Background: In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world and has preserved a long-standing political and military relationship with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries.
April 28th 2008Middle East » Oman » Nizwa Wadi Shab
'Wadi' means 'dry river bed' (Wadi Shab is actually a wet river bed, a beautiful emerald green oasis in the desert).
Wadi Shab is wadi in Oman and located between the capital Muscat and ... 6 photos[full story]
April 8th 2008Middle East » Oman » Nizwa Driving tips for Oman:
1) Beware the rotaries. Arabs love rotaries. I don't think I saw a single stop light in Oman outside of Muscat. The only rule in a rotary is if you are in it, you have righ ... 5 photos[full story]
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