**Oman: The One Middle Eastern Country That *Didn't* Have a "I Bought a Lambo with Oil Money" Phase**
**TL;DR:** Turns out you *can* have a country with ancient forts, hallucinogenic frankincense, and zero skyscrapers. AITA for thinking this is the only sane place in the region?
**Muscat, Oman** – In a shocking move that has left Dubai's influencers in a state of existential crisis, the Sultanate of Oman has decided to *not* build a 3-kilometer-tall indoor ski slope shaped like a dune. Instead, they’ve invested their oil wealth into, get this, *making their country look nice*.
Local officials announced a new "No Beige Skyscraper" policy, stating, "We have enough shade from our actual mountains, thank you very much." This comes hot on the heels of their decision to preserve their 500-year-old irrigation systems (Aflaj) instead of piping in Evian water for a man-made island shaped like a falcon.
The only drama? A goat herder was seen swiping right on a camel dating app, causing a minor diplomatic incident with the neighboring UAE. Also, their traditional *khanjar* daggers are apparently not allowed on domestic flights, which is honestly the most relatable thing about the entire Arabian Peninsula.
**Verdict:** NTA. Oman is the quiet kid in class who turns out to be a secret genius while everyone else is buying NFT-themed roller coasters.