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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...

Proper Chinese dishes in Oman are hard to come by. If you know a place, you're one of the lucky few who has locked down on probably something good.One of the creme de la creme in Oman when it comes to...

Throughout the day, the wind blew hard. It carried with it dust and sand that cover everything in its path. At one point, it was a thriving village with nearly a dozen concrete houses. The inhabitants...

Ahmed al Jaabri is one of the pioneers in discovering different places for outdoor adventures in Oman. The places you visit today, whether it's a wadi, a remote beach, or a mountain escape, chances...

What's the secret to making the best Italian pizza? Apparently, a lot.Kicking off what is one of the best offerings in Muscat this season, Fresco — the modern reinterpretation of the traditional...

Eid in Oman is one of the best times to experience some of the country's unique heritage and traditions. Regardless of the number of holidays, the first three days of any eid usually highlight the...

The mountain was harsh. While the breeze is cooler than that in Muscat, the sun's rays still hit you differently. But none of them seemed to mind.Under the shade of mountain pines, 18 girls coming...

With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is rich in culture and heritage and this diversity has made the country a year-long party place with festivals happening almost every month in different...

He cherished his time creating some of the most unique fragrances fit for a royal — and in the case of Oman, no other than the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has become his patron.While what scents...

Rustaq as a city has maintained its old-world charm. Once the capital of Oman, it is full of historically significant forts and villages that visiting it earns one a profound insight into the changes...

While summer is definitely not an ideal time to visit the desert, it is interesting to note that some of the desert camps are still in operation.As a general manager of one of the desert resorts...