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MUSCAT: In many of Oman’s remote desert regions, camels remain a crucial mode of transport despite the widespread availability of modern vehicles. For centuries, camels have been integral to the livelihood of desert communities, providing a reliable means to carry goods, livestock, and supplies across harsh terrains where conventional vehicles often struggle. Their adaptability to…
MUSCAT: Oman’s deserts are home to extraordinary geological formations, including natural silica glass, created over millennia through extreme heat and occasional volcanic activity. These unique deposits, sometimes referred to as desert glass, are formed when sand is subjected to temperatures high enough to melt the silica particles and then rapidly cool, resulting in natural glass…
MUSCAT: Oman’s Dhofar region is renowned for producing Sidr tree honey, a rare and highly prized variety known for its distinctive taste and medicinal properties. The honey is harvested from bees that feed exclusively on the nectar of Sidr trees, which grow abundantly in the region’s mountainous and arid landscapes. This unique combination of flora…
MUSCAT: Oman’s vast deserts are home to a remarkable range of wildlife uniquely adapted to the harsh and arid environment, including sand gazelles, Arabian wolves, desert foxes, and a variety of reptiles and birds that are found nowhere else in the world. These species have developed specialized behaviors and physiological adaptations to survive extreme daytime…
MUSCAT: Centuries ago, Oman was a central hub for the trade of frankincense, myrrh, spices, and precious metals, linking the Arabian Peninsula to Europe, India, and East Asia. The Dhofar region, with its unique climate and fertile land, produced some of the finest frankincense in the world, making it highly sought after in ancient markets….
MUSCAT: The seminar in Al Buraimi began with a presentation by Khalid bin Saeed Al Shuaibi, Head of the Nazdar program, who reviewed the program’s key achievements. These included the launch of the National Investment Strategy, Invest Easy Lounge, the Investment Incentives Guide, and the Investor Residency Program. Al Shuaibi also elaborated on efforts to…
MUSCAT: Oman is taking part in the Sixth Forum of Ministers of the Environment in Asia and the Pacific, held in Fiji, as part of its role as president of the United Nations Environment Assembly. This significant gathering brings together regional leaders and environmental policymakers to deliberate on urgent ecological concerns facing the region and…
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Muscat Governorate has confiscated over 300 school supplies and children’s items deemed offensive to religious values. Authorities reported that a total of 347 products, including toys and school accessories featuring skull prints and other inappropriate symbols, were removed from various commercial establishments. These items were found to violate…
MUSCAT: Jebel Samhan, located in the Dhofar Governorate, is home to one of the Arabian Peninsula’s rare volcanic areas, featuring lava fields, volcanic cones, and rugged terrain formed by ancient eruptions. The region’s unique geological formations attract scientists, geologists, and adventure enthusiasts keen to study volcanic activity and the effects of past lava flows on…
MUSCAT: The Arabian leopard, one of the rarest big cats in the world, continues to survive in Oman’s remote mountainous regions, though its population remains critically low. These elusive predators are highly secretive and have adapted to rugged terrain, making sightings extremely rare. Conservationists emphasize that their survival depends on protecting natural habitats from human…
