Al Saleel Natural Park: A safe home to Oman’s Arabian gazelle
We have usually seen Arab deer in the documentaries shown on television and wildlife books and magazines, but we rarely see them in the prairies and in their natural habitats in which they live.In...
Wadi Tanuf draws tourists with its natural beauty
Currently, Wadi Tanuf in the Wilayat of Nizwa is one of the most important and beautiful natural sites that attract tourists. The flow of the valleys, the flow of the waters of the canals and the...
This sink hole is now the star in social media
Al Khabah Al Zarka in the village of Al Bada’ah is trending in social media after the recent rains and many liken it to Hawiyat Najm or the sink hole in the Wilayat of Qurayat. The pool occupies an...
Rains fill Wadi Al Hoqain and minds of farmers
Wadi Al Hoqain in the Wilayat of Rustaq is in its full glory thanks to the recent heavy rains brought by the low pressure over Arabian sea. About a 2 hour drive away from Muscat, Wadi Al Hoqain is...
The delightful season of dates harvest
Omanis, both men and women, are busy around this time of the year, processing the fruits of their palms, which vary in different colours and flavours. They cooperate in collecting palm products and...
Grapes harvest revving up traditional markets
The villages located on the slopes of the Hajar Mountains are famous for the cultivation of a number of seasonal crops, the most important of which are grapes, mountain pomegranates and apricots. This...
Harat Al Shanadeed cries for facelift
The old 'Harats' and the ancient market in the Wilayat of Ibri in the Al Dhahirah Governorate date back more than 500 years. They were the gateways for travellers and merchants and enjoyed wide fame...
Wadi al Arbayeen attracts adventure lovers of all hues
Wadi al Arabayeen in the Wilayat of Qurayat crisscrosses the long valley of Al Hajar Al Aswad mountain.The visitors enjoy the scenic landscape, as it holds water throughout the year feeding falaj,...
Al Atm, a source of life in Jabal al Akhdhar
Once you reach the heights of Jabal al Akhdhar you are drawn to green areas where many types of plants and trees native to Oman mix. Among the most important of these species is the Al Atm tree (Olea...
Muqaniyat stores vital evidences of Omani civilisation
Archaeological sites represent the identity and heritage of the nation, as they continue to bear witness to its history over the years and express its achievements. Each archaeological site indicates...
Al Muhtadi -- plants that can tolerate dry conditions
The beautiful Al Muhtadi flowers are spread all over the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. Known as 'pulicaria glutinosa', Al Muhtadi is found widely with many species in the Sultanate of Oman.The...
A photographer committed to environment
Photography as a fine art has inspired many youths to explore the natural and heritage features of the Sultanate of Oman. From the point of view of the current generation, photography helps one to...
Julodis, the summer beetle, is here
With the onset of the summer, metallic beetles (Julodis) begin to appear. It can be easily seen on the branches and trunks of trees and plants. It quickly draws attention with the sound of a...
Flowering season attracts butterflies in Qurayat
The ‘Acacia Ehrenbergiana’ is a desert tree. It is thorny and widespread in the Arabian Peninsula. It grows mostly in plains and valleys (wadis). Animals such as camels benefit from this tree’s...
Wadi Al Khoud: A natural and archaeological oasis
There is a general belief that the natural beauty of the Al Khoud village is limited only to the water that flows here throughout the year. That's true, but the landscape of Al Khoud attracts a large...
A source of water and an archaeological site
Wadi Al Mesqah, one of the tourist spots in the Wilayat of Samayil, is a perennial source of water which feeds artesian wells, aflaj and farms along the valley.This valley also contributes to...
Al Isbaq is a medicine and a bulwark against soil erosion
Most of Al Hajar mountain slopes and plains along highways linking the wilayats are covered in green thanks to the recent spells of winter rains. The verdant landscape in Al Sareen, Al Hobobiyah,...
Haret Al Raml awaits restoration
Less than 1 km from the centre of the Wilayat of Ibri on the slopes of Al Raml Mountain lies the sprawling ruins of Haret Al Raml. Well-known British explorer James Raymond visited the area in 1836...
Dam revitalises Wadi Al Mahyoul
The dam in Wadi Al Mahyoul is one of the important sources of water for the Wilayat of Ibri. This surface storage dam provides fresh water to the villages scattered on the banks of the wadi.This dam...
Ibri Souq Friday’s habta is back in action
Omanis flock with livestock and several types of vegetables, fruits, and local products at the Ibri Souq. This is the scene at the market every Friday morning, as weekly ‘habta’ is back in...