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With rain in several wilayats of the Sultanate of Oman, the weather has become exceptionally good and aflaj are recharged here and there.Some aflaj are overflowing while many others have subsided...

The sudden change in weather has softened the Ramadhan mood in the Sultanate of Oman, as most of the wilayats witnessed cloudy weather and rain that brought down the temperature and recharged the...

There is a misconception that eating fish in the holy month of Ramadhan causes thirst during fasting. Many avoid eating fish during this period without doing a fact check, which suggests fish has...

Small caves between Musandam and Al Sharqiyah governorates attract easy attention of travellers. The caves are located in the mountain range of the governorates and extend for more than 500km.These...

The charming valleys of the Sultanate of Oman have always been a source of attraction to tourists. The majority of the valleys are located near the mountains or beside the vast agricultural oases....

Varieties of shells, placed in transparent glass vessels or in decorated pottery, are a pretty sight. One who frequents the beaches and shores of Oman, which extends for more than 3,000 km, can come...

Muscat: Along the road leading to the village of Yenkit, 40 km south of Muscat, a large sign indicating the presence of an important archaeological site attracts visitors. The remains here are...

Drawings and inscriptions on rocks illustrate life in ancient times.Arabic book 'Life on an Outcrop' by Dr Ahmed al Rabani and Dr Suleiman al Mahdhuri illuminates cultural, social, economic, political...

Those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Muscat should head to the coastal village of Yenkit. This small village is distinct due to ‘Khors’, which resembles a ‘bay’...

Tourists and residents are flocking to the bays and beaches of Muscat thanks to pleasant sunny winter weather. Most of them head to Qantab, Bander Al Khairan, Yitti and Al Sifah.These beaches provide...

Ongoing awareness campaigns to grow as many plants as possible have resulted in the formation of volunteer groups to take care of the arduous task of tree plantation to save the environment.This is...

Omani villages store unique archaeological and geological treasures.Siyaq village is one such example. This beautiful village is located on a mountainous hill overlooking the valley's path of Wadi...

The Wilayat of Bidiya attracts several tourists every day. It hosts visitors from different countries due to its soft winter when tourists love to explore the desert.The place offers activities like...

One of the methods used by the Omanis to store water in the valleys and mountainous areas is called ‘Al Habeesah’.This traditional method is still used to reserve wadi water in various wilayats of...

The recent rains in northern Oman have recharged the aquifer and have benefited the trees, cattle wealth and some standing crops.Natural buffers limit the expansion of desertification. Trees and...

The bee-eater birds become active as soon as the weather changes and the cold winter breeze begins. They can be seen in the farms, gardens and valleys during the season.The bird got its name from its...

Al Nazooh sits on the parallel road to Wadi Bani Henai on a mountainous plateau.This village consists of towers and houses built like those old Omani neighbourhoods.Despite the privileged location of...

The scenes of the green oases and aflaj channels surprise many. Traditionally they were built on lands that challenged geographical harshness.The geographical and environmental studies confirm that...

The inscriptions and drawings on rocks, walls and wooden doors of ancient mosques and tombs trace the progress of history of successive civilisations. Most of them are found in caves illustrating the...

It is delightful to visit a pomelo farm. The view of the fruits hanging along the long thorny branches of the tree is tempting. The fertile lands and availability of fresh water make all the villages...