A Two-Day Trek into Untouched Wilderness
If you’ve spent time in Oman, you’ll know that many trails across the country remain largely untouched by most travellers. As August drew to a close, my hiking season officially be…
Powering ahead: IEA’s outlook for MENA electricity
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its report The Future of Electricity in the Middle East and North Africa, projecting that electricity demand across the regi…
Top Madrid museum opens Gaza photo exhibition
One of Spain’s best-known art institutions opened an exhibition on Tuesday featuring photographs taken by photojournalists in war-torn Gaza, aiming to awaken “sleeping consciences”…
Are Persian rugs becoming a relic of a lost golden age?
Once a symbol of cultural prestige, Iran’s handmade rugs are no longer selling as fast as they once did, as sanctions weigh on an already troubled economy and buyers’ tastes change…
Intra-GCC tourism increases by 52.1% in 5 years
The added value of the travel and tourism sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached approximately $247.1 billion by the en…
Dubai Fountain set for reopening on October 1
After a five-month hiatus, the Dubai Fountain is set to return to its rightful place as the soul of Downtown Dubai. On October 1, the world’s largest choreographed fountain system…
Voting for the Together We Advance Forum begins on Monday
The voting begins on Monday to select topics for the Together We Advance Forum that will shape its discussion axes in the fourth editionThe forum is organized annually by the Gener…
Money exchanges evolving in Oman amid digitalization: CBO
The operational and financial performance of Money Exchange Establishments (MEEs) in the Sultanate of Oman continued to evolve in 2024, reflecting the ongoing transition amid risin…
Muscat is the least congested city in GCC
Muscat is the least congested city as per the 2025 Traffic Congestion Index, issued by the Numbeo websiteThe capital scored 118.7 points, making it the least congested city among t…
My son’s marriage is falling apart. Should they stay together for the kids?
My daughter-in-law asked my son for a divorce almost two years ago because she had fallen in love with another man. My son does not want a divorce for the kids’ sake. He and his wi…