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The National Archives of India have undertaken an outstanding attempt to document the extensive history of Indian merchant clans in Oman, shed light on their historical legacy and donations to Omani society. As a the initial time abroad, the National Archives of India launched an initiative to digitally store and maintain oral histories and documents of ancient Indian merchant families residing in Oman. Over 7,000 papers in English, Arabic, Gujarati, and Hindi have been scanned and digitized, with some dating back to 1838.
This collaborative effort between the National Archives of India and the Indian Embassy in Muscat, titled ‘The Oman Collection – Archival Heritage of the Indian Community in Oman,’ also involved recording oral histories of elder members of the Indian community, marking a significant milestone for the NAI. The project, conducted at the Embassy of India premises in Muscat, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 32 prominent Indian families from Gujarat, India, whose presence in Oman spans generations dating back 250 years
These kept records tell the story about the Indian community history in Oman, including their customs, social gatherings, companies, and integration into Omani society. It highlights the close relationship between the nation and Oman while also protecting the priceless history of the Indian the diaspora
Sheikh Anil Khimji, who the heads the Indian community in Oman, celebrated the endeavor and acknowledged PM Modi and the External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar. He emphasized the significance of preserving these old records, which not just honour the Indian community the past but also bolster ties between India and Oman.
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