Muscat – A new Assouline travel title celebrating Oman’s heritage, culture and landscapes was launched in London on November 24 as part of National Day events held by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. Titled Oman Odyssey, the book forms part of Assouline’s global travel series and […]
Muscat – A new Assouline travel title celebrating Oman’s heritage, culture and landscapes was launched in London on November 24 as part of National Day events held by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.
Titled Oman Odyssey, the book forms part of Assouline’s global travel series and presents an exploration of the country’s history, traditions and natural settings through narrative and photography. The ministries said the publication aims to deepen international understanding of Oman’s cultural significance and geographic diversity.
The launch took place at Maison Assouline, the publisher’s flagship space in London. The private event featured Omani hospitality and drew guests from cultural, media and publishing circles.
The book is available for pre-order and will soon be sold online and at major retail outlets worldwide.
Assouline is an independent luxury book publisher, retailer, and lifestyle brand founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline.
Muscat – A group of hikers from Al Awabi in South Batinah completed a 65km mountain trek on November 24 to mark National Day, carrying the national flag throughout the journey in a display of pride and endurance. Participants included Sami Ali al Bahri, Majdi Salim al Bahri, Amir Saeed al Bahri and Mazen al […]
Muscat – An Omani student’s innovation is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the lives of people with visual impairments. Nahiya Nasser al Hammadani, a student at Sohar University’s College of Information Technology, has designed Sense Glasses — a smart assistive device that helps visually impaired users identify their […]
Nizwa – A rare showcase of Royal automotive heritage opened last week at the Oman Across Ages Museum, offering visitors a close view of some of the sultanate’s most iconic and historically significant vehicles. Held in cooperation with the Royal Cars Museum, the exhibition was inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Hilal bin Said al Hajri, […]
Muscat – North Sharqiyah governorate has invited bids for the construction of the strategic Wushag Road, a project aimed at improving road connectivity and reducing travel time between key wilayats in the region. An official at the Office of the Governor said the proposed road will link the wilayats of Ibra and Dema wa al […]
Muscat – Oman’s economy has entered a new phase of expansion, supported by rising non-oil activity, strong investment inflows and the accelerated execution of the current Five-Year Plan, according to H E Dr Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of Economy. H E Saqri said Oman has successfully moved beyond the post-pandemic recovery phase and […]
Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) will begin a tourism roadshow in China on Monday, launching workshops in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou as part of efforts to strengthen its presence in Asian markets and expand cooperation with key sector partners. The delegation will be led by H E Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidi, […]
Flag-bearing hikers finish 16-hour trek to mark National day
Omani student develops assistive tech for the blind
Royal automotive heritage goes on rare public display
North Sharqiyah invites bids for strategic Wushag Road project
Non-oil growth drives Oman’s economic momentum: H E Saqri
Oman targets Chinese market with roadshow and direct flight