Background
Skeet, Ian was born on November 10, 1928. Son of Hasler and Aileen (Rand) Skeet.
(In 1970 Sultan Qaboos took over a country that had no soc...)
In 1970 Sultan Qaboos took over a country that had no social or economic infrastructure. This book describes the process of political, social and economic transformationn that has turned it into a modern oil-producing state which has gained both regional influence and international respect. It also looks to the problems that Oman will face in the next decade as it aims to build on the successes of its first 20 years.
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Skeet, Ian was born on November 10, 1928. Son of Hasler and Aileen (Rand) Skeet.
Master of Arts, Merton College, Oxford, England, 1953.
Various positions Middle East, Europe, Africa, Shell International, 1969-1971; chief executive, head government and international relations, Shell International, London, 1971-1985. Consultant, since 1986.
(In 1970 Sultan Qaboos took over a country that had no soc...)
( This book examines the rise of the country of Oman. )
Member Royal Institute International Affairs, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Oxford & Cambridge Club (London).
Married Elizabeth Pratt, October 3, 1959. Children: Mark, Nicola, Juliet, Jeremy.