FeatureSalalah, Oman: The Green Monsoon, Wildlife, and Desert Equilibrium
In the southern region of Oman, the city of Salalah and its surrounding hills and coastal plains offer a unique ecosystem where monsoon breezes…
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Omar Al-Rashid
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FeatureSamā’il, Oman: The Falaj Networks and the Daily Rhythm of the Al Dakhiliyah Valleys
In the Al Dakhiliyah governorate of Oman, Samā’il sustains its daily life among ancient palm groves, community irrigation systems, and a landscape where sustainability…
FeatureAs Suwayq, Oman: Daily Life and Mobility Between the Batinah Coast and Inland Routes
In the North Batinah Governorate, As Suwayq organises its daily movements between coastal highways, traditional markets and the steady rhythm of local communities.
Feature‘Ibrī, Oman: Reading the Sea from an Inland Plateau
In the governorate of Ad Dhahirah, ‘Ibrī sits on an arid plateau at around 359 metres, where maritime adventure is measured not in waves…
FeatureIzkī, Oman: How Life Works in an Inland Oasis Without a Railway
In Ad Dakhiliyah, at around 547 metres above sea level, Izkī grew among date palms, irrigation channels and mud-brick villages. The railway never arrived,…
FeatureAl Khābūrah, Oman: A Fishing Port Where Heritage Is Measured in Tides
On the coast of North Al Batinah, Al Khābūrah lives from fishing, transit trade and a maritime memory still passed down at the quay.…
FeatureAl Buraymi, Oman: The Border Oasis Where Life Is Measured in Palms and Water Channels
In northern Oman, Al Buraymi blends a historic oasis, a market that shapes the week and a border that has marked its character. A…
FeatureAdam, Oman: A Town Living Between the Oasis and the Highway
In Oman's interior, Adam blends the green of a historic oasis with the bustle of a crossroads. A journey through its heritage, daily life,…
FeatureMuscat, Oman: The Urban Landscape That Shapes Everyday Life
Oman's capital blends arid mountains, white architecture and a historic port where the city's rhythm is set by light, tide and breeze. A journey…
FeatureArid peaks and conservation: the green metamorphosis of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates
A deep exploration of the Hajar massif, where national ecotourism and sustainability strategies are redefining the relationship between modern development, mountain biodiversity, and local…