ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

'Alawi dynasty

So, kiddo, a long time ago there was a family called the Alawi dynasty. They were originally from Morocco and became rulers of a country called Oman which is located in the Middle East.

This family ruled Oman for a really, really long time, starting in the 1700s and they’re still around today! They passed the crown down from father to son, kind of like how your grandpa gave your dad his old watch.

The Alawi dynasty is pretty special because they’re known for being good at trade and making deals with other countries, like India and Britain, even though they were small compared to these bigger places.

They also focused on making Oman a better place for their people. They built schools and hospitals and tried to make sure everyone had jobs and food to eat.

So, the Alawi dynasty is a family that used to and still rules Oman, they were good at trade, making deals with other countries, and making Oman a better place for the people who live there.