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Spectacular Opera in Oman
In October 2011, the grand doors finally swung open to receive the inaugural visitors at the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM). The people of...more »
Rules, Rituals & Righteousness in Oman
The holy month of Ramadan occurs on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Muslims believe Ramadan to be the month in which the first verses of the Qur’an...more »
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Rise Above the Heat in Oman!
Even dedicated sun-worshippers need to retreat from the Omani heat on occasion, so where do the people of Muscat head for, to cool their blood? Just two hours drive and 240km from the capital...more »
Fun and Rains in Oman
Muscat, the capital city of Oman is humid and hazy in the summer heat. People start to wilt like cut flowers until the cooler evening air...more »
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