London: November 26, 2014 (PCP) A leading member of one of the oldest Baloch business families in Oman was awarded one of the highest British civilians awards by Prince Harry last week. Yahya Mohammed Nasib, 73, was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Prince Harry at the British embassy in Muscat. Mr. Nasib is chairman of the Yahya Group Holding and owner of the prestigious Dolphin Village. Mr Nasib's son Naseeb Mohammed Nasib and two daughters Natasha Nasib and Nashia Nasib were present when Prince Harry gave the award to Mr. Nasib. Earlier in his business career, Mr. Nasib was personally honored by His Majesty, the Sultan of Oman, who awarded and decorated him with the Civil Order of Oman for his services to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty also appointed Mr. Nasib as a member of the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Oman; a position in which he served for more than three decades before retiring in 2009. He is also the President of the Oman British Friendship Association established under Ministerial Decree by instruction of His Majesty. Mr. Nasib is younger brother of intellectual and editor Habib Mohammed Nasib. Oman has historic connections with Balochistan and the port city of Gwadar once belonged to Oman. Gwadar was given to an Omani prince by the Baloch sovereign the Khan of Kalat two centuries ago. Pakistan purchased back Gwadar from Oman in 1958, but many Baloch say the transfer of Gwadar to Pakistan was illegal as Pakistan was at that time headed by a military coup leader, General Ayub Khan. Every fourth Omani citizen is an ethnic Baloch. Half of these people still call themselves Baloch and identify themselves with Balochistan. Oman military has a big chunk of Baloch soldiers and officers most of who support the independence of Balochistan.