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History: Arab tribes from Yemen were believed to have moved to Oman and settled down in that region. From the 6th century BC to the 7th century AD, Oman was controlled by the Persians. Around 630 AD, Oman converted to Islam, and was ruled by many Islamic leaders. The Portuguese came and occupied Oman from 1507-1650, and in 1741, Oman started to be self governing, and has been ever since.
One of the biggest problems facing Oman is that more and more people are becoming sick with MERS. Many other cases of MERS have been reported all across the Middle East, however, 16 new cases have been reported in Oman and 2 people have died. W.H.O. has health care workers working there, but still the infection is spreading.