look up Salalah region in Oman.

    • @arminius6506
      @arminius6506 2 месяца назад +14

      ​@@KGF-zf2qjbro, your county is heading towards an economic pit MBD calls Neom and The Line.
      UAE is a tiny city with a huge Petro dollar wealth, then they'd all the crime and Mafia money of South Asia and then they transformed themselves into the Brothel of the region.
      Saudis need to emulate Norway, get a 3 trillion dollar fund, invest it in local skills and buy assets all around the world in USA, China, Europe and Korea and generate money out of it.
      But for this you'd need san people in charge, right now MBS appointed people are busy making stupid bets like Rivian and Soft Bank.
      A better bet would be to go to China and invest in their new National Champions and then use that leverage to make them set up Middle Eastern manufacturing in the Kingdom.

  • @portcybertryx222
    @portcybertryx222 2 месяца назад +679

    Now this is smart city planning and not focusing on flashy dubious white elephants. I just wish an alternate timeline when all the Middle East countries instead of trying to create weird dystopias leaned into their actual culture and revived the beautiful streets of Baghdad or recreate the wonderful wonders like those in Arabian nights like hanging gardens, rich geometric streetscpaes made of sand and stone lasting generations instead of just glass and concrete . So many missed opportunities there. Finally Oman is leaning into that direction.

    • @thepoleontheroad
      @thepoleontheroad 2 месяца назад +20

      Oman's Sultan's like the Middle East's voice of reason when it comes to city planning.

    • @yuzan3607
      @yuzan3607 2 месяца назад +35

      As an Omani I also wish that. Old Arabian villages and architecture were stunning.
      Unfortunately we already lost a lot of our architectural heritage in Oman. The village where I grew up used to have beautiful traditional landscape and architecture, houses with beautiful courtyards, human-scaled narrow streets akin to old greek villages. Sadly that village now only exists in my memories. With modernity came destruction, many people decided to bulldoze their old houses and build big obnoxious modern villas instead. They wanted bigger streets for their big cars. Even old mosques weren't spared. The people of the village wanted to build "better" more modern mosques, and they had the money to build whatever they wanted with little to no regulations. To this day I mourn the loss of my beautiful village. It's almost unrecognizable now.

    • @thepoleontheroad
      @thepoleontheroad 2 месяца назад +11

      @@yuzan3607 A very sad story. I hope for the classic Arabic architecture renaissance as well. Best wishes!

    • @thecrimsondragon9744
      @thecrimsondragon9744 2 месяца назад +4

      The Hanging Gardens were most likely a Persian thing. The 'Arabian' nights too (with influence from India, China etc).

    • @yuzan3607
      @yuzan3607 2 месяца назад +7

      @@thecrimsondragon9744 Why do you say that?!
      The Hanging Gardens were in Babylon. Babylon were semitic people (the ancestors of Arabs), not Persians.
      The Arabian nights (or one thousand and one nights) was a collection of different Middle Eastern and Asian folktales compiled in Arabic, so the book itself was Arabic though many of the stories were from all around the region.

  • @Opeth1991
    @Opeth1991 2 месяца назад +151

    I lived in Muscat since 2001 to 2005; it had a peaceful vibe, beautiful landscape, you can see high rocky brown mountains while you're on your way to school on your right and on your left, and you can see the tiny homes built on top. I lived near the gulf you can drive by, take a seat and enjoy the beauty of the scenery.
    In general whether you're dealing with Omanis, other Arabic nationalities, or other nationalities from Asia, people are mostly living in peace and harmony.
    I hope it's still this way till today.

    • @toohappytobehomesick
      @toohappytobehomesick 2 месяца назад +4

      I arrived in Muscat first time in 2012 and today is not like before, it is changing, I can’t imagine how fascinating must have been back then

    • @jeremias-serus
      @jeremias-serus 2 месяца назад

      Oman is on the continent of Arabia, not Asia.

    • @thecrimsondragon9744
      @thecrimsondragon9744 2 месяца назад +9

      ​@@jeremias-serusArabia is not a continent 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @JulieN-v4r
      @JulieN-v4r 2 месяца назад

      ​@jeremias-serus is located in ASIA.....EAST

    • @Opeth1991
      @Opeth1991 2 месяца назад

      @@toohappytobehomesick that's a sad thing to know 😞 but I guess I'm grateful for getting this chance to witness it back then. Thank you for letting me know.

  • @heerayni9362
    @heerayni9362 2 месяца назад +81

    I am a Bahraini, but truly, Oman is love. Their national pride, their welcoming nature and their humble ambition is the best part about them.

    • @Houthiandtheblowfish
      @Houthiandtheblowfish 2 месяца назад

      like All the former persianate sphere of influnce and later british treaty bound artificial states were at some point but oman has kept its relation with iran and its traditional society well unlike other temporary oil clans in persian gulf

    • @FoodKart
      @FoodKart 2 месяца назад

      Oman 🇴🇲 ❤ - Team *Food Kart Channel*

    • @KAhmed
      @KAhmed 8 дней назад

      YESXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  • @user-uu8tn3fn2y
    @user-uu8tn3fn2y 2 месяца назад +59

    Oman is a hidden gem, great place to work, it's really safe and good place to start a family. I love Oman.

  • @Elijah-e6v
    @Elijah-e6v 14 дней назад +72

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      @anilhettiarachci8467 14 дней назад

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      Do you mind sharing info on the adviser who
      assisted you? I'm 39 now and would love to
      grow my portfolio and plan my retirement

    • @Elijah-e6v
      @Elijah-e6v 14 дней назад

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      You most likely should get her basic info when you search her on your browser.

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      @FreyaFreya3 14 дней назад

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    • @Elijah-e6v
      @Elijah-e6v 14 дней назад

      +156

  • @mistermood4164
    @mistermood4164 2 месяца назад +685

    RUclips really needs to start banning Bot comments

    • @mephilees7866
      @mephilees7866 2 месяца назад +19

      It's a hard problem that doesn't pay much if solved. So, you guess that it won't be prioritized.

    • @marvinyo5
      @marvinyo5 2 месяца назад +29

      Bots make 85% of internet users
      Reviews, ratings, comments, likes,
      Maybe I'm a bot?
      We are simply visitors to their world

    • @aye3678
      @aye3678 2 месяца назад +2

      Bot problem has been going on for AGES now. They don't care. More bots = more engagement. At least in their eyes.

    • @aye3678
      @aye3678 2 месяца назад +10

      @@marvinyo5 We are doomed.

    • @ridhobaihaqi144
      @ridhobaihaqi144 2 месяца назад

      Indonesia's bot aka "BuzzeRp": 😠😠🤬🤬😡😡

  • @chatwithjat
    @chatwithjat 2 месяца назад +54

    My family from Sri Lanka would travel to Oman back in the 50s/60s. I will make sure to visit Oman.

  • @Wisdomseeker1028
    @Wisdomseeker1028 2 месяца назад +265

    Please dont become like Dubai with tall souless glass buildings. Have your own Arabic personality and keep high density walkable cities while maintaining a peaceful and calm presence. Walkable cities are the best! Dont copy a lifeless car culture like America or Saudi.

    • @ardi08
      @ardi08 2 месяца назад +21

      Good news that Oman itself have restriction on building heights and prioritized local architecture styled buildings

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад

      The video literally says they mostly live in suburban style homes. Racism from you reeks. Dubai not arab enough for you?

    • @AimanBarwani
      @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад +8

      Oman ain’t money to copy them 😂

    • @luvsuneja
      @luvsuneja 2 месяца назад +2

      Dubai is great

    • @shodan1565
      @shodan1565 2 месяца назад +8

      stop yapping bro. Dubai is one of the best places i have visited.

  • @ravenouself4181
    @ravenouself4181 2 месяца назад +36

    Finally, a sensible and reasonable project. Well done, Oman, well done indeed.

  • @daddyraffles7083
    @daddyraffles7083 2 месяца назад +23

    oman needs to build an international-class higher education city, which is able to attract experts in various fields to settle in oman ❤
    🇴🇲

  • @SuperDudeWasTaken
    @SuperDudeWasTaken 2 месяца назад +139

    They should've got someone smarter to talk about this, Oman probably has the lowest wealth disparity in the middle east. Oman doesn't need to follow the UAE either, they've bet on being more lowkey and true to the their society and nature and it's paid off, it's growing as a tourist destination and is attracting good talent as an excellent place to raise a family and live

    • @ShowStopper26454
      @ShowStopper26454 2 месяца назад +1

      how is oman attracting talent? oman employment sector follows omanisation on a big scale, you will barely find expat employees in big companies/banks

    • @Russel_at_whatever
      @Russel_at_whatever 2 месяца назад

      It's the WSJ, and of course they have an agenda

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад +9

      Oman also has some of the highest government employment per percentage of population on earth.

    • @ShowStopper26454
      @ShowStopper26454 2 месяца назад

      @@AL-lh2ht Maybe it does, but in what positions? Highly unlikely that expats hold key govt roles

    • @ahmedq2569
      @ahmedq2569 2 месяца назад

      bullsh*t comment, if you actually understand what he said he was talking about long-term, when oil value will go down the government will not be able to control the Wealth difference and it will properly regret it.

  • @hus1991
    @hus1991 2 месяца назад +34

    Im Omani, and I dont think that the Khuwair Waterfront project would increase the gap between the rich and the poor. In fact, its an opportunity for citizens to have new destinations to create businesses and grow a dense neighbourhood at the center of the capital.

    • @AimanBarwani
      @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад +5

      @@hus1991 😂 your dreaming mate, we all know that the gap between rich and poor in Oman is so bad let’s be real

    • @lavenderdblasio1578
      @lavenderdblasio1578 Месяц назад

      It absolutely will. Sultan haitham city is a much better project as it allows for mixed income living

    • @Twomadthe2nd
      @Twomadthe2nd Месяц назад

      ​@@AimanBarwaniexplain it.

  • @SuperBluesify
    @SuperBluesify 2 месяца назад +33

    Fun fact: $2.6B is about the cost of building 2.5 new subway stops in NYC.

    • @mrclarky
      @mrclarky Месяц назад +1

      or 1 toilet block on the moon

    • @mamanbae3885
      @mamanbae3885 26 дней назад

      😂😂😂😂​@@mrclarky

  • @amerhamad-zp6ge
    @amerhamad-zp6ge 2 месяца назад +73

    Omans secret is it's king. Probably the most beloved leader in the world. He has always put his people first and keeps his country away from all the instability in the middle east.

    • @AimanBarwani
      @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад

      @@amerhamad-zp6ge okay 👍

    • @ML-jw8kf
      @ML-jw8kf 2 месяца назад +15

      The one you are referring to has passed away in 2020. They have a new Sultan now. He is good too, he quickly bought the nation's finances in control.

    • @zhuyu9268
      @zhuyu9268 2 месяца назад +2

      I always assumed it had smth to do with it being the only majority ibadi country, keeping it out of other sectarian and international sights

    • @ZakariyaAlhousni
      @ZakariyaAlhousni 2 месяца назад +9

      ​@zhuyu9268 This is one reason too in my opinion. I'm an Omani and an Ibadi. The Ibadi scholars always emphasised the unity of muslims. But the government's strict policies when it comes to talking about differences in sects is another reason for the stability.

    • @ZakariyaAlhousni
      @ZakariyaAlhousni 2 месяца назад

      @@Tekukuno Well, we don't want want to go extinct. We're only 2.5 million. Let alone the diseases and illnesses that come with homosexuality that need resources to cure. Why would any sane person throw themselves in a big pit and then spend money and other resources to take themselves out of it?! What's the point?!

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 2 месяца назад +34

    I think Oman has been watching the many urban planning criticisms of Arab cities on RUclips.

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад +4

      most of those videos are straght lies that screech only way anyone should live is in a midraise and cars be banned.

    • @Omer1996E.C
      @Omer1996E.C 2 месяца назад +3

      While many of those have good and genuine criticism, some are just absurd, and actually criticise arab culture in general

    • @epicchocolate1866
      @epicchocolate1866 Месяц назад +5

      @@AL-lh2htno, nobody thinks cars should be banned, just that cities shouldn’t be built for cars but for people: walkability, public transit, bike paths, not high ways in the middle of cities

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Месяц назад +2

      @@epicchocolate1866 You said confused why people drive in literally the most unlivable region on earth. If tried to "walk" around Dubai you would get heat stroke in 10 minutes.

  • @groundbreakerexplore
    @groundbreakerexplore 2 месяца назад +10

    I'm here in Oman. I live near to this project. They already started the construction. It's massive.

    • @whentheworldwasatwar8717
      @whentheworldwasatwar8717 2 месяца назад +1

      Your country looks absolutely beautiful, wishing the best for the future, I plan on visiting here as my first Middle eastern Country, can't wait! Cheers from Florida, USA~

    • @SamMalikai
      @SamMalikai 2 месяца назад

      @@whentheworldwasatwar8717you are most welcome here ❤
      If you want to visit the country in the winter, you should visit the historical cities like nizwa and manah, and visit the beautiful wadis. And if you want to visit Oman in the summer time, then you should go to dhofar and you will see landscapes you never thought you could see in Arabia, green hills and tropical forests and beautiful waterfalls

    • @saidalamry125
      @saidalamry125 12 дней назад

      Not that massive. It is just a small section of the 8th district. It is even smaller than the industrial area.

  • @senthilvel2077
    @senthilvel2077 2 месяца назад +22

    Omanis are nicest people you'll see anywhere. May the land and people be blessed as always.

  • @qaisalbalushi1887
    @qaisalbalushi1887 2 месяца назад +37

    This city is very close to our home, glad they’re building it near us lol

  • @SPYSpreads
    @SPYSpreads 2 месяца назад +13

    I love Oman and it’s people ❤ 🇮🇶

  • @SamMcKinley
    @SamMcKinley 2 месяца назад +32

    I’d like to visit Oman. I’m not with the “Vegas” vibes

  • @Aloddff
    @Aloddff 2 месяца назад +151

    I had no idea man had such a large population for a nation without rivers or lakes

    • @NoMadKid
      @NoMadKid 2 месяца назад

      Really? Google Salalah.

    • @Sam_lambsauce
      @Sam_lambsauce 2 месяца назад +21

      Middle east moment haha

    • @ToneyCrimson
      @ToneyCrimson 2 месяца назад +32

      Who needs rivers and lakes when you have oil and oil?

    • @waleed8530
      @waleed8530 2 месяца назад +28

      @@ToneyCrimson Oman isn't rich in oil like compared its neighbouring countries.

    • @Hasanaljadid
      @Hasanaljadid 2 месяца назад

      Saudi Arabia moment

  • @kasp5426
    @kasp5426 2 месяца назад +129

    Why is Dubai more mentioned than Oman in this video?

    • @retrodripsupport7510
      @retrodripsupport7510 2 месяца назад

      Dubai drives clicks. Hence why every other Gulf country tries to make a 'mini-Dubai' but fails. Dubai works because they take anybody's money and tailor it to international business. That means losing core identity as a country.

    • @doujinflip
      @doujinflip 2 месяца назад +65

      Because Dubai is the comparison most everyone is familiar with as Muscat tries to decide how closely they want their future to converge towards the Dubai model.

    • @ts-wo6pp
      @ts-wo6pp 2 месяца назад +49

      Because Dubai was a pre-planned desert city in an oil rich gulf monarchy country, and the video is about a pre-planned desert city in an oil rich gulf monarchy country.

    • @kp5602
      @kp5602 2 месяца назад +51

      @@ts-wo6pp
      1. Its not in a desert, the climate in the Muscat area is Semi-Arid, resembling eastern Los Angeles or Central Spain more.
      2. its not a pre-planned city, more like an expansion to the already existing city.
      3. While oil makes up the bulk of the exports of Oman it only constitutes 26% of the economy, Oman is the least "rich" gulf nation, pretty modest.
      Can we stop using broad brushstrokes for entire regions as if they're all in similar positions?

    • @jk484
      @jk484 2 месяца назад +3

      At the minimum they could have put the name of the new city in the description

  • @MultiSciGeek
    @MultiSciGeek 2 месяца назад +25

    This is actually great! I'd love to see a modern Arab city that isn't just glass high-rises and slavery. It'd be great to see cute neighbourhoods inspired by local (and other Arab) architecture where locals and immigrants live side by side in harmony. Really cute, I approve.

    • @yahyamohamad2583
      @yahyamohamad2583 2 месяца назад +1

      Just hope they stay this way.

    • @lavenderdblasio1578
      @lavenderdblasio1578 Месяц назад +1

      Praying to God oman stays this way and doesn't stray from the righteous path

  • @bumblebee2956
    @bumblebee2956 2 месяца назад +14

    That’s how it should be🎉 hopefully they keep it realistic

  • @sasumahir
    @sasumahir 2 месяца назад +17

    2:37 not the small tornado casually passing by 🌪️

    • @ahmedq2569
      @ahmedq2569 2 месяца назад +1

      this not a "tornado" the air is just dusty lol

    • @NPJGlobal
      @NPJGlobal Месяц назад

      not a tornado, it's called a dust devil

  • @cliffwoodbury5319
    @cliffwoodbury5319 2 месяца назад +12

    A smart Idea for Oman may be to concentrate on tourist from the region who get tired of tourist and want a quieter vacation in a location with great things to do. What is needed is a Saudi Arabian road and rail transit corridor from the horn of Africa to Iran. That would solve the problems of tourists and still allow Oman and Yemen to keep the same look and feel (if they wish) while reaping far more financial benefits from all the passing traffic between Africa and Asia.

    • @ianhomerpura8937
      @ianhomerpura8937 2 месяца назад +2

      Regarding the railways, iirc Oman is planning to build railway lines to link itself to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. So far Oman hasn't started any construction activities.

  • @Napstone
    @Napstone 2 месяца назад +26

    Dubainazation ... wow! Bro coined his own term!

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      @Kavala76 2 месяца назад +8

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      Must be genuine, right? LOL

  • @ZYTHI
    @ZYTHI 2 месяца назад +4

    Excellence! 🤩 This video showcases Oman's innovative approach to city planning, breaking away from the Dubai archetype! 🌆👏 I love how Muscat is prioritizing sustainability and functionality over glitz and glamour! 💚🌿 The 20-year timeline and goal of attracting 100,000 residents are impressive! 🤯👏 Kudos to Oman for setting a new standard for Middle Eastern cities! 🎉💥

  • @liamgroen5220
    @liamgroen5220 2 месяца назад +13

    OMAN MENTIONEDD 🗣🗣🦅🦅

  • @Robert043
    @Robert043 2 месяца назад +5

    Oman Is Very Beautiful, Oman is Having Too Many Naturally Beautiful Tourist Places But The Government Doesn't Promote That Much Often.

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 2 месяца назад +34

    Oman is so beautiful. If you can afford a visit, I highly recommend you go!

  • @basmanahmad1
    @basmanahmad1 Месяц назад +2

    Unlike UAE, Omanis are conservative, and their buildings and houses are typically limited to two stories to preserve low population density, safeguard privacy, and prevent social decline

  • @kc_1018
    @kc_1018 2 месяца назад +2

    Wishing Oman and their people the very best

  • @Massyvietnam
    @Massyvietnam 21 день назад +2

    I largly prefer this city over dubai and other middle Eastern projects that only build with glass and everything is luxury

  • @HanlinePyne
    @HanlinePyne 2 месяца назад +196

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    care of my family.

    • @LafaverVonholt
      @LafaverVonholt 2 месяца назад +1

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    • @LafaverVonholt
      @LafaverVonholt 2 месяца назад +1

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      @HanlinePyne 2 месяца назад +1

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      @HanlinePyne 2 месяца назад

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  • @lavenderdblasio1578
    @lavenderdblasio1578 Месяц назад +1

    I miss livign in oman- was born and raised there. Left when i was 18 in 2021. I always pray for the Omani people and keep up eith the news there. There are many things the world can learn from Oman- mostly its patience and emphasis on sustainable development. And the warmth and kindness of its people, how accepting they are of other cultures.

  • @Thetraveller411
    @Thetraveller411 2 месяца назад +11

    Please don’t turn Oman into other Dubai! Enough of these Europeans …….‼️👀

  • @Peteruspl
    @Peteruspl 2 месяца назад +2

    Why cut the video at the exact point when the guest was beginning to lay out his case for how to balance out developing sustainably and also ambitiously?

  • @حسينلعرباوي
    @حسينلعرباوي 2 месяца назад +47

    When the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the signs of the Final Hour, one of the signs he mentioned was "when you see the barefoot, naked, destitute shepherds competing in constructing tall buildings.”. When asked to elaborate further, the Prophet (ﷺ) said that they are from the Arabs.

    • @mikexstad1121
      @mikexstad1121 2 месяца назад +10

      The irony of posting this on RUclips

    • @boushraadam
      @boushraadam 2 месяца назад +4

      @@mikexstad1121 wdym?

    • @Blue__-__ive
      @Blue__-__ive 2 месяца назад +1

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    • @adamsaciid4919
      @adamsaciid4919 2 месяца назад

      so?

    • @boushraadam
      @boushraadam 2 месяца назад

      @@adamsaciid4919 So it means (if ur muslim) the day of judgement is near

  • @T-P.
    @T-P. 2 месяца назад +1

    The Omanis are the kindest and down to earth people Ive visited

  • @salvambala7779
    @salvambala7779 2 месяца назад +68

    Im literally the first non bot here😂😂

  • @slax4884
    @slax4884 Месяц назад +1

    I wish they didn't change it. Oman is so chill

  • @snuffeldjuret
    @snuffeldjuret 2 месяца назад +3

    It feels like there would be a real opportunity to have a modern but still fully arabic city, something that is more interesting to me than e.g. dubai.

  • @Storming360
    @Storming360 2 месяца назад +2

    Unlike UAE, Oman is country with rich history and an actual culture.

  • @Atilla-m9i
    @Atilla-m9i 2 месяца назад +3

    I hope the regions where we drill for oil and gas, develop and keep some of the wealth in the region.

  • @cristinakasselas555
    @cristinakasselas555 2 месяца назад +1

    Oman is one of the world most mesmerizing place, one that had a unique place in my hearth. Back then there was nothing except the charming sea side, the forts left behind by the Portuguese, the unique canion with its emerald pockets of water , the simple yet very well organised communities - with gardens, houses with trees, schools for children............. then the desert ...............quiet, endless and so perfect !

  • @homelessoreo5118
    @homelessoreo5118 2 месяца назад +24

    Dubai is like 3 inches above sea level. It’s gonna be the first city to go from sea level rise by 2050. Fantastic just fantastic.

    • @iamMidnightGloom
      @iamMidnightGloom 2 месяца назад +1

      It isn’t as an Emirati it’s 100% not like that

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад

      why say easy to verify lies?

    • @iamMidnightGloom
      @iamMidnightGloom 2 месяца назад

      @@AL-lh2ht fix up ur grammmar bud

    • @shodan1565
      @shodan1565 2 месяца назад +4

      bro is mad that an arab country is better than his hahaha

    • @IntrepidFC
      @IntrepidFC 2 месяца назад

      @@shodan1565Since when was Dubai a country?

  • @globalislamicreminders
    @globalislamicreminders 2 месяца назад +1

    Great stuff keep building

  • @l156a21
    @l156a21 2 месяца назад +10

    Oh boy, Adam Something's gonna have a field day with this

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад +2

      Adam Something the guy who makes easy to verify lies in every vid and yells about how the only way to live that be allowed is in midraises and ars should be outlawed. The guys a racist too. Thats not a joke he has history being attached to the alt right movement.

  • @ScottGG-tq5ts
    @ScottGG-tq5ts Месяц назад

    As someone who has worked and owned a business in the region for 15 years, the biggest issue we face is not being paid on time by our clients. And this all starts from the top!

  • @daydaymoon
    @daydaymoon 2 месяца назад +4

    yes building new citites in teh desert is the future

    • @noriantiri9310
      @noriantiri9310 2 месяца назад +6

      The country is deserts, where else would they build their city mr genius?

    • @haithamalsuaibe473
      @haithamalsuaibe473 2 месяца назад +4

      Muscat is not a desert. You really thought you did something here huh?

  • @nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340
    @nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340 2 месяца назад +1

    I like that they are trying to keep it simple.

  • @akhil0113
    @akhil0113 2 месяца назад +3

    Oman is such a great country. And the fact that it changed from a primitive slavery existing country to a modern developed nation within the span of 50 years boggles my mind. Thanks to Sultan Qaboos, the most underrated leader, to me. Another thing is the people are way more tolerant and peace loving than some other gcc counties

    • @thewhatorwhy
      @thewhatorwhy 2 месяца назад

      Attitude towards non-white foreigners?

    • @akhil0113
      @akhil0113 2 месяца назад +1

      @@thewhatorwhy Actually a lot of people from my place (India) works there , including my relative. I haven't lived in Oman but have came across a lot of Omanis when I was in the Middle East. As far as I understood, they r definitely more welcoming and kind towards non white foreigners (expatriate workers) than some of their gcc counterparts. Idk if all like that though
      What made u ask this question btw?

    • @thewhatorwhy
      @thewhatorwhy 2 месяца назад

      @@akhil0113 Because UAE Arabs are absolutely hostile, racist even violent towards South Asians.

    • @SamMalikai
      @SamMalikai 2 месяца назад

      @@thewhatorwhywe love them and everyone who is in this country and respect it's people and culture, i have a lot of indian and pakistani friends that are studying in the university with me, and they are amazing ❤

  • @Ray03595
    @Ray03595 8 часов назад

    Finally a project that makes sense and also looks culturally unique. Hope this succeeds.

  • @Iamfsaly
    @Iamfsaly 2 месяца назад +9

    In oman it’s illegal to build a skyscraper

  • @azuz1698
    @azuz1698 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful country with very kind and welcoming people. I hope it never loses its character!

  • @MuyangHappy.2y
    @MuyangHappy.2y 2 месяца назад +59

    What are the best strategies to protect my portfolio? I've heard that a downturn will devastate the financial market, so I'm concerned about my $200k stock portfolio.

  • @guydreamr
    @guydreamr Месяц назад

    A great alternative to Dubai. Concentrating on densified, people-centered sustainable development that works for the locals and retains the historical character that is unique to Muscat. Way to go Oman!

  • @abdo5615
    @abdo5615 2 месяца назад +13

    I love that Oman sticks to it's roots and doesn't let go of it's identity in favour of modernism in the way Dubai has. It's a lot more authentic that way.
    Also WSJ used old NAC footage for some reason? The CBD is already done.

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад

      Ah yes the hstorcal dubai arab idenity. You know. the one that only exists in your head.

  • @MrRupret
    @MrRupret 26 дней назад +1

    Muscat is much nicer than Dubai and other "high-tech"/skyscraper Middle Eastern cities. Hopefully, it will retain it's low rise look and relaxed feel. The new port area might be the first step in its demise; I hope it's downscaled to more closely align to the existing charm of the city.

  • @EZ1111
    @EZ1111 2 месяца назад +67

    As someone who lived in Oman previously I am vehemently against this, Oman will lose its charm and adopt that fake Dubai aesthetic.

    • @sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622
      @sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622 2 месяца назад +77

      I disagree, I think its a more modern twist of the original architecture style that's already established.

    • @oooshafiqooo
      @oooshafiqooo 2 месяца назад +30

      I think Oman would be more in line with European cities, just with modern architecture that would be more practical

    • @Mayalovestosleep
      @Mayalovestosleep 2 месяца назад +17

      @@oooshafiqooo oman does not not have the slightest intention to be more "european"

    • @oooshafiqooo
      @oooshafiqooo 2 месяца назад +30

      @@Mayalovestosleep well what i meant by European is their medium density grid system similar to Barcelona soo saying european might be an overstatement

    • @shafsteryellow
      @shafsteryellow 2 месяца назад +3

      You're not omani. Your opinion doesn't count

  • @tonymurphy9795
    @tonymurphy9795 2 месяца назад +1

    Did a lot of work there. Lovely people....hope the project goes well.

  • @Nawaf-
    @Nawaf- 2 месяца назад +3

    3:20 As an Arab myself, the amount of hate in his language is insane… and offensive.
    “Reality check”? Is he talking to his own reflection in the mirror? Because the last time I checked, Arab countries have a high standard of living that westerns cannot even fathom. 😂 omg… If I move to the west I would not be able to survive. I would be living as a work slave and no personal life. Oh, and I might b shot in the street because of racism, or face homeless too… things that are unheard of around here.
    “Reality check” my az 😂

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад

      ah yes the west, the term that broadly means half the planet. Then again you think arab nations are all like the gulf states where each family has several live in servents paid by the government.

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Месяц назад

      dude would not live a day without his 3 live in servants.

    • @Nawaf-
      @Nawaf- Месяц назад

      @@AL-lh2ht When you live in a large villa. Or what you would call a mansion. A house keeper or two is a must. Something you cannot fathom in your little mind. In your country, Only “millionaires” have that. But in my country, everyone is a millionaire. Literally all middle class are 10+ millionaires.
      But if those people choose to live in the west they will immediately become poor. Won’t be able to afford anything except living paycheck to paycheck barely able to rent a small apartment with no car.
      Because your governments are bad. But Saudi government is amazing. Hahaha. You really have no idea. !!!

  • @NUCLEAR154
    @NUCLEAR154 2 месяца назад

    Wow fabulous presentation, exclusively simplification of a very important future of Oman.Thank you🎉

  • @AllaahuAkbarr
    @AllaahuAkbarr 2 месяца назад +3

    Whenever you go to the Masjid please put some coins in the Zakat Box 📦 Allah loves Zakat Alhamdulila 📦❤😊😊😊

  • @ranjeetsohanpal752
    @ranjeetsohanpal752 2 месяца назад

    I love how Oman respects its tradition even in the modern architecture, it feels more original and attractive to me.

  • @mariomaro7
    @mariomaro7 2 месяца назад +25

    I love how full of propaganda this is. "Inequality can lead to social unrest" like Oman is a ticking time bomb. You want to see inequality? Drive through downtown LA.

    • @nosferatuoddz7974
      @nosferatuoddz7974 2 месяца назад +1

      Red herring

    • @Raulsta1985
      @Raulsta1985 2 месяца назад +8

      Or we could just talk about the damage that America has done to the rest of the world since 1930's Germany......

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад +4

      @@Raulsta1985 cope and seeth guy made about the moos peaceful era in human history.

    • @snuffeldjuret
      @snuffeldjuret 2 месяца назад +1

      @@AL-lh2ht when I was young, I thought the us was bad, but then I learned about other nations and oh boy.. :P

    • @VexLooter
      @VexLooter 2 месяца назад

      They will do anything to disrupt the peace of these countries, just because they don't have similar governing system as theirs. Monarchy is better than whatever filth they'll offer as alternative, look at how it worked for Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan... etc

  • @Joebakabasementgaming
    @Joebakabasementgaming 20 дней назад

    I live in Dubai and I love Oman. Both have the best cities in the world

  • @pumpthewater419
    @pumpthewater419 2 месяца назад +4

    $2.6b wont buy a decent shopping center.

    • @ZakariyaAlhousni
      @ZakariyaAlhousni 2 месяца назад +1

      The cost of construction differs from city to city and country to country.

    • @balorgalore5629
      @balorgalore5629 Месяц назад +2

      It depends on the level of corruption and stupidity in a country.im irish and in ireland at the moment we are building a children's hospital and the cost so far is 2.5 billion euros and its nowhere near finished,so when it is done it will be the most expensive building in human history,oh and its not impressive looking either,just squandered endless amounts of money.also the government built a bike canopy that cost 330 thousand euro that no one uses and doesn't keep bikes dry and 1.2 million euro on a small security hut.corruption at its finest

  • @toohappytobehomesick
    @toohappytobehomesick 2 месяца назад

    I’ve just been to Muscat to talk with the real estate who’s building Sultan Haitham City, the project is super interesting and any investor buying a property there can get an investor visa and residency

  • @AllaahuAkbarr
    @AllaahuAkbarr 2 месяца назад +4

    From river to the sea Palestine 🇵🇸 will be free 🇵🇸. 🇵🇸
    Allahu Akbar Allah is the greatest ⏲️

  • @AllaahuAkbarr
    @AllaahuAkbarr 2 месяца назад +2

    Oman and UAE are good friends
    Allahu Akbar Allah is the greatest 😊

  • @_orodrigofernandes
    @_orodrigofernandes 2 месяца назад +7

    To me, Dubai is like the Metaverse have materialized and people go there to take pictures and post on social media.

    • @amithajay9275
      @amithajay9275 2 месяца назад +6

      But the truth is DUBAI is a city build for that purpose. But the country is much more than that. There are many traditional places in UAE. Even there is BUR DUBAI (old dubai) which has kept its tradition.

  • @vibely.7511
    @vibely.7511 2 месяца назад

    As an American, this video makes me want to visit Oman long-term, or maybe even live there. Hopefully they can keep the small-scale atmosphere long term.

  • @faraz251
    @faraz251 2 месяца назад +6

    It’s like middle eastern scandinavia

    • @IntrepidFC
      @IntrepidFC 2 месяца назад

      So just Scandinavia.

  • @sigfigronath
    @sigfigronath 19 дней назад

    Oman is such a chill country

  • @Max-ve5tu
    @Max-ve5tu 2 месяца назад +5

    Is it a requirement that you have to be negative in order to be 'an expert'? These experts will criticize the Dubai archetype then turn around and criticize an anti-Dubai archetype project for not doing what Dubai is doing.

    • @OrionTails
      @OrionTails 2 месяца назад +2

      Their job is to critique. As every project will have upsides and downsides and since the government already advertised the benefits of the project, it is only fair for the experts to say their piece.

    • @autograndeunlimited
      @autograndeunlimited 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@@OrionTails yah so you should mention both not just negatives

    • @OrionTails
      @OrionTails 2 месяца назад

      @@autograndeunlimited as said prior, the government had already stated the benefits of the project, the experts' job is to critique in response.

    • @autograndeunlimited
      @autograndeunlimited 2 месяца назад +1

      @@OrionTails again wrong. A reviewers job is to be balanced/fair not to just state negatives.

    • @OrionTails
      @OrionTails 2 месяца назад

      @@autograndeunlimited again, you're missing the point. Also, they're not reviewers, they are critics. Their job is to point out the flaws, it's how a positive feedback loop functions. It's only chronically online people that are obsessed with things like fairness without taking into account that the system is, indeed, fair for its intended purpose. The critics point out the flaws, the government responds by either addressing of deflecting said flaws. As stated before, the government, the main beneficiary of the project, is already aware if the benefits, now it's time for the critics to say their piece.

  • @fitness7268
    @fitness7268 2 месяца назад +1

    I've worked in Abu Dhabi for 4 years and I found out that there are a lot of high rise buildings but no occupant

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht День назад

      Lot of foigners by property in UAE both as a speculative investment and as aa way to launder money out of a country, such as russia for example,

  • @cat12-b7i
    @cat12-b7i 2 месяца назад +10

    Looks better, european style, hope it suceeds

    • @ciaverifiedbadge4355
      @ciaverifiedbadge4355 2 месяца назад +3

      It’s not European 😂

    • @frensilkie8769
      @frensilkie8769 2 месяца назад +3

      The "European" style originated from Byzantine Syria

    • @cat12-b7i
      @cat12-b7i 2 месяца назад +3

      calm down boys here european meant it's focused on walkable and public transportation centric than car and huge skyscrapers like Dubai

  • @teekanne15
    @teekanne15 2 месяца назад +1

    Did my Master Thesis as a Geologist in Oman investigating different formations of earth mantle slaps exposed on the earths crust. To me it remains the most promising country in middle east.

    • @thewhatorwhy
      @thewhatorwhy 2 месяца назад

      Is it geologically interesting?

    • @fnbstn32
      @fnbstn32 2 месяца назад

      ​@@thewhatorwhyOman is hit by more small-scale earthquakes than its neighbors...and is more frequently hit by storms from the Arabian Sea that cause flooding

    • @teekanne15
      @teekanne15 2 месяца назад +1

      @@thewhatorwhy I some sense any place is interesting geologically but what is really special is, that there is an area where the whole sequence from upper crust to upper earth mantle is accessible on the earth surface. Only a few places on earth have that kind of access. Also arid climates are very ncie for geologist because the rock is not overgrown by jugnle etc. and can be seen with the eye without a lot of digging. This is one reason why so many geological discovery happen in those type of climate (australia, arabian peninsula)

    • @thewhatorwhy
      @thewhatorwhy 2 месяца назад

      @@teekanne15 That's very cool. Is that far from Muscat?

  • @HICHAM-FINANCIER
    @HICHAM-FINANCIER 2 месяца назад +4

    Ghis countries need to understand that to build a sustainable economy they need to produce/manufacture and form engineers who'll build their countries. Smart cities or tourist cities are good but it's not a sustainable model, invest on your people and you'll earn dividend from it after decades like south korea and Taïwan!

    • @Zaabi
      @Zaabi 2 месяца назад

      We definitely don’t invest in our people that’s a ridiculous statement
      For clarity- this is sarcasm

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht 2 месяца назад

      Tourism in these cities are increasing...

  • @adventuresofsb
    @adventuresofsb 2 месяца назад +9

    This guy talks about Dubai as if it broke up with him and chose someone else.

    • @MoReal2
      @MoReal2 2 месяца назад +1

      They have no chance as their human capital is Lazy and uneducated..They are able to maintain their current living standards due to oil recenues and exploitation of under paid foreign workforce. Once the oil is gone the foreign workforce will move to greener fields and the locals won't be able to maintain current infrastructure.

  • @alexandercasillasauthor
    @alexandercasillasauthor 2 месяца назад

    That Muscat waterfront was very beautiful and iconic. It would definitely be a shame to see that changed for a historic city.

  • @BillyP13
    @BillyP13 2 месяца назад +3

    What about the suitable homes for all the foreign workers???

  • @Adeltaarabt17
    @Adeltaarabt17 2 месяца назад

    I would prefer Oman over Dubai anytime! I hope it is able to sustain it's authenticity!

  • @alyahyai
    @alyahyai 2 месяца назад +9

    The western media knows Dubai & nothing else!
    @wsj Educate yourselves about Omanis and their way of life, then speak about their development projects.
    You can`t have a report on Oman when 80% of the clip is from Dubai!!!

    • @slappy_chimp
      @slappy_chimp 2 месяца назад +1

      agreed lol.. feels stupidly researched

    • @AimanBarwani
      @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад

      Omanis city looks poor it looks like it’s back in the 60s 😂 I wouldn’t even go there so Dubai is for me

    • @slappy_chimp
      @slappy_chimp 2 месяца назад

      @@AimanBarwani lollll you must be loving the glass boxes and a lack of community in such cities.. there are differences between cities built for glamour and show vs actually functional cities built for the actual citizens with proper "planning"..
      idk who you are or even what you are lol
      but hey enjoy the concrete 😂

    • @AimanBarwani
      @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад

      @@slappy_chimp don’t you worry about who I am you peanut, you will never be on my level so…. Stay in your lane Dinlo 😂 google the meaning 😂

  • @justminal9476
    @justminal9476 2 месяца назад

    I loved Oman , as a Pakistani tourist they were super welcoming and a lot of them spoke a bit of Urdu aswell, the Malls were amazing too

  • @AimanBarwani
    @AimanBarwani 2 месяца назад +3

    People visiting Oman from 60 years old + 😂

    • @unknowndes1re
      @unknowndes1re 2 месяца назад +1

      Hahaha yeah I’ve noticed it as well

  • @jay.jarosz
    @jay.jarosz Месяц назад

    Love it, finally some sanity in modern urban planning!