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

Marwan kicks off Monday, October 12th, 2026, covering the grand opening of a major international digital innovation conference in Muscat. We also unpack Royal Oman Police updates on advanced speed radar installations across main highways, fresh Ministry of Commerce data on surgin ... Show More

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, detailing Muscat hosting the 8th ICAO Middle East Regional Aviation Safety Summit. We also cover the Ministry of Labour issuing a brand-new regulatory framework for non-Omani labour recruitment agencies, Duqm Special Ec ... Show More

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, highlighting the official final deadline today for 2027 electronic Hajj registration. We also cover the exciting announcement of the 12th Muscat International Film Festival set for early 2027, Royal Oman Police weekend ... 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

Turkey, trimmings, and sampling snacks with Santa…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<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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