Tony Walsh – author on Oman & Arabia
What to do in February Oman – some suggestions.
By far the most comprehensive is the Continue reading “What to do in February Oman Free to enjoy outdoor activities in Oman & a Night at the Opera“
Buying a souvenir of Oman can be problematic, with a key question ‘is it authentic’? John Kerry was seen shopping for gifts in Mutrah Souq with lots of advice givers, emphasising the problem of choosing carefully. However one area has been dealt with today the Omani dishdasha – Oman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry have today issued details to support a Ministerial Decision issued last year.
You can Continue reading “Omani dishdasha – the Five Approved Designs”
Any organisation which had supplied work such as the superb Carpet of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque would wish to sign the work. The company which created the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque’s principal carpet managed to do just that and wove into the carpet their details.
The high density of thread in the Grand Mosque Carpet , over 250 knots per sq inch, and extraordinary craftswomanship Continue reading “CARPET SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE visitors to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat are in for a treat with this carpet“
The Oman government has refuted that it is holding negotiations (in Arabic) with other GCC states regarding a deposit of Billions of Dollars into the Oman Central Bank by them.
This comes after Oman Continue reading “Oman’s media and Reuters publish contradictory reports.”
In what may be one of the more unexpected media pairings, Vogue (USA) and the Daily Mirror (UK) are recommending Oman 
as a must visit destination in 2017. Upmarket and Massmarket both Continue reading “Oman is a must visit destination according to Vogue and the Daily Mirror”
Manah Oman has one of the Sultanate’s most complete remaining mud-bricks towns.
About 163kms southeast of Muscat, the mud town is on Continue reading “MANAH OMAN”
The Oman government has published the Budget for 2017. Not unexpectedly, given the country’s reliance on oil, it shows a substantial deficit which is anticipated to be 28% of Government Revenue. The deficit during the remaining years of the government’s 5-year plan to 2020 is again projected to remain between 25-30% each year. The government is anticipating a rise in its expenditure from a projected Omani Rials (OMR) 11,165Billion in 2017 to (OMR) 14,100 in 2020.
This will partially be supported by a Continue reading “Oman Budget 2017”
Day Twelve in Oman coincides with New Years Day. What better start to the New Year than to see the sun-rise on the year’s first day and what better place than at Ras Al Jinz Arabia’s most easterly place.
The promontory Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas in Oman Day Twelve”
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 crossings Ive made to Masirah Island Ive never seen a vehicle drop off – like this one to Fraser Island Australia Continue reading “Car Drops off an Australian Ferry”
Its inconceivable to spend several days in Oman, let alone 12,
without spending Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas in Oman Day Eleven”
In the government services area that is bisected by Maydan Al Fath St is the largest of the original Royal Police Stations (ROP) in Muscat.
Next to the Oil Terminal, main accident Hospital, Police Sports Stadium and Law College, Continue reading “First woman head of police station in Oman”
Writing the revision for the Bradt Guide to Oman I needed not only focus on finishing the text & maps but also change my view point of Oman’s tourism.
Previously, while working in Oman’s tourism, organising a visit Continue reading “Oman’s cultural tourism”
In 2001, Sultan Qaboos set up the project, initially called ‘House of Musical Arts’; subsequently, the name ‘Royal Opera House Muscat ‘ was used, and design started in 2003.
The opera house was opened on October 12, 2011 by Continue reading “Royal Opera House Muscat”
There are many Fantastic Beaches in Oman which offers Beach Lovers soft-white sand, warm seas and perhaps best of all, many will be deserted until you arrive.
In the far north of the Sultanate the small town of Bukha Continue reading “7 Fantastic Beaches in Oman”
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