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May 31
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Oman's Tallest Flagpole, Fiery Weather &...

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This week on the LovinMuscat Podcast, we salute the brand-new 126m flagpole standing tall in Al Amerat, chat about surviving Oman’s 45°C heatwave without turning into toast, and share cheeky tips for enjoying Eid Al Adha—including why 5:50 AM prayers might just be your new best friend. It’s hot, hilarious, and oh-so-Muscat!

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