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Muscat; Oman’s rapidly changing capital

Dust Storm for Oman

Posted on March 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Dust Storms in Oman occasionally come from the north, either Iran or Pakistan.

Here is the frontal edge of the current storm as it crosses the Sea of Oman Continue reading →

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Astana Philharmonic Orchestra in Oman

Posted on March 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

It was good to watch the Astana Philharmonic Orchestra who gave an evening concert at Al Bustan.

Indira Gabdelova-Kaziyeva

Indira Gabdelova-Kaziyeva

The night was a mix of short musical pieces, longer concerto/suite and dance.

All seemed especially Continue reading →

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Tour of Oman 2012 final day Sunday

Posted on February 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We made it onto the Corniche in Muttrah to watch Marcel Kittel win the final stage of the Tour of Oman 2012.

Tour of Oman Muttrah Corniche 2012

Tour of Oman Muttrah Corniche 2012

Despite winning two stages it wasn’t him but was Peter Velits who won overall victory.

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Tour of Oman 2012 day 4

Posted on February 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn lead on day 4 of the Tour of Oman cycle race.

TOUR OF OMAN Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn

TOUR OF OMAN Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn

They were more than 3 minutes ahead Continue reading →

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Tour of Oman Schedule

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Tour of Oman bike race is starting on Tuesday in Muscat Oman – here is the schedule with all times GMT

Tuesday    14/02/2012   TOUR of OMAN at Muscat Palace to Huwquain 16:00 – 20:00
Wednesday    15/02/2012    TOUR of OMAN Sur to Wadi Dayqah 16:30 – 20:00
Thursday    16/02/2012    TOUR of OMAN Wadi bani Kharus to Muscat Airport 16:40 – 20:00
Friday    17/02/2012    TOUR of OMAN Bid Bid to Wadi Kabir Muscat – 16:45 – 20:00
Saturday    18/02/2012    TOUR of OMAN Royal Opera House Muscat to Jebel Akhdar – 16:00 – 20:00
Sunday    19/02/2012    TOUR of OMAN Al Khawd to Muttrah Corniche 16:00 – 19:00

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Traditional Medicine at Muscat Festival

Posted on February 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Cupping

Cupping

I had a nice visit to Qurm Park to enjoy the 2012 Muscat Festival. Continue reading →

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