Sultanate of Oman
City of Muscat, Oman
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Country FlagThe Sultanate of Oman (Standard Arabic: سلطنة عُمان) is a country in Southwest Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea in the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman in the northeast. The country also contains Madha, an enclave enclosed by the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam, an exclave also separated by Emirati territory.

Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadi's deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring GCC nations (Wadis in particular). Jebel Shams is Oman's tallest mountain, highest point, and is a popular destination for camping. Most of the major malls are located in Muscat, the capital. The largest mall in the country is the Muscat City Centre which was built by Majid Futtaim, an Emirati business man. Other popular tourist activities include sand skiing in the desert, mountain-climbing, camel racing, and camping.

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The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is the Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival; however it is held in August in Salalah, Dhofar. During this latter event, mountains are packed as a result of the cool breeze weather during that period of time which rarely occurres in Muscat. Cities and Towns in Oman include Adam, Bahla, Barka, Buraimi, Duqm, Haima, Ibra, Ibri, Jalan Bani,  Bu Hassan, Khasab, Mad'ha, Masirah, Matrah, Mudhaybi, Mudhaireb, Muscat, Nizwa, Quriyat, Raysut, Rustaq, Ruwi, Saham, Shinas, Saiq, Salalah, Seeb, Sohar, Sumail, Sur, Suwaiq, Thumrait
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What News is making headlines in Muscat & the Sultanate of Oman?
Times Of Oman

Royal decree on transfer, postings of ambassadors
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has issued Royal Decree as follows.
Leaders of several nations greet HM
MUSCAT — On the occasion of the blessed Renaissance Day (23rd July Anniversary), His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received cables of greetings from His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain
UAE undersecretary leaves after visit
MUSCAT — Lieutenant-General Saif bin Abdullah Al Sha’far, undersecretary in the Interior Ministry in the United Arab Emirates, left for home yesterday, winding up his two-day official visit to the Sultanate.
Mantheri, Isa’ee, Ma’amari, Sayyid Badr greet HM
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received cables of greetings from Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, chairman of the State Council Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Isa’ee, chairman of the Majlis Al Shura Lieutenant-General Malik bin Suleiman Al Ma’amari, inspector-general of police and customs and Sayyid Badr bin Saud Al Hareb, minister responsible for defence affairs, on the occasion of the blessed July 23rd anniversary.
A day to rejoice and relish
IT’S July 23, the day Oman’s blessed Renaissance began to unfold nearly four decades ago. This wonderful moment has come to visit us once again. And look what it has brought: A moment to cherish, prosperous today and a heart-warming promise of an even better tomorrow.
A change called miracle!
MUSCAT — It is a journey that started 38 years ago on a wobbly track, which today stands on a solid foundation, laid down with clear objectives by a great and wise leader, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who took over the reign, setting out many visionary and long-term targets, tailored with a roadmap for his people, which they have used to build this nation.
HM pardons 281 prisoners
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces and Police, has pardoned a number of prisoners convicted of different crimes, on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Renaissance Day.
HM greets Mubarak
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the occasion of the July 23 revolution anniversary.
New border pact with UAE signed
MUSCAT — The Sultanate and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday signed the final draft of maps pertaining to the border agreement signed on June 22, 2002, which covers the Oman/UAE border sector from Eastern Al Oqaidat to Al Dara.
Higher Education Institutions Exhibition opens
MUSCAT — The Higher Education Institutions Exhibition 2008 was opened at Oman International Exhibitions Centre yesterday under the auspices of Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, secretary-general of the Council of Ministers.