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The flora of Oman is highly diverse and varied, with over 1,200 species of plants recorded. The country has a unique climate, with a hot and arid desert environment, and the vegetation that thrives in...

One of the finest ways to explore Oman’s rich Islamic tradition and culture is by going to one of its mosques. In Oman, mosques serve as both places of prayer and architectural wonders that...

Anybody interested in learning more about the country’s rich cultural and historical legacy should visit Misfat Al Abriyeen — a beautiful mountain village located in the heart of Oman’s Al Hajar...

I wish you have seen it — how the principal dancers Rebecca Bianchi and Alessio Rezza executed so well one of the most technical parts of the beautiful classic ballet Giselle performed last weekend...

The documentary 'Al Manyour,' directed by Mohammed al Ajmi, won the Audience Award at the 10th Sur International Film Festival held in Lebanon from March 4 to 6.The documentary delved into the...

Oman is a country with a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. These unique cultures and traditions are an important part of its identity. Documenting these traditions on film is an important...

We know it as one of the nesting sites of sea turtles where the thunderous roars of waves attract some of the world's popular water athletes using its windy shores and deep waters as a spot for...

The four different locations of Muscat Nights offer plenty of entertainment. Visiting two of these locations and seeing clips on social media proved that every location is unique, each offering a...

Winter in Oman also signals desert adventures and if there’s something that people in Oman have gotten good at, it’s actually making the best out of the desert experience.Usually unforgiving in...

Villages across Oman have their different ways of celebrating the 52nd Oman National Day. On November 18, thousands of citizens took to the streets to express their pride and joy as the country marked...

The end of the month will be a long holiday. Four days is plenty of time to engage in different activities and chances are, you’re looking for activities that the family can do together.Some will...

Artisans in Oman are becoming more creative when it comes to materials to use for their crafts. On a farm in Ibri, a local artisan is diversifying his portfolio by transforming date palm fronds and...

Seldom seen in Oman, the National Museum became the centre for a national discussion as three world-renowned perfumery houses dissected the topic "The Perfumery Industry: Exploring New Frontiers."A...

Over the last couple of weeks, dozens of four-wheel vehicles drove all throughout Oman's desert. It was one of the indications that the season has started to change and that the weather finally is...

Have you been to Wadi Dayqah lately? How about the Quriyat Dam where the water is collected? If you haven't, then you definitely would have missed the latest attractions that bring visitors to one of...

In a few days, we will be saying goodbye to the gruelling summer. Dhofar will say farewell to its beautiful Serb season, the season that follows Khareef, and into the winter we go.And Oman, while...

There's more to Misfat al Abriyeen than just renovated mud houses and farms. If you're a serious hiker, then you would love the nearby hiking trails that have made one of Oman's most beautiful...

As the Royal Opera House Muscat opens the season this Thursday with La Traviata, a Giuseppe Verde opera performed by Teatro Carlo Felice Di Genova and headlined by Placido Domingo, ROHM Director...

When the King of Spain visited Oman about a decade ago, he gifted Oman with olives which a local olive guru claims the king believed will be a fitting crop that will thrive in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar.Fast...

Dhofar particularly Salalah is packed with lots of activities over the last two months. Thanks to the Khareef, the south of Oman has seen the needed rise in visits and events after two years of being...