Five-Day Holidays, Quiet Stadiums, and Custom Plates

The Paris Royal Visit, Strait of Hormuz Frameworks, and Oil Price Surges

Marwan covers an incredibly high-profile Monday in Oman, tracking His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s prestigious two-day state visit to France. We also unpack the historic inaugural meeting of the Joint Oman-Iran Committee on the Strait of Hormuz, rising global oil markets, and booming French tourism.

The Nizwa Deluge, Tate's Hidden Tour, and Cyber Crime Busts

Marwan recaps a packed weekend, charting the stunning weather division between Muscat and the rain-heavy peaks of Nizwa and Salalah. We also unpack Andrew Tate's brief, polarizing weekend tour of Muscat, the official launch of the summer season, a hilarious local chips debate, and a massive cybercrime bust by the ROP.

The Strait of Hormuz Peace Corridor, Golden Wheat Harvests, and World Cup Records

Marwan recaps a monumental Wednesday, breaking down Oman's massive geopolitical move establishing an IMO-backed toll-free shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. We also celebrate our local farmers as the 2026 domestic wheat harvest hits mills, and catch up on Cristiano Ronaldo's historic record-breaking performance at the World Cup.

Green Hills, Big Tech Funds, and Cross-Border Connections

Marwan recaps an incredibly positive Monday in Oman, checking out the spectacular green transformation in Salalah as Khareef swings into gear. We also unpack a massive RO 32 million technology investment fund and cross-border digital identity breakthroughs with the UAE

High-Seas Accidents, Shifting Seasons, and Father’s Day Finest

Marwan recaps a chaotic Sunday, covering a major reckless truck crash caused by driving under the influence. We officially ring in the first day of summer—marking the longest day of the year in Oman—and share a handpicked guide to the 5 best local gifts to surprise your dad for Father's Day.