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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
The Stigma of Disability in Oman: It’s All of Our Shame
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: My recent experience in Canada has made the plight of disabled people in Oman all the sharper. It's time to act. …
Omani Tabloid ‘In Hot Water’ Over Gay Article
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The furore over a piece describing the everyday life of a gay individual in Oman shows no signs of dying down. …
A Bright Future: An Encounter With Dhofar’s Youth
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: I was initially very nervous about presenting to young Omani high school students but what an inspiration they are.…
A Rainy Ramadan in Salalah: Of Caffeine, Vimto and Tourists
Six days down and approximately 23 more to go if the moon…
Oman’s ‘Extraordinary Women’ Conference: No Ordinary Event
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The conference certainly had an intriguing title but what would it actually deliver? …
