Take a look at the luxurious lifestyle of the Oman royal family – They live in 6 humungous palaces spread across the country, their $600 million megayacht is so large that it could be mistaken for a cruise ship, and they travel the world not in Gulfstreams but three private Boeing 747 Jumbo jets.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Qaboos ushered in such profound winds of change that Oman underwent a remarkable transformation into a burgeoning, modern, stable, and inclusive state. He literally elevated the nation from a state of dire poverty, nearly devoid of contemporary infrastructure and amenities, to a Middle Eastern country that proudly balances tradition and modernity. Oman now boasts high-speed internet, world-class sports and cultural…