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
The Oscar statue costs about $400 to make out of gold-plated pewter. But veteran marketers who capitalize on the image know how to turn a win, and even a loss, into millions. The Oscar statue costs about $400 to make out of gold-plated pewter. Winning it can translate to a big payday for the movie, its stars and those associated with making the film. Why? The Oscar is an iconic symbol of the Academy Award brand that serves to validate both the movie and talent involved in making the film.