He renamed the country the Sultanate of Oman (called Muscat and Oman hitherto), in an attempt to end to the interior's isolation from Muscat. Qaboos enlisted the services of capable Omanis to fill positions in his new government, drawing from such corporations as Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).uscat (Arabic: ÙØ³ÙØ·, Masqaá¹­) is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate reached 1.28 million as of May 2015.
The Oscar statuette is made of gold-plated britannium on a black metal base, it is 13.5 in (34 cm) tall, weighs 8.5 lb (3.85 kg) and depicts a knight. Go Log In Sign Up
Oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance. Academy Award. accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; an award for bravery. Translations.