Five-Day Holidays, Quiet Stadiums, and Custom Plates

The Holiday Countdown, High-Seas Diplomacy, and World Cup Showdowns

Marwan maps out the upcoming annual holiday calendar, celebrates the landmark peace agreement between the United States and Iran, and covers a jaw-dropping $1 million World Cup bet. We also share top summer activity guides and test local Muscat karak shops

The Old Currency Countdown, World Cup Fever, and Horseback Karak Runs

Marwan recaps a busy Sunday in Oman, highlighting the Central Bank's final deadline to exchange old banknotes. We also celebrate Omani fans taking over New York for the World Cup, share critical safety tips for planning your upcoming long weekend, and laugh over a viral horseback karak run.

Helicopter Rescues, Mega Customs Busts, and the Strait of Hormuz

Marwan recaps a high-stakes Tuesday in Oman, featuring a dramatic Navy helicopter rescue of 24 crew members off Masirah. We also dive into a massive illegal tobacco raid in Seeb, high-level diplomatic talks over the Strait of Hormuz, and crucial safety alerts as summer heatwaves touch 50°C.

Amerat Fire & Oman’s Extreme Weather

Join Marwan as he covers the recent restaurant fire in Al Amerat and dives into Oman’s temperature extremes — from scorching city heat to surprisingly cool spots across the country

Exploding Perfumes, Shaved Legs, and the Rustaq Meltdown

Marwan recaps a wild 48 hours in Oman, covering a literal trash fire in Rustaq caused by the extreme heatwave. We break down the dangers of leaving power banks and perfumes in hot cars, dive into a hilarious viral X debate about leg hair, and list the best wadis to cool off in this peak summer weather.