Scientists uncover an unknown microorganism hidden in desert rocks for millennia. This could impact climate science, ...

During the Khareef monsoon season, arid plains burst into valleys of emerald green, a sight so surreal that Chinese expatriates have dubbed the region the "Middle Eastern Jiuzhaigou," after China's ...

In the far south of Oman, the Dhofar Mountains rise dramatically from the desert plains, forming the backbone of one of Asia’s most remarkable and unexpected ecosystems: the desert cloud forest.

The property includes five aflaj irrigation systems and is representative of some 3,000 such systems still in use in Oman. The origins of this system of irrigation may date back to AD 500, but ...

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an unknown microbiological life form. Unusually small ...

The ear-splitting roar of his jet ski fills the air as Hamza al-Hamm thunders past, kicking up plumes of water -- not at the ...

Muscat: The winter season in Dhofar Governorate has established itself as a premier tourist attraction, showcasing the region ...

one of the world’s great desert mountain ranges. With an average of 20-25km a day, depending on the terrain, time and strength needed to cross it, youths from Oman, KSA, Jordan and the UK as ...

Whether you’re hiking through stunning canyons, sipping Arabic coffee by the sea, or stargazing in the desert, Oman is bound to capture your heart. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags ...