Muscat is the largest city and the capital of Oman with a population of 1,090,797 (2008).

Muscat's landscape is dominated by the rocky Western Al Hajar Mountains. The city lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman and is in the proximity of the strategic Straits of Hormuz. Low-lying white buildings typify most of Muscat's urban landscape. Muscat's economy is dominated by trade, petroleum and porting.

The History of the city dates back to the 1 st century AD when it was the concealed harbor from where frankincense was transported to Greece Rome and the Mediterranean. Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians and the Portuguese Empire at various points in its history. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy, and a multi-ethnic society.