Est. July 2017
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The Practical
No. 008

Life.

[noun]

Health, everyday guides, occasions – the practical rhythms that shape ordinary life in Oman.

343 articles

“ the ordinary is the subject ”


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    Muscat Greater Structure Plan: Shaping the Future of Oman’s Capital

    Introduction The Muscat Greater Structure Plan is a transformative urban development strategy designed to guide the future growth of Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. Officially launched on May 7, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, the plan represents a key milestone aligned with Oman Vision […]

    Ahmed Al Harthi
  • Oman’s Tightrope: Balancing Tehran and Washington to Defuse a Maritime Crisis

    From its capital in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman has intensified its historic role as a regional mediator—leveraging diplomatic channels with both Tehran and Washington to navigate a major maritime crisis. A Mediating Role Forged Over Decades Oman has long served as a bridge between Western powers and Iran, using neutrality and constructive engagement to […]

  • Before Frankincense Forgets Itself: Inside Oman’s Genetic Library

    A small team in Muscat is freezing the DNA of Arabian horses, the seeds of wild Boswellia, and the spores of fungi science has only just identified. The brief is plain: keep a record of Omani life that outlasts Omani climate. The Mawared centre, run under the Research Council and Innovation Authority, is not a […]

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