MUSCAT (Reuters) - The coastal Arab nation of Oman is the unlikely center of a thriving African music scene with roots stretching back centuries and across the seas to Zanzibar. The Omani empire in ...

Fishing in Dhofar is serious business. About 50 percent of the population reportedly makes their living from the fishing industry. Fishing isn’t just waiting around for a big catch, especially when ...

The Omani Student Union (OSU) celebrated on Saturday for the 54th annual National Omani Day featuring authentic Omani cuisine, traditional music and cultural displays. The displays were through a ...

A world premiere, Arab headliners and large-scale family shows feature in the new season at the Royal Opera House Muscat. Running from October to May, the programme has more than 50 events and ...

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To kick off the fishing season that starts in September and goes through April, people from Dhofar, Oman, perform traditional rituals and songs. There are hymns and centuries-old melodies. Depending ...