Alton

thats the 1 million dollar question. I have been dealing in the middle east for many many years probably longer than you are old. The middle eastern business men were schooled in either th USA or UK. When you think you have done all you can do and the deal should be wrapped up and tied in a bow. Poof something new and more difficult to handle.

the story is that we have invested so much time in this project and they are well aware of that, they now start the as I call it "the what can you do for me or the gimme process"

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Most american and european businessmen pack up and call it a day much before they are removed of their diginity. Believe me if they want you or your product or project it find a way to run throught all the formalities and get it done yesterday. I don't believe Oman is no different in business accumun that dubai, egypt and the saudi people.

I think Omagine has much to offer for the country and they will take it SOONER OR LATER but they will take it all on their terms. Regardless, we all will make money and Frank and Charlie and others eho have into the hundreds of thousands of shares will be multi millionaires and the rest of the common shareholders will also do exceeding well, more than they could have imagined.

this is why while i am being stripped naked - we all have to have some humor and show joy, happiness as well as frustrations.