Podcasts about nizwa

In this episode we discuss what is perhaps the most famous and distinctive invention of Middle Eastern and North African hydraulic engineering is the qanāt (also known as foggaras, khettāras, and aflāj): an underground tunnel dug horizontally into a hillside to harvest water from the water table. Speakers: Majid Labbaf Khaneiki and Louise Rayne. Majid Khaneiki is a human geographer who specializes in traditional irrigation and hydro-social cycles in rural communities. He has conducted or cooperated with more than 20 research projects on water issues in Oman, Iran, Iraq, India and Azerbaijan. He is the author of 13 books about traditional water management, water history, qanat system, and Indigenous water knowledge. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Nizwa in Oman, where he works in the field of socio-hydrology and conducts a research project on the interplay between water systems and social structures Oman's local communities. Louise Rayne is Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow in School of History Classics and Archaeology. She has a background in both Archaeology and Geography (joint PhD), especially remote sensing. Originally working in the Middle East on water management archaeology of Syria and Iraq, she is now also working in North Africa on remote sensing of land-use change, especially traditional water management and desertification. This episode was produced by Edmund Hayes and Jouke Heringa. Further reading M. L. Khaneiki, Cultural Dynamics of Water in Iranian Civilization (Springer, 2020). Rayne, L.; Gatto, M.C.; Abdulaati, L.; Al-Haddad, M.; Sterry, M.; Sheldrick, N.; Mattingly, D. Detecting Change at Archaeological Sites in North Africa Using Open-Source Satellite Imagery. Remote Sens. 2020, 12, 3694. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12223694 A. A. S., Yazdi, & M. L. Khaneiki, Qanat knowledge: Construction and maintenance (Springer, 2010). Edmund Hayes twitter.com/Hedhayes20 https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmund-hayes-490913211/ https://leidenuniv.academia.edu/EdmundHayes https://hcommons.org/members/ephayes/ Abbasid History Podcast is sponspored by IHRC Bookshop Listeners get a 15% discount on all purchases online and in-store.  Visit IHRC bookshop at shop.ihrc.org and use discount code AHP15 at checkout.  Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC bookshop for details. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast

Sarah Davis survived hippo attacks, being arrested and detained and running lethal rapids. She travelled through a country on the brink of civil war and in the background was dealing with the risk of kidnap.The trip included over 1,000km of rafting, followed by 3,000km of kayaking and Sarah became the first woman to lead an expedition down this mighty river. Along the way, she immersed herself in the fascinating local cultures of the five countries she travelled through: Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Egypt.Sarah then went on to paddle 2500km down the Murray River.She then swapped paddles for pedals and in 2021 cycled across Australia, which included crossing sand dunes and battling 40°C days while losing count of the number of flat tyres she and her cycle buddy Tara had during their testing 4700- kilometre journey. Earlier this Sarah headed to the Middle East where she bike-packed solo 1600km through Oman. During this adventure, she felt that being out of her comfort zone wasn't as familiar as it used to be. She has decided to do something about it. She's also writing her next book: Gulp! How to Embrace Risk and Live Boldly. Bringing these together Sarah is embarking on a year of ‘Gulps': 52 things that'll take her into the unknown, uncertain and uncomfortable.Delving into Sarah's incredible encounters with danger, her bold expeditions across deserts and rivers, and her unyielding determination to push past fear. Stay tuned as we uncover Sarah's extraordinary journey, her fearless spirit, and her mission to inspire others to embrace risk and live boldly. Get ready to be captivated by an episode packed with exhilarating escapades and invaluable life lessons.Link to book: https://rb.gy/db4iw3www.sarahjdavis.com | IG @sarahpaddlesFollow the podcasthttps://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcastOnemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPleaseNow on YouTubehttps://rb.gy/xzrvlxTimestamps00:00 Switched from running to paddling due to injuries and arthritis, now into long-distance ocean paddling with a focus on expeditions.05:58 Received concise project plan guidance led to unexpected fulfillment using professional skills for a passion project.11:06 Delaying posts due to being tracked, sought professional help for safety concerns.18:54 Prepared for river kayaking, cautious of hippos.25:05 Encountering a frantic hippo, learning to think creatively under pressure.29:20 Subjected to house arrest, passports and phones confiscated, confrontational encounter with chief prosecutor.36:26 Dave's valuable feedback provided reassurance and confidence.40:08 Paolo navigated rapids in Rwanda and Tanzania, facing challenges with scouting due to drone licensing difficulties.47:18 Desire to take on challenge despite self-doubt.51:03 Traveled from Uganda to Sudan for exploration and kayaking.55:25 Embrace discomfort to grow and expand comfort zone.01:04:52 Person reminisces about announcing plans, feeling doubtful, and waiting for criticism.01:09:45 The text describes a difficult kayak trip during hot weather, encountering snakes, and having a bad Christmas.01:15:39 Difficulty crossing narrow river section with boats, trouble finding campsite.01:17:14 Only child, comfortable alone, met people along the way.01:26:38 Researched trip options, considered paddling, switched to cycling in Oman.01:27:47 They established communication protocols and had emergency contacts, ensuring safety while traveling. Met fellow solo female travelers.01:33:15 Changed plan, cycled coast, visited sinkhole, wadies, Nizwa, desert, camped, watched sunrise in silence, vast desert.01:40:36 Preparing for mental challenge with Nile trip per TED Talk by Tom Chabey.01:46:34 Encouraging action and trust, recognizing privilege.#AdventureTravel #ExtremeSports #RiskTaking #OutdoorAdventure #SoloTravel #Empowerment #OvercomingFear #SoloExpedition #BoldJourney #SurvivalSkills #LivingFearlessly #EmbracingRisk #WildernessExploration #SoloCycling #RiverJourney #NileExpedition #TravelInspiration #SoloKayaking #MentalToughness #ExploringBoundaries 

Kate Adie introduces stories from Russia, Germany, Timor Leste and OmanAt a recent gathering in a gilded hall in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin thanked VIP supporters for his re-election. As he commenced his fifth term in office, he has reminded his voters that the annexation of Crimea is just the beginning of Moscow's ambitions. Steve Rosenberg reflects on how this latest election has emboldened the President but there are voices of opposition willing to take a stand in spite of the consequences.When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged the country was seeing a paradigm shift, or Zeitenwende, in supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia, he did not foresee how this would divide public opinion over Germany's potential involvement in a military campaign. Damien McGuinness reports on the ongoing political rifts in Berlin.Timor Leste has had a troubled history and faces multiple economic and social challenges including malnutrition and rural poverty. But marine scientists are discovering that Timor Leste lies on a vast migration route for a wide range of ocean wildlife, which some hope could fuel a fledgling tourism industry, reports Michelle Jana Chan.And we're in Oman, where a journey to the medieval capital of Nizwa leads to a conversation about the changes for women in the country, with a female driving instructor. Women have been legally allowed to drive in the country for more than 2 decades, unlike its neighbour Saudi Arabia, and a rise in the number of women in the workplace means more women are getting behind the wheel, says Sara Wheeler.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison

Florian und Leo sind zwei Wochen durch den Oman gereist und haben Wadis durchwandert, Wüsten auf dem Kamil durchritten und die lokale Küche genossen!

Overview Confessions of a Knight Errant is a comedic, picaresque novel in the tradition of Don Quixote with a flamboyant cast of characters. Dr. Gary Watson is the picaro, a radical environmentalist and wannabe novelist who has been accused of masterminding a computer hack that wiped out the files of a major publishing company. His Sancho Panza is Kharalombos, a fat, gluttonous Greek dancing teacher, who is wanted by the secret police for cavorting with the daughter of the Big Man of Egypt. Self-preservation necessitates a hurried journey to the refuge of a girls' camp in rural Texas. Then a body turns up nearby that is connected to Middle East antiquities, and they are on the run once more. Gretchen McCullough was raised in Harlingen Texas. After graduating from Brown University in 1984, she taught in Egypt, Turkey and Japan. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and was awarded a teaching Fulbright to Syria from 1997-1999. Her stories, essays and reviews have appeared in The Barcelona Review, Archipelago, National Public Radio, Story South, Guernica, The Common, The Millions, and the LA Review of Books. Translations in English and Arabic have been published in: Nizwa, Banipal, Brooklyn Rail in Translation, World Literature Today and Washington Square Review with Mohamed Metwalli. Her bi-lingual book of short stories in English and Arabic, Three Stories from Cairo, translated with Mohamed Metwalli was published in July 2011 by AFAQ Publishing House, Cairo. A collection of short stories about expatriate life in Cairo, Shahrazad's Tooth, was also published by AFAQ in 2013. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Rhetoric and Composition at the American University in Cairo. Book Website http://www.gretchenmccullough.wix.com/gretchenmccullough Favorites YouTube https://youtu.be/3ff8O98jt3E Transcript Stephen: So today on Discovered Word Smith I have Gretchen McCullough and you may notice if you're on YouTube watching the episode that there's no video because Gretchen is not. Anywhere in this hemisphere of where I'm at or at least I should say this continent. So we had a bit of a spotty connection and we turned off video to make sure we could hear everything. So Gretchen, welcome. How are you doing today? I'm Gretchen: doing great. Thanks for having me on your show. Stephen: Yeah. And I'm excited. So let's jump right into that before we start talking about your book. Tell us a little bit about you. And where you are at the moment. Gretchen: I'm sitting in my bedroom and it's dark outside. It's quite noisy. I live in a really busy part of Cairo. And yeah. That's where I am. It's across the Nile from Tahrir Square where a lot of Americans probably are familiar with Tahrir Square because of the uprising. It's not that far from the square. It's a huge island called Zamalek. And you can walk everywhere in this area. You don't really need a car. It's a neat burrow. There are lots of coffee shops. Yeah. Stephen: Nice. What, why what brought you to Cairo? Gretchen: It's a long odyssey. I taught in Egypt in the 1980s and then I taught in Turkey and then I taught in Japan. And then I went and got an MFA from the university of Alabama. And I had a Fulbright in Syria in 1997 to 99. And. I went back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a year and a friend of mine said, there's a job in Cairo. You're perfect. Why don't you apply? And I did. And I got the job at the American university in Cairo in 2000. And I've been here ever since. Stephen: Gretchen, where are you originally from? Gretchen: I'm originally from Harlingen, Texas. It's called the Rio Grande Valley. It's near the Mexican border, near Brownsville. It's the very tip of Texas. That's where I grew up. I'm from a very small town. Stephen: Big change. Gretchen: Yes. I wanted to get out of that town in 1980 and I didn't realize how far I would go.

Marc a répondu à mon appel à conversation pour nous parler d'Oman qu'il a pu découvrir avec Laetitia lors d'un road trip de 10 jours. Ils n'avaient pas encore d'enfants, mais qu'à cela ne tienne, maintenant qu'ils ont une petite fille de 15 mois, il va pouvoir nous dire ce qu'il referait avec sa fille, ou pas. Marc et Laetitia vivent à Quimper. Pas toujours facile quand on aime le soleil ! Ils vont donc le chercher en voyage, leur grande passion. Ils partagent ensuite leurs aventures, photos et bons conseils sur leur blog Incorrigible Caméléon. On s'envole pour le Golfe Persique à la découverte de Mascate, Misfah, Nizwa, de son magnifique désert et de ses paysages époustouflants. Allez, c'est parti pour le carnet de route de Marc à Oman. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute :) ------------ Pour retrouver Marc site : Incorrigible Cameleon instagram : Incorrigiblecam ------------

Odwiedziliśmy jedną z najstarszych cywilizacji na Półwyspie Arabskim, baśniową, owianą kadzidłem krainę z opowiadań o Sindbadzie Żeglarzu. Przemierzyliśmy fiordy i 100-metrowe wydmy pustyni Wahiba Sands, malownicze doliny: Al-Hamra, Wadi Bani Khalid i Wadi Shab. Byliśmy w miastach: Sur, Nizwa, Birkat al Mawz i oczywiście w stolicy – Maskacie, z Wielkim Meczetem i Pałacem Sułtana. Gościem Jerzego Jopa był Krzysztof Zając, artysta fotograf z Kielc.

Houseways in Southern Oman (Routledge, 2022) explores how houses are created, maintained and conceptualized in southern Oman. Based on long-term research in the Dhofar region, it draws on anthropology, sociology, urban studies and architectural history. The chapters consider physical and functional aspects, including regulations governing land use, factors in siting houses, architectural styles and norms for interior and exterior decorating. The volume also reflects on cultural expectations regarding how and when rooms are used and issues such as safety, privacy, social connectedness and ease of movement. Houses and residential areas are situated within the fabric of towns, comparison is made with housing in other countries in the Arabian peninsula, and consideration is given to notions of the ‘Islamic city' and the ‘Islamic house'. The book is valuable reading for scholars interested in the Middle East and the built environment. Marielle Risse  Dr. Marielle Risse has lived and taught at the university level in Oman for over sixteen years and in the United Arab Emirates for two years. Her research areas are Dhofari cultures, comparative literature, and intercultural communication. She has published three books: Houseways in Southern Oman (2023, Routledge). Foodways in Southern Oman (Routledge, 2021) and Community and Autonomy in Southern Oman (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Ayesha Mu'alla is a PhD candidate at the Department of Sociology, at Shiv Nadar University. Her ethnographic research explores the social life of frankincense, its materiality, and human entanglements in Oman. Ayesha has taught at the College of Applied Sciences in Nizwa and at the Cairo Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Near Eastern Studies Department. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email almaazmi@princeton.edu or on Twitter @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hello and welcome to the 19th episode of my trip! Today's episode will be the last episode of this mini-series on Oman as we road-tripped the country for 11 days! In this episode, I cover the historic city of Nizwa, Bahla Fort, Jabreen Castle and my final reflections on our road trip to Oman. A lot to reflect on and as well as talking about the diverse nature we had seen on our road trip. Hopefully, this will inspire you to visit Oman in the future and we will definitely be going back at some point! Enjoy! Be inspired!Winging It Travel PodcastHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonPodcast SupportDiscovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below with SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expedia Canadahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Book Hotels with Hotel.comhttps://hotels.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lqg8U/creativeref:1011l66932/destination:https://uk.hotels.com/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GBBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Social Media - follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts!MY SISTER PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastThanks for your support, James

Join us to hear Siham Al-Aamri, a teacher at the University of Nizwa, Oman, as she shares her tips on using Padlet to develop a community of practice and teachers' professionalism. She describes how she used Padlet created a supportive environment and allowed her to give help where needed when training new teachers. She explains how she used Padlet for self-reflective Eportfolios. Listen to hear more!   Top Tips -teacher training -digital tools -eportfolios -self-reflection #teachingtips #tesol #esl #elt #tesolteaching #education #teachertraining #edtech #digitaltools --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/support

Nicole Brewer is from Detroit, Michigan, but now lives in the small town of Nizwa, just over an hour from the Oman capital, Muscat where she's a university teacher of English and a published author. Famous for its souks and its silver as well as traditional wooden sailing boats, called dhow, its deserts and beautiful beaches, as well as its warm, friendly people, Oman is a pearl that tourists are just now starting to discover, Nicole says. In this "Postcard," we learn a little bit about life in Oman and in Nicole's adopted hometown of Nizwa; from the Friday goat market to touring the nearby mountains by 4-wheel drive, taking in a show at the opera house, shopping, or sampling the local cuisine. 

Marc a répondu à mon appel à conversation pour nous parler d'Oman qu'il a pu découvrir avec Laetitia lors d'un road trip de 10 jours. Ils n'avaient pas encore d'enfants, mais qu'à cela ne tienne, maintenant qu'ils ont une petite fille de 15 mois, il va pouvoir nous dire ce qu'il referait avec sa fille, ou pas. Marc et Laetitia vivent à Quimper. Pas toujours facile quand on aime le soleil ! Ils vont donc le chercher en voyage, leur grande passion. Ils partagent ensuite leurs aventures, photos et bons conseils sur leur blog Incorrigible Caméléon. On s'envole pour le Golfe Persique à la découverte de Mascate, Misfah, Nizwa, de son magnifique désert et de ses paysages époustouflants. Dans cet extrait, Marc nous parle des montagnes et du désert d'Oman mais aussi d'une route parfaite pour une conduite sportive ! Je vous souhaite une belle écoute :) ------------ Pour retrouver Marc site : Incorrigible Cameleon instagram : Incorrigiblecam ------------

Marc a répondu à mon appel à conversation pour nous parler d'Oman qu'il a pu découvrir avec Laetitia lors d'un road trip de 10 jours. Ils n'avaient pas encore d'enfants, mais qu'à cela ne tienne, maintenant qu'ils ont une petite fille de 15 mois, il va pouvoir nous dire ce qu'il referait avec sa fille, ou pas. Marc et Laetitia vivent à Quimper. Pas toujours facile quand on aime le soleil ! Ils vont donc le chercher en voyage, leur grande passion. Ils partagent ensuite leurs aventures, photos et bons conseils sur leur blog Incorrigible Caméléon. On s'envole pour le Golfe Persique à la découverte de Mascate, Misfah, Nizwa, de son magnifique désert et de ses paysages époustouflants. Dans cet extrait, Marc nous parle des incroyables wadis d'Oman et du village de Misfah à ne pas manquer. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute :) ------------ Pour retrouver Marc site : Incorrigible Cameleon instagram : Incorrigiblecam ------------

Marc a répondu à mon appel à conversation pour nous parler d'Oman qu'il a pu découvrir avec Laetitia lors d'un road trip de 10 jours. Ils n'avaient pas encore d'enfants, mais qu'à cela ne tienne, maintenant qu'ils ont une petite fille de 15 mois, il va pouvoir nous dire ce qu'il referait avec sa fille, ou pas. Marc et Laetitia vivent à Quimper. Pas toujours facile quand on aime le soleil ! Ils vont donc le chercher en voyage, leur grande passion. Ils partagent ensuite leurs aventures, photos et bons conseils sur leur blog Incorrigible Caméléon. On s'envole pour le Golfe Persique à la découverte de Mascate, Misfah, Nizwa, de son magnifique désert et de ses paysages époustouflants. Dans cet extrait, Marc nous parle des magnifiques forts d'Oman à ne pas louper. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute :) ------------ Pour retrouver Marc site : Incorrigible Cameleon instagram : Incorrigiblecam ------------

Marc a répondu à mon appel à conversation pour nous parler d'Oman qu'il a pu découvrir avec Laetitia lors d'un road trip de 10 jours. Ils n'avaient pas encore d'enfants, mais qu'à cela ne tienne, maintenant qu'ils ont une petite fille de 15 mois, il va pouvoir nous dire ce qu'il referait avec sa fille, ou pas. Marc et Laetitia vivent à Quimper. Pas toujours facile quand on aime le soleil ! Ils vont donc le chercher en voyage, leur grande passion. Ils partagent ensuite leurs aventures, photos et bons conseils sur leur blog Incorrigible Caméléon. On s'envole pour le Golfe Persique à la découverte de Mascate, Misfah, Nizwa, de son magnifique désert et de ses paysages époustouflants. Allez, c'est parti pour le carnet de route de Marc à Oman. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute :) ------------ Pour retrouver Marc site : Incorrigible Cameleon instagram : Incorrigiblecam ------------

⭕️ ZOSTAŃ NASZYM PATRONEM: https://patronite.pl/dobrapodrozJak wygląda życie w najbardziej tradycyjnym kraju Bliskiego Wschodu? Czy 50 lat panowania jednego sułtana wyszło Omanowi na dobre? Jak żyją tam kobiety? Dlaczego połowa społeczeństwa nie ma obywatelstwa? Nie zabraknie też informacji praktycznych - jak dolecieć, kiedy potrzebujesz wizy, ile kosztuje wynajem auta, a ile jedzenie. Przedstawiamy też najlepsze wadi w Omanie - raju dla kochających outdoor i spanie w namiocie.Zapraszamy na pasjonujące historie!Kasia i Kuba⭕️ YouTube:Subskrybuj nasz kanał:http://bit.ly/subskrybuj_dobrapodroz⭕️‍ Po‍‍słuchaj naszych podcastów na:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34c7C7yApple Podcast: https://apple.co/38sysvB⭕️‍ Social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobra_podroz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tudobrapodroz/#oman #muscat #maskat #wadi #arabia #diszdasza #4x4 #offroad #nizwa #plaże

Did you know that Nizwa was the former capital of Oman, well before Muscat? An ancient city in the interior, Nizwa sits on a plain characterised by seasonal rivers and palm plantations. The city's Falaj Daris, Oman's largest water source and a UNESCO site, is situated at the crossroads of age-old trade routes. Known as The Pearl of Islam, Nizwa served as the capital of Oman under the Julanda dynasty in the sixth and seventh centuries. Around a millennium later, in 1668, the Nizwa fort became the administrative seat of authority for presiding Imams. The adjoining marketplace, Nizwa Souq, is never shy of handicrafts and silversmiths. Come join us in a discovery of Nizwa, with fascinating insights by Oman's Ministry of Tourism. Speaker: Ms Asma Salim Hamoud Al Hajry, Oman's Ministry of Tourism Ms Asma Salim Hamoud Al Hajry is the Deputy Director-General of Tourism, Marketing and Promotion at Oman's Ministry of Tourism. Besides supervising the sultanate's relations with international markets ranging from European offices to those in Australia and New Zealand, Ms Al Hajry is tasked with reviewing budgetary and media plans in line with Oman's Vision 2040. She received her MSc in marketing for places and tourism from the University of Leicester and her BA in business studies from Stirling University.

Experience It Oman (our guest) Douglas Dreesen http://www.experienceitoman.com/ (www.experienceitoman.com)   Muscat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscat)   Musandam Peninsula https://thetravelcaptain.com/things-to-do-in-musandam/ (https://thetravelcaptain.com/things-to-do-in-musandam/) https://experienceoman.om/oman-region/musandam/ (https://experienceoman.om/oman-region/musandam/)   Salaleh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salalah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salalah)   Shangri-La Resort https://www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort/?WT.mc_id=SLMU_202102_SEM_GOOGLE_ALWAYSON_BRAND-BMM-TEXTLINK_AON2019_EN-RSA-Shangri-la%20muscat&gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786fFPoAzKXZxWahMcS7iqTdwZYJYZYY2Yu4liUNeYYDCssWWGF0tiiBoCsREQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort/?WT.mc_id=SLMU_202102_SEM_GOOGLE_ALWAYSON_BRAND-BMM-TEXTLINK_AON2019_EN-RSA-Shangri-la%20muscat&gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786fFPoAzKXZxWahMcS7iqTdwZYJYZYY2Yu4liUNeYYDCssWWGF0tiiBoCsREQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)   Darcy's Kitchen (menu links appear in Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/darcys_kitchen/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/darcys_kitchen/?hl=en)   Grand Mosque https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Qaboos_Grand_Mosque (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Qaboos_Grand_Mosque)   Royal Muscat Opera House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Opera_House_Muscat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Opera_House_Muscat)   Muttrah Souk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muttrah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muttrah)   Al-Hajjar Mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hajar_Mountains (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hajar_Mountains)   Nizwa (Old Capital) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizwa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizwa)   Nizwa Fort https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizwa_Fort (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizwa_Fort) Nizwa Souk https://www.lonelyplanet.com/oman/al-dakhiliyah-region/nizwa/attractions/nizwa-souq/a/poi-sig/1307189/361112 (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/oman/al-dakhiliyah-region/nizwa/attractions/nizwa-souq/a/poi-sig/1307189/361112)   Jebel Shams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jebel_Shams (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jebel_Shams)   Grand Canyon of Oman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghul,_Oman#:~:text=Ghul%20or%20Wadi%20Ghul%20is,highest%20mountain%20peak%20in%20Oman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghul,_Oman#:~:text=Ghul%20or%20Wadi%20Ghul%20is,highest%20mountain%20peak%20in%20Oman).   Jebel Akhtar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jebel_Akhdar_(Oman) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jebel_Akhdar_(Oman))   Anantara Resort near Jebel Akhtar (Diana's Point) https://www.anantara.com/en/jabal-akhdar/experiences/dining-by-design-at-dianas-point (https://www.anantara.com/en/jabal-akhdar/experiences/dining-by-design-at-dianas-point)               Misfat Al Abriyeen (2000 year old buildings) https://www.omanobserver.om/article/66300/Features/the-enduring-legacy-of-misfat-al-abriyeen (https://www.omanobserver.om/article/66300/Features/the-enduring-legacy-of-misfat-al-abriyeen)   Falaji system (irrigation system) https://omantourism.gov.om/wps/portal/mot/tourism/oman/home/experiences/culture/aflaj/!ut/p/a0/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOItvc1dg40MzAzcA4OcDTyDQ4JNnP3CjM38zPSDU_P0C7IdFQGlrfWE/#:~:text=The%20falaj%20is%20an%20original,and%20all%20other%20essential%20uses (https://omantourism.gov.om/wps/portal/mot/tourism/oman/home/experiences/culture/aflaj/!ut/p/a0/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOItvc1dg40MzAzcA4OcDTyDQ4JNnP3CjM38zPSDU_P0C7IdFQGlrfWE/#:~:text=The%20falaj%20is%20an%20original,and%20all%20other%20essential%20uses).        

“Eid al-Adha,” the "Sacrifice Feast," is the second Muslim holiday celebrated in Oman each year. The festival marks the end of the traditional pilgrimage season to Mecca. A large number of animals are slaughtered during the festival. No alcohol is served on the day of the festival or on the day before. In this week's Cultural Rendezvous, Dr. Khalfan Hamed Alharrasi, an Assistant Professor at the University of Nizwa, will be with us to introduce “Eid al-Adha”, one of Oman's most beautiful celebrations. A festive mood is often found with citizens, residents and visitors during the Eid al Adha. (Photo: omanobserver.om) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/eid-aladha-the-festival-of-sacrifice-in-oman-932930.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cultural-rendezvous/support

Schroffe Berge, kilometerlange Strände, einsame Wüsten: Für viele Urlauber ist das Sultanat Oman ein Geheimtipp. Seit einigen Jahren setzt das Land im Südosten der Arabischen Halbinsel verstärkt auf Tourismus - auch, um unabhängiger zu werden von der Erdölförderung. Oman: keine Wolkenkratzer, keine Freizeitparks Anders als in den benachbarten Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten gibt es in Oman aber keine Wolkenkratzer oder Freizeitparks: Das Land hat trotz seiner rasanten Entwicklung einen ursprünglichen Charakter bewahrt. Auf dem Viehmarkt in Nizwa etwa bleibt eine omanische Tradition lebendig: Männer in langen Gewändern und weißer Kopfbedeckung laufen mit den Tieren im Kreis, präsentieren sie den Kunden, verkaufen an den Meistbietenden - ein sehenswertes Spektakel am frühen Freitagmorgen. Für "Zwischen Hamburg und Haiti" war Anne Allmeling im Oman.

Many Vietnamese people know Oman only as the home of mythical characters whose stories continue to be told around the globe. But the Sultanate of Oman is a veritable kaleidoscope of history, culture, heritage, modernisation, and progress. In this week’s “Cultural Rendezvous”, Dr. Khalfan Hamed Alharrasi, an Assistant Professor at the University of Nizwa, will give us an overview of Oman and its culture. Oman is rich in forts and castles. Mutrah Fort is one of the must-visit forts.(Photo: seeyapa.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/things-you-should-know-about-oman-924205.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cultural-rendezvous/support

Noch nie hatten Katrin und Jasmin bei der Aufzeichnung einer Podcast-Folge so oft Pipi in den Augen, so oft Gänsehaut. Der #Oman hat uns so nachhaltig beeindruckt, dass es alleine schon reicht, die schönen Erinnerungen wieder hochzuholen. In dieser Folge kommen wir aus dem Schwärmen kaum raus: Was für ein schönes, abwechslungsreiches Land, was für weltoffene und freundliche Menschen. Nie hatten wir so schöne Begegnungen, selten so viele Highlights und Punkte, die wir auf unserer Bucketlist abhaken konnten. Wir erzählen euch davon und sagen schon jetzt: Sorry, es wird auch mal kitschig und rührselig, aber beim Gedanken an diese Reise geht es gar nicht ohne Gänsehaut. Turtle Reserve Ras al Jinz: https://rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com/en/ Nomadic Desert Camp, #WahibaSands: http://www.nomadicdesertcamp.com/Nomadic%20Desert%20Camp-5.html al-Diyar Hotel, #Nizwa http://www.aldiyarhotel.com/?i=1 Fort in Nizwa: http://www.nizwafort.om/index.php Sultan Qabus-Moschee, #Maskat: https://sultanqaboosgrandmosque.com/ Die Oper in Maskat: https://www.rohmuscat.org.om/en/Pages/default.aspx Restaurant Kargeen in Maskat: https://kargeen.com/ Die Weltentdecker - Stadt Land Meer ist ein #Reisepodcast wir reisen manchmal in die Ferne, wissen aber auch wie schön es in der Nähe sein kann. Wir berichten über unsere #Reisen auf denen wir manchmal als #Traveller manchmal als #Touristen unterwegs sind und hoffen unser #Podcast ist ein kleiner #Reiseführer für die Ohren. Besucht auch unsere Webseite: www.weltentdecker-podcast.de

Nicole Brewer has been an ex-pat in Nizwa, Oman  for six years and counting after a previous stint in South Korea. In this episode, she discusses what motivated her to leave the U.S. in 2008, her various travels, how she is loving the experience, and her hope to make life outside the states permanent.

Focus on the Family Africa — Manje njengoba indodana yethu isangaphezu kuka 18 ,iqhubeke isithobele? Ibhayibheli lithi izingane ‘azilalele’ futhi ‘zithobele ‘ abazali bazo (kwabase Fesu 6:1 , KwaBase Kolose 3:20 ) ,kodwa yena uthi ngoba usemdala lomyalelo awusaqondile kuyena.Nizwa kanjani lendaba? Kukusiphi isigaba lakhona ingane esikhulile esuke isizimele khona ngokuphelele ingasaludingi ulawulo lwabazali?

Wusstest du, dass man im Oman wandern, mit Walhaien und Delfinen schnorcheln und in wunderschönen Oasen baden kann? Ja, der Oman hat mehr zu bieten als nur Wüste und gehört deshalb zu den Trendreisezielen 2019! Laura und Michi verraten dir in diesem Podcastinterview alles was du über einen Oman Roadtrip wissen musst. In dieser Podcastfolge erfährst du: Alles über den Norden! (00:50) Vorstellung Laura & Michi (03:32) Inhalt der Podcastfolge und Route (03:50) Fakten über den Oman (beste Reisezeit, Visum, Kosten, Mietauto...) (09:08) Hauptstadt Maskat (12:00) Wadi Shab (13:55) Daymaniyat Islands (Walhaie beobachten & Schnorcheln) (16:40) Nizwa und Wüstencamp (17:30) Jebel Sharm und Jabal Akhdar (Gebirge/Canyon & Hotelhighlight) (19:30) Weiterreise in den Süden nach Salalah Eine ausführliche Zusammenfassung, sowie eine interaktive Karte und eine Planungsliste zum Nachreisen findest du hier: https://www.traveloptimizer.de/podcast/oman-zwei-wochen-roadtrip-reisetipps/ Wenn du mehr über Michi und Laura von Tech&Travel erfahren willst, abonniere am besten den YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DFI3l0D9BifkC3nbeuI7g

This month I am sending you an audio postcard from the town of Ibri at the animal market. One of the popular activities tourists do in Oman is visit the animal market in Nizwa on Friday. While this is nice to do, it gets overrun by tourists at times. What people don’t know is these animal markets happen all over Oman in the major towns. So, it’s not just unique to Nizwa. The Ibri market happens on Saturdays, and as you can hear is very lively. The buyers stand on the outer perimeter of the shaded pen. While the sellers circle in the middle calling out their asking price for their cows, goats, sheep, and camels. At anytime a buyer can stop and inspect an animal or start negotiating. Unique Ibri What I like about visiting less known animal markets is the locals aren’t too used to foreigners and tend to be more receptive of your curiosity, but maybe that's just me. So, wether it’s Nizwa, Ibri, Rustaq, or Sinaw a visit to an Omani animal market makes for a fun morning. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Do you like what you hear? Be sure to tell a friend and tell me what you like in the comments at www.beyondtheroute.com. You can also leave the show a review on iTunes. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, Oman is a travel destination that is surrounded by mystery and myths. Tourism is on the rise in Oman, and it is predicted to soon be one of the largest industries in the Sultanate. Part of the rise in tourism can be attributed to cruise lines making Oman a port of call, but the country's tourism slogan - "Beauty has an address" - is helping to position it as a safe, affordable, and beautiful travel destinaton. On Episode #11 of the Where Else to Go podcast, I'm joined by Nicole Brewer, a Detroit native, who has been living and working in Nizwa, Oman, for the past three years. She says she's found the locals to be extremely nice and accommodating, and wishes more people would experience the beauty that Oman has to offer. A couple of the resorts that Nicole loves are the Shangri-La in Muscat  and a 5-star resort in the mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar. And she impresses upon us both the beauty and the cultural aspect of tourism in Oman. To follow more of Nicole's adventures and travel writing, check out her blog, I Luv 2 Globetrot, and follow her on social media on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. If you're enjoying these podcasts, please take a minute to subscribe on iTunes. And don't forget to leave and rating (5-stars is always nice!) and revivew. Photo courtesy of Nicole Brewer

Die vorliegende Arbeit befasst sich mit der letzten Phase des interdisziplinären Deutsch-Omanischen Kooperationsprojekts „Transformationsprozesse in Oasensiedlungen Omans“, das seit 1998/99 durchgeführt und Mitte 2007 abgeschlossen wurde. Die Untersuchungen dieser letzten Projektphase wurden in den Jahren 2004 und 2005 im alten Kernland Omans, den großen Oasen Izki und Nizwa sowie auf dem Jebel Akhdar durchgeführt. Die vorliegende Arbeit konzentriert sich dabei auf die prähistorischen bzw. vorislamischen Perioden, die Islamische Zeit wird nur überblicksmäßig miteinbezogen, um das Bild abzurunden. Nach einem Überblick über das Gesamtprojekt und den Forschungsraum mit seiner naturräumlichen Gliederung, wird auf die Methodik des Surveys und der Keramikbearbeitung eingegangen. Auf einen Überblick über den aktuellen Forschungsstand zu Entstehung und Entwicklung der Oasensiedlungen Omans folgt eine kurze Darstellung der archäologischen Ergebnisse der Projektphasen von 1998-2003. Anschließend werden Topographie, Forschungsgeschichte, die Fundstellen und die Funde (Keramik und Kleinfunde) der untersuchten Oasen Izki, Nizwa und des Jebel Akhdar behandelt und die Ergebnisse kurz zusammengefasst. Auf die abschließende Gesamtschau folgt, nach Oasen gegliedert, ein Katalog der Fundstellen, in dem der Vollständigkeit halber auch die islamischen Fundplätze enthalten sind.