An oil tanker anchored off Muscat, March 29, 2026. ELKE SCHOLIERS FOR LE MONDE
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man's territory stretches along 3,000 kilometers of coastline on the Indian Ocean. The Al Bu Said dynasty, in power since 1744, once ruled a genuine maritime empire, notably along the eastern coast of Africa. This outward focus contrasts sharply with the local roots of the ruling families of other Arab emirates of the Persian Gulf.
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