Omani Migration to East Africa: Political and Cultural Dimensions

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The article discusses the relationship between Oman and the East Africa from ancient historic times onwards .It shed light upon the significant Omani immigrations to East Africa by explaining the main reasons, mentioning  the different periods of time of such immigrations, and locating the places of immigrations' settlements over there. In addition, the article also discuss the main tribes that settled over there, such as Bani AL Julanda, AL Harth, An-Nabahina, and AL Mazaree'a. It also points out to the consequences of the presence of Omani  immigrations in East Africa. Such presence founded an Arab and Omani States that thrived and gained powers throughout the ages, Moreover, these immigrations had developed the certain Omani settlements in to a civilized area with a great significance; as reflected its effects positively on the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the Eastern cost of Africa. Such effect were obviously noticed in Mombasa, Zanzibar, Somalia, AL Qumar Islands, Kilwa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar, Nordian, inner areas of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, the Tropical lakes, Nasa Lake, Sources of Zambiri River, Mozambique, Tinjaniqa, Victoria, Albert, Zimbabwe, and Cameron.