Its national symbol is the khanjar, a dagger worn for self-defense (4)

I believe the answer is:

oman

(Other definitions for oman that I've seen before include "Middle Eastern country" , "Arab state" , "Arab country" , "monarchy" , "Sultanate, capital Muscat" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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