Maritime Industry

How did the Khimji family establish themselves in Oman?

The Khimji family's establishment in Oman began with the speaker's great-grandfather, who was a Dhow captain sailing between India and Africa transporting spices. During one of his voyages, he stopped in Muscat, Oman for provisions like food and water. Instead of continuing his journey, he made the life-changing decision to remain in Oman, instructing his crew to continue without him. This spontaneous decision in the late 1800s marked the beginning of the Khimji family's presence in Oman, eventually growing into one of the prominent Indian-origin merchant families in the country.