We think you're near Los Angeles

San Jose Oman

Jewel of Oman: Al Bustan Palace joins Ritz-Carlton family

Experience the wonders of Arabian culture, art and history in Oman at Al Bustan Palace, a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Set against a dramatic mountain...
Read more

Nubian Middle Stone Age sites found in Oman

Over 100 new sites classified as Nubian Middle Stone Age (MSA) have been found in the Dhofar Mountains of southern Oman according to an article...
Read more

Australia suffer embarrassing loss

Australia headed to Oman looking to keep their perfect start to qualifying intact. It was a mission that failed as Oman stunned the Socceroos...
Read more

Mideast protest update: Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman

LIBYA: Civil war looms as Gaddafi bombs mosques and hospitalGovernment troops with tanks and artillery fought their way into rebel-held Misrata on...
Read more

Muscat love on the 'The Amazing Race'

Last night, we were able to go to Muscat thanks to some very special reality stars and their love for adventure on The Amazing Race. And there,...
Read more

Queen Elizabeth will make Royal visit to Oman, The Emirates in the autumn

July 7, 2010 -- On the heels of her North American tour this past month, today Queen Elizabeth announced more travel plans. Her Majesty will visit...
Read more

Commentary: Sustaining literacy efforts on the Arabian Peninsula

Despite vast oil wealth, the seven nations of the Arabian Peninsula face serious challenges in maintaining and increasing the current literacy...
Read more

Arabian Peninsula preoccupied with Iran, transport, and social issues this weekend

Yesterday, while leading online versions of US newspapers were analyzing the financial regulation bill, the funeral of West Virginia miners, and...
Read more

Preoccupations of the Arabian Peninsula: Flight disruptions, nuclear power, and war

Today, while leading online versions of US newspapers were reporting on volcanic disruptions over Europe,  funerals in Poland, and the return of an...
Read more

Headline news: Preoccupations of the Peninsula, Part 3

While leading online versions of US newspapers were reporting on President Obama's nuclear summit, a bomb attack on a American consulate in Mexico,...
Read more