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Unwanted Advice in Dhofar: It’s a ‘Love Thing’

Unwanted Advice in Dhofar: It’s a ‘Love Thing’

DHOFARI GUCCI: On a recent visit to a supermarket I was confronted by someone I didn’t know who wanted to change my life. It’s an all too common occurrence

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Immune to ‘Planning’: The Curious Dhofari Disease

Immune to ‘Planning’: The Curious Dhofari Disease

DHOFARI GUCCI: If the Swiss are at one end of the planning spectrum then my fellow Dhofaris at the furthest extreme

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Women’s Rights in Oman: A Depressing Conversation

Women’s Rights in Oman: A Depressing Conversation

DHOFARI GUCCI: A workplace discussion with two educated young men regarding the role of women in my country left me distressed and sad

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Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System

Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System

DHOFARI GUCCI: It’s illogical, unfair and costly so maybe it’s time to look anew at the “maghboor’, Oman’s dowry system

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Oman’s Eid Holiday Furore: It’s Time to ‘Get Real’

Oman’s Eid Holiday Furore: It’s Time to ‘Get Real’

DHOFARI GUCCI: It used to be ‘holiday heaven’ in Oman. Not any more and it’s no bad thing really.

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‘Cover Up Now’: Oman’s Islamists Target School Girls

‘Cover Up Now’: Oman’s Islamists Target School Girls

DHOFARI GUCCI: A disturbing propaganda campaign is being spread throughout schools in Dhofar.

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Mumbo Jumbo in Oman: Black Magic Still A Force

Mumbo Jumbo in Oman: Black Magic Still A Force

DHOFARI GUCCI: I know of a recent, rather unpleasant incident which occurred in Dhofar. It’s a reminder that even in the early 21st century black magic lives on in Oman

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‘Insulting the Sultan in Oman’: A Balanced View

‘Insulting the Sultan in Oman’:  A Balanced View

DHOFARI GUCCI: It’s well worth reading a just released article by ‘Foreign Policy’ on what’s currently happening in Oman.

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Tribal Clashes in Salalah: ‘All So Medieval’

Tribal Clashes in Salalah: ‘All So Medieval’

DHOFARI GUCCI: There’s no point covering our eyes, ears and mouths and pretend it doesn’t exist. A recent clash shows the strength of Oman’s tribalism

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Omani Bloggers: More Questions than Answers

Omani Bloggers: More Questions than Answers

DHOFARI GUCCI: I’m not interested in being plucked out of my home in the middle of the night for a post I wrote two years ago. Must I go through every single blog post and review it?

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The Ultimate Price Will Be Paid for ‘Honor Killing’

The Ultimate Price Will Be Paid for ‘Honor Killing’

DHOFARI GUCCI: Salalah has been buzzing about this particular case for over a year. Resolution, it appears, is at hand.

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Oman: The Trouble With Male/Female Friendship

Oman: The Trouble With Male/Female Friendship

DHOFARI GUCCI: I live in a very conservative society where male/female friendship is frowned upon.

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The Arab Spring in Salalah: A Success Story

The Arab Spring in Salalah: A Success Story

DHOFARI GUCCI: It’s a year since the Arab Spring hit Salalah and the results have been impressive.

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Female Circumcision in Oman: Please, Ministry of Health, Do SOMETHING!

Female Circumcision in Oman: Please, Ministry of Health, Do SOMETHING!

DHOFARI GUCCI: My blood’s boiling following the news that a friend’s sister’s baby has been circumcised. It’s time for the Ministry of Health to take action.

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Oman’s Grand Mufti Condemns Opera House

Oman’s Grand Mufti Condemns Opera House

NADIA: The Grand Mufti of Oman has deemed it unacceptable for Muslims to visit the newly opened Royal Opera House in Muscat. Much debate has ensued.