by Ahmed Al Harthi | Mar 20, 2026 | Culture
Henna in Eid: A Cherished Tradition in Oman Henna, made from the plant Lawsonia inermis, is an important part of cultural traditions across many regions. However, in Oman, its significance becomes especially clear during Eid celebrations, where it plays a central role...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Mar 17, 2026 | Events
The Rose Season Begins: Al Jabal Al Akhdar Welcomes the Rose Spring Festival 2026 Every spring, the mountains of Al Jabal Al Akhdar burst into color as thousands of roses bloom across its terraced farms. In 2026, this breathtaking natural event will once again be...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Mar 9, 2026 | General
The Gulf’s Quiet Powerbroker: Inside Sultan Haitham’s Diplomatic Push to Stop the War In a Middle East increasingly engulfed by conflict, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman stands out as a leader who has successfully steered his country toward safety, sparing it...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Mar 7, 2026 | General
Amid Missiles and Closed Skies: The Inside Story of Oman Air’s Role in Repatriating 90,000+ Stranded Travelers The crisis began on February 28, 2026, with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Gulf. This...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Mar 6, 2026 | General
Two Wings of Strategy: Oman’s Oil Strength and Aviation Ambition How the Sultanate Leverages Energy Strength and Aviation Growth to Become a Regional Powerhouse March 2026 Oman is rapidly cementing its position as a strategic economic and aviation hub in the...
