“I’d always been drawn to the mystery of Muscat, Oman, which often lies in the shadow of the glitz and glam of nearby Dubai,” says Marta Tucci, a freelance journalist, photographer and intrepid ...

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Muscat’s low-rise architecture, warren-like souks and sophisticated arts offerings combine to make it one of the most charming cities in the Gulf region. The Omani capital offers a laid-back slice of ...

Domestic Shine Muscat has entered the Australian market following the United States and Taiwan. The Korea Forest Service announced on the 28th that, after consultations with Australian quarantine ...

The national emblem of Oman is the khanjar — a curved dagger, shaped roughly like the letter ‘J’. Khanjar are ubiquitous in Oman. They appear on the national flag, on police cars, banknotes and coins.

You feel like royalty here, partially due to the regal architecture—the property's white arches and domes feel reminiscent of a majestic Omani palace. The Deluxe Club Rooms and the Chedi Club Suite ...

From fireworks to frankincense, opera to austerity, Nicole Brewer takes us inside the capital of Oman Traditional arts and heritage hub Even with the daily hustle and bustle of city life in Muscat, ...

Muscat Municipality has announced temporary closures of Qurum Natural Park, Al Naseem Public Park, and Al Amerat Public Park to complete final preparations for Muscat Nights 2025. Qurum Park closes on ...