Female Genital Mutilation: Still Major Issue in Oman
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The last time I raised this issue publicly the reaction was overwhelming but 'woman with the incense burner' still prowls hospitals in Dhofar …
Burqa Tradition Dies in Dhofar: Not Soon Enough
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: I've only worn a burqa once and that's more than enough times. Its appearance in Dhofar is getting increasingly more rare. …
The Mall Arrives: Is It The End of ‘Old’ Salalah?
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: A cinema, a decent cup of coffee, people watching - all great. So why does my heart sink at the arrival of Salalah's first mall. …
The Vacation: Throwing Off ‘Our Invisible Chains’
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: We sat on a beach and wondered 'what if?'. I asked 'why not?' and from then things were never going to be the same again. …
Birkat Al Mawz: Oman’s ‘Totally Cool’ Ghost Town
SARAH WALTON: They don't make it easy for you to reach some of Oman's tourist treasures but with a little effort you'll find it. Certainly worth the trouble. …
‘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. …
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…
My 10-Point Plan To Rid Oman’s Roads of Carnage
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Enforcement of rules is essential if the daily horror that occurs on Oman's roads is to be minimised. Here are my suggestions. …
The Salalah ‘Invasion’: Some Planning Please
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: We're all suffering from post-invasion stress in Dhofar following the unprecedented influx of tourists during Eid. …
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? …
