by Ahmed Al Harthi | Nov 17, 2025 | History
Ahmad bin Said al-Busaidi (1694 – 15 December 1783) was the founder of the Al Bu Said dynasty, which continues to rule the Sultanate of Oman today. His reign marked the end of political chaos and foreign occupation, ushering in an era of unity, maritime revival, and...
by Hassan | Aug 8, 2025 | Culture, History
Faces of the Desert: The Cultural Story Behind the Omani Burqa in 1905 Faces of the Desert: The Cultural Story Behind the Omani Burqa in 1905 Introduction: A Portrait Etched in Dust and Time In 1905, long before Oman’s modern rebirth under Sultan Qaboos, the Sultanate...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Aug 5, 2025 | History
New Book Exposes Portugal’s Failed Colonial Ambitions in Oman’s Dhofar Written by: Atefa Saleh A groundbreaking new book titled “The Portuguese Presence in the Arabian Sea and Its Impact on the Dhofar Region of Oman: A Historical and Documentary Study” has been...
by Ahmed Al Harthi | Jul 12, 2025 | Attractions, History
Dhofar: The Land of Frankincense and Ancient Civilizations | OmanGo Travel Dhofar: The Land of Frankincense and Ancient Civilizations – A Cultural and Historical Journey Discover the soul of Oman through Dhofar’s ancient trade cities, spiritual tombs, and timeless...
by Hassan | Jul 11, 2025 | Culture, History
Two Lands, One Tree: Omani and Californian Dates Two Lands, One Tree: Exploring the Cultural and Historic Ties Between Omani and Californian Dates In the stillness of the desert, a single tree rises—a symbol of endurance, nourishment, and heritage. For millennia, the...
by Ruqaya Al Kindi | Jun 18, 2025 | Culture, History
Means of Communication in Oman Before the Technological and Internet Revolution By – Ruqaya Al Kindi (@ruqaya.alkindi) Life Before Modern Communication Before the modern renaissance era in the Sultanate of Oman, which began when His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin...
