muscat

Urbanism

In a fast-moving Gulf, Oman’s urbanism experiment is betting on slow and steady

Arriving in Muscat, you’re struck by the absence of construction cranes and the sense of calm that hangs in the air. In a region where perpetual transformation has become the default, Oman’s relative stillness…

Politics

Oman on a mission

While its neighbours have flashed cash or succumbed to Islamist influences, Oman has chosen a quieter, steadier path. To increase its international brand, however, the country must meet new challenges.