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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...

Across the Sultanate of Oman, one can hardly miss the watchtowers that rise high above the hills, mountain passes to ports to the ancient capitals of the interior. Most of Oman’s towers are circular...

Based on Royal Decree 36/2022, Sinaw became a wilayat in appreciation of its historical and economic importance. This ancient place has many archaeological and historical sites bearing a symbol of the...

The adventure of reaching the village of Wujmah, which is hidden among the Hajar Mountains, requires tracing the mountain path that passes through several small villages.The journey of ascent and...

One who travels to Wadi Al Sahtan will be awestruck by the farms that are scattered on both sides of the mountain road, forming beautiful panoramic views that we rarely find in other places.Amq...

The village of Al Fara'a, located on the banks of Wadi al Sahtan near Al Rustaq, is a beautiful place to visit. The village is situated on the edge of Jabal Shams and enjoys a mild climate in summer....

On the banks of the wadi, about 25 kilometres from the centre of the Wilayat of Al Rustaq, lies a village called Jamma. This small village is a confluence of the wadis of Al Rustaq.Once on the plateau...

The ornate wooden windows of the buildings in the old town of the Wilayat of Mirbat opens into the hoary past when the town was a bustling trading post for frankincense and Arabian horses. Magnificent...

Al Alia, a charming village located on the banks of Wadi Bani Kharus in South Al Batinah, attracts visitors from all over Oman for its moderate weather in summer and heritage.This village is blessed...

The road network that connected the various governorates contributed to bringing the distances closer and making it easier for tourists to explore nature and unique tourist sites in the Sultanate of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...