Oman

Natural wealth poor, culturally, historically, geographically rich, Oman remains true to its traditions

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Stigma of Disability in Oman: It’s All of Our Shame

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

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

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

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

Oman’s ‘Extraordinary Women’ Conference: No Ordinary Event

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The conference certainly had an intriguing title but what would it actually deliver? …

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