The 24 Stars

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24 Stars: The Historic Relationship Between Oman and the U.S.

The OABC logo celebrates the first bilateral trade accord between the U.S. the Sultanate of Oman, signed in Muscat in 1833: The Treaty of Amity and Commerce. While you likely didn’t count them, you can notice the placement of 24 stars in the OABC logo: representing the 24 states that existed at the time of this notable treaty.

Read the timeline below to learn more about the historic relationship between the USA and Oman.

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 1790

The American ship, the Boston Rambler, sailed to the port of Muscat.

1833

The “Treaty of Amity and Commerce” signed in Muscat.

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 1840

The Sultan’s envoy Ahmad bin Na’aman sailed to New York on the Sultanah. He was the first Arab diplomat accredited to the United States.

 1880

The U.S. established its first consulate in Muscat.

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1958

The “Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights” was signed in Salalah.

1972

Establishment of the U.S Embassy in Oman.

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1973

Establishment of the Embassy of Oman in Washington D.C.

2003

Founding of the Oman American Business Council in Muscat.

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2009

The U.S-Oman Free Trade Agreement came into effect, improving trade between Oman and the U.S.

2018

The Oman American Business Council becomes the official affiliate of the U.S Chamber of Commerce in Oman: AmCham Oman.

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2018

U.S-Oman trade touches 4 billion dollars.

The OABC looks forward to continued a relationship of trade, commerce and amity between our two nations and will do our part to increase economic relations and aid businesses through our work.