India has an embassy in Muscat, Oman. Sarah-Jane Dias was born in Muscat, Oman. Oman Air introduced Oman Air Pass for regular travelers between Salalah and Muscat. The Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman. Kolachi was fortified, and defended with cannons imported from Muscat, Oman. President Andrew Jackson established formal ties with the Sultan of Muscat and Oman in 1833. He then defeated Bal'arab, and was elected sultan of Muscat and imam of Oman. The other son, Thuwaini, inherited Muscat and Oman. Oman receives little rainfall, with annual rainfall in Muscat averaging , occurring mostly in January. On 20 April 2018, he died by suicide in Muscat, Oman. In 1970, a coinage for all of Muscat and Oman was introduced. The area is also known for its pears, honey and muscat grapes. Moscadello di Montalcino is a sweet white wine made from Muscat. It is located about southeast of the Omani capital Muscat. Gulf Air changed its operations to a dual-hub basis between Bahrain and Muscat airports.