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Tropical Cyclone Mekunu approaches Dhofar Oman

Cyclone Mekunu approaches Dhofar Oman and has formed to the south of the southern Oman coast of Dhofar. This Cyclone is relatively weak, with the ‘eye’ disintegrating and forward speed of less than 10kmph. However, the ocean surface temperature remains at over 31c and this will certainly provide an increase in the energy of the … Continue reading “Tropical Cyclone Mekunu approaches Dhofar Oman”

About Tony Tony writes about Arabia and leads tours through the region

Oman Books by Tony Walsh, author about Oman and Arabia. Bradt Guide Oman Edition 5 – 2022 For over 30 years, I worked in Arabia. Initially, I worked in retailing – including managing stores for the British franchised BHS department store group in Saudi Arabia. Subsequently, I ran my own import, wholesale & retail business in Oman. … Continue reading “About Tony Tony writes about Arabia and leads tours through the region“

Oman’s Top 5 things to do in May

May can often be Oman’s hottest month and temperatures over 40c are frequent. This means that Oman’s Top 5 things in May activities need to be selected to take the heat into account. Also consider that in 2019 Ramadhan runs from 5th May – 4th June.  Though spending time in one of Oman’s almost innumerable

Car Drops off an Australian Ferry

The original ferries to Masirah Island in Oman are Landing Craft Tank (LCT) type roll-on roll-off ferries. Their shallow flat base makes them ideal to navigate the sand bars between the Oman mainland and Masirah Island. In Australia the crossing to Fraser Island is a similar distance, around 20kms,  and sea condition. Fortunately on the many … Continue reading “Car Drops off an Australian Ferry”