Festivals, and Fast Cars: This Week in O...

Marwan kicks off Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, counting down to Thursday's official public holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. We also cover crucial Royal Oman Police traffic safety warnings for long weekend travel, the final peak days of the Khareef Salalah season, and commun ... Show More

Marwan kicks off the new week on Monday, August 24th, 2026, celebrating Shawqi Sultan receiving the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from King Charles. We also cover a court ruling ordering a company to pay 3,600 OMR after substituting a promotional prize car with ... Show More

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, wishing His Highness Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham a very happy 36th birthday. We also cover severe new legal penalties for exploiting children or domestic workers on social media, a breathtaking mural of Late Sultan ... Show More

Anthony Bourdain takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman, finding a peaceful land of remarkable beauty that defies expectations. Original Airdate: Season 9, 2017. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More

A quick dive into the week, from Qatar’s support for Saudi Arabia’s hosting of US-Ukraine talks, to Ramadan vibes with Iftar boxes and initiatives, some cool weekend events, must-visit mosques in Qatar for Taraweeh prayers, and a look into a TikToker’s take on being a woman in Qa ... Show More

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<p>It’s Road Trip Week! Dylan hops in a (virtual) car and embarks on a Great American Road Trip. Along the way, Atlas Obscura staffers recommend their favorite road trip stops – from a strange doll hospital, to a massive sculpture only visible during certain times of year, to a m ... Show More

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