The Clipper Odyssey visits the Arabian Peninsula

Posted on January 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Last year I gave a series of talks on Oman in a wonderful cruise on the Island Sky from Salalah to past Abu Dhabi. This year the American company Zegrahm is doing a similar cruise travelling between Muscat and Bahrain and has invited me Continue reading →

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Tour of Oman 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Looking forward to the Tour of Oman 2012

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Oman Air’s new CEO

Posted on January 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Oman Air over Oman's Mountains

Oman Air over Oman's Mountains

Oman’ national airline Oman Air now has a new CEO. Continue reading →

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Wedding near Muscat

Posted on January 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment
The Three Omani Bridegrooms

The Three Omani Bridegrooms

In a splendid room, thick with the fragrance of Frankincense, I was pleased to join over Two Hundred witnesses for the wedding “Mulkah” of a friend and two of his cousins held near Muscat Oman. Dressed in traditional Continue reading →

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Gazelles and Dhows in Dhofar

Posted on January 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

It was a nice surprise to see the familiar face of Allesandro near Salalah.

Allesandro and Dhow

Allesandro and Dhow

He had previously worked on the Jewel of Muscat and was now restoring a Dhow called “The Wolf”. Another enjoyable encounter was with Continue reading →

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James Blunt in Muscat Oman

Posted on January 3, 2012 by | 2 Comments

James Blunt will be playing again in Muscat on Wednesday 12th 15th (thanks Leah) February.

James Blunt in Muscat Oman

James Blunt in Muscat Oman

It was great when he came a couple of years ago and I guess that until the Intercontinental is redeveloped it will continue to be the venue of choice for musical acts who dont fit the genre for the Royal Opera House .

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