It would be appropriate to think that a place in the Arabian Gulf which harbours miles of unspoiled beaches, rolling swells and a canopy of coconut palms is a mere mirage. More so if the monsoon rains (Kareef) from the Indian Ocean bring the moisture-laden clouds ashore and cast them adrift in swirls of eerie […]
For nearly 5,000 years a rather unsightly Boswellia tree, which produces a heavenly fragrance was considered to be Arabia’s most precious commodity. During the height of its popularity the Boswellia – better known as the frankincense tree - rivalled gold, silk and gems in value and spawned a vital trade route that for centuries […]
From visiting UNESCO-preserved heritage sites - the twin forts of Al-Jalali and Al Mirani - to viewing birthing turtles on the sandy beaches of Ras Al Junaiz and giving support to Wadi (dried desert creeks) areas in the Wusta region, travellers have plenty of reasons to visit Oman.
The Sultanate of Oman’s government is one […]
Oman’s southern Dhofar region, some 1,000kms from Muscat is home to the country’s second largest city, Salalah. Each year from the middle of July to the end of August, more than 300,000 visitors come here to celebrate the Khareef Festival. This is the time of the year when visitors can experience the cooler, cloudy, summer […]
Peter Greenberg on January 2, 2008 took a look back and ahead in hot travel trends in the popular TODAY Show, America’s favorite morning show on TV and the Internet. In this regard Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications & Media in Oman Air stated, that Greenberg noted that it has been […]
Khaleej Times Online - Dhofar becoming a top holiday spot for Scandinavians: “More and more tourists from the Scandinavian countries are visiting Oman’s picturesque southern Dhofar region, thanks to a vigorous drive by the tourism authorities, including operating direct flights from Sweden to Salalah in cooperation with private tour companies.
Some 2,400 holidaymakers from Scandinavia took […]
Frankincense still a precious stock in Oman |
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| Travel | Dallas Morning News: “SALALAH, Oman – Laila al Nudbi’s dark eyes smiled warmly through her veil. It was a very soft sell. ‘This is the best, sir. This is finest quality, sir. This will make you smell […]
The progress, which the telecommunications and information technology world is witnessing today, shows the importance of services offered by the telecommunications company Omantel. The visitors to the Sultanate will not be cut off from the world as Omantel has geared up to provide efficient services.
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Times of Oman:
SALALAH — The Khareef Salalah Festival 2007 was officially inaugurated yesterday at a colourful ceremony at the Municipality Recreational Centre under the auspices of Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidi, chairman of the State Audit Institution (SAI) in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali Al Qatabi, minister of state and governor of […]
Gulfnews.com:
Dubai: With the beginning of the summer, festivals and cultural activities are flourishing across the Arab region, reviving the beauty of ancient times, art and literature.
From Oman’s Salalah in the east to Tunisia’s Carthage in the west passing through Byblos in Lebanon, people are busy with folklore dances, concerts, poetry reciting and other musical shows.
While […]