BAHLA
To be Bahla born means to enter a world where the ancient art of vessel making is the way of life. Oman todaywww.pottery77.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Bahla pottery
BAHLA
To be Bahla born means to enter a world where the ancient art of vessel making is the way of life. Oman todaywww.pottery77.blogspot.com
Friday, February 22, 2008
Chidern of Oman
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Abd alazeez
he is nice baby and he is alone he live in south region in al musnah he like to play playstation
Marwan
he is fat baby and he has two sisters and he always hangry he like to dirnk santop and walk on beach and funoon chinnal 
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Cyclone gonu
Cyclone Gonu
Gonu
Oman was hit by Cyclone Gonu on June 6 2007. Large areas i
n the capital area region in the Governorate of Muscat Amerat and Quriyat were severely affected. Gonu first hit the southern city of Sur late on June 5, 2007.Oman is one of the few countries with no National Red Crescent or Red Cross Society. Despite that, the government managed to keep everyone alert and safe using the media and the areas that were affected have recovered.
Oman was hit by Cyclone Gonu on June 6 2007.
n the capital area region in the Governorate of Muscat Amerat and Quriyat were severely affected. Gonu first hit the southern city of Sur late on June 5, 2007.Oman is one of the few countries with no National Red Crescent or Red Cross Society. Despite that, the government managed to keep everyone alert and safe using the media and the areas that were affected have recovered.Oman was hit by Cyclone Gonu on June 6 2007.
Impact
Damage in Muscat as a result of Gonu
The cyclone delayed the arrival of the Indian Ocean south-west monsoon in the Western Ghats in India.
About seven hours before passing near the northeastern Oman coastline, Cyclone Gonu began affecting the country with rough winds and heavy precipitation with rainfall totals reaching 610 mm (24 in) near the coast.Gonu produced strong waves along much of the coastline,leaving many coastal roads flooded.Strong winds knocked out power and
telephone lines across the eastern region of the country, leaving thousands isolated until the lines were repaired hours later. The cyclone caused extensive damage along the coastline, including in the city of Sur and the village of Ras al Hadd at the easternmost point of the Omani mainland.In Muscat, winds reached 100 km/h (62 mph), leaving the capital city without power. Strong waves and heavy rainfall flooded streets and some buildings. In effort to prevent electrocutions, police workers sent text messages to residents which recommended residents away from certain streets. Little damage was reported to the oil fields of the nation.The liquefied natural gas terminal in Sur, which handles 10 million tonnes of gas each year, was badly hit by the storm and could not be operated.According to the Oman News Agency, the cyclone killed 49 people in the country, with an additional 27 reported missing by four days after it struck the country.Around 20,000 people were affected,and damage in the country was estimated at around $4 billion (2007 USD), ranking it as the worst natural disaster on record in Oman.
Map showing rainfall totals around the Gulf of Oman between May 31 a
nd June 7, 2007. The red areas show where rainfall exceeded 200 mm (8 inches).
Fierce waves pushed large amounts of water to coastal areas in Fujairah of the United Arab Emirates, forcing roads to be closed and traffic diverted. Civil defence and police were on duty to manage the road closures, while municipal workers pumped the excess water off the roads. The road connecting Kalba and Fujairah was closed due to the road being submerged by water.The waves in the coastline were reported to be 10 m (32 ft) high, which destroyed about a dozen fishing boats. About 300 boats were moved from the water or emptied of equipment,and overall damage to the port of Fujairah was reported as severe. A boat sank by the port of Fujairah, leaving its ten passengers missing.
Damage in Muscat as a result of Gonu
The cyclone delayed the arrival of the Indian Ocean south-west monsoon in the Western Ghats in India.
About seven hours before passing near the northeastern Oman coastline, Cyclone Gonu began affecting the country with rough winds and heavy precipitation with rainfall totals reaching 610 mm (24 in) near the coast.Gonu produced strong waves along much of the coastline,leaving many coastal roads flooded.Strong winds knocked out power and
telephone lines across the eastern region of the country, leaving thousands isolated until the lines were repaired hours later. The cyclone caused extensive damage along the coastline, including in the city of Sur and the village of Ras al Hadd at the easternmost point of the Omani mainland.In Muscat, winds reached 100 km/h (62 mph), leaving the capital city without power. Strong waves and heavy rainfall flooded streets and some buildings. In effort to prevent electrocutions, police workers sent text messages to residents which recommended residents away from certain streets. Little damage was reported to the oil fields of the nation.The liquefied natural gas terminal in Sur, which handles 10 million tonnes of gas each year, was badly hit by the storm and could not be operated.According to the Oman News Agency, the cyclone killed 49 people in the country, with an additional 27 reported missing by four days after it struck the country.Around 20,000 people were affected,and damage in the country was estimated at around $4 billion (2007 USD), ranking it as the worst natural disaster on record in Oman.Map showing rainfall totals around the Gulf of Oman between May 31 a
nd June 7, 2007. The red areas show where rainfall exceeded 200 mm (8 inches).Fierce waves pushed large amounts of water to coastal areas in Fujairah of the United Arab Emirates, forcing roads to be closed and traffic diverted. Civil defence and police were on duty to manage the road closures, while municipal workers pumped the excess water off the roads. The road connecting Kalba and Fujairah was closed due to the road being submerged by water.The waves in the coastline were reported to be 10 m (32 ft) high, which destroyed about a dozen fishing boats. About 300 boats were moved from the water or emptied of equipment,and overall damage to the port of Fujairah was reported as severe. A boat sank by the port of Fujairah, leaving its ten passengers missing.
Tourism in oman
Tourism
Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadis, deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring GCC nations (Wadis in particular). Jebel Shams is Oman's tallest mountain, highest point, and is a popular destination for camping. Most of the major malls are located in Muscat, the capital. The largest mall in the country is the Muscat City Centre which was built by Majid hFuttaim, an Emirati business man. Other popular tourist activities include sand skiing in the desert, mountain-climbing, camel racing, and camping.
The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is the Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival; however it is held in August in Salalah, Dhofar. During this latter event, mountains are packed as a result of the cool breeze weather during that period of time which rarely occurs in Muscat.
The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is the Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival; however it is held in August in Salalah, Dhofar. During this latter event, mountains are packed as a result of the cool breeze weather during that period of time which rarely occurs in Muscat.
Sohar
Sohar
Sohar (Arabic: صحار) is a city located in the Al Batinah Region of the Sultanate of Oman, 240 kilometers north-west of the capital Muscat.
Sohar was an ancient capital of Oman. Many believe Sohar to be the birthplace of Sindbad the Sailor. It has a rich sailing history. Sohar is traditionally a fishing town and has a fish souk.
The town is close to ancient copper mines and Jebel Akhdar (the Green Mountain), the tallest mountain in Oman. It is also fairly close to the fort-towns of Ibri, Nakhl, Rustaq and Nizwa.
The Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC) operates the Sohar port, which was established in 2002 and is located east of the Strait of Hormuz. The Port of Sohar is not a free trade zone, unlike the Jebel ali free zone in the United Arab Emirates, located about 250 kilometers north-west of Sohar.
Sohar was an ancient capital of Oman. Many believe Sohar to be the birthplace of Sindbad the Sailor. It has a rich sailing history. Sohar is traditionally a fishing town and has a fish souk.
The town is close to ancient copper mines and Jebel Akhdar (the Green Mountain), the tallest mountain in Oman. It is also fairly close to the fort-towns of Ibri, Nakhl, Rustaq and Nizwa.
The Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC) operates the Sohar port, which was established in 2002 and is located east of the Strait of Hormuz. The Port of Sohar is not a free trade zone, unlike the Jebel ali free zone in the United Arab Emirates, located about 250 kilometers north-west of Sohar.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Al jabal al akhdar
Snowy encounter in Al Jabal Al Akhdar
With the weather just perfect for a day in the outdoors, we decided to take our kids Shaivya and Maninee on a trip to Al Jabal Al Akhdar last Wednesday. Setting out from Muscat at three in the afternoon, with two suitcases full of warm woolen wear, we headed for the Green Mountain on what we expected would be a memorable outing. It was 23 degrees when we left Muscat, but soon discovered that with every 15 km covered, the temperature dropped a degree. Thus, when we reached the Jabal Al Akhdar Hotel on the summit, it was a nippy 4 degrees. The next morning, we set out again to explore the surrounding landscapes, armed with enough warm wear to fend off the cold. We went next to the picturesque villages of Al Ain and Wadi Bani Habib, and drove further uphill to a place called Shnoot, where were piles of snow draped around the surrounding countryside. Although inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir where snow is pretty commonplace, we could never imagine a similar setting in Al Jabal Al Akhdar. We paused to ponder this incredible sight of snow an encounter that we will remember for a very, very long time.
With the weather just perfect for a day in the outdoors, we decided to take our kids Shaivya and Maninee on a trip to Al Jabal Al Akhdar last Wednesday. Setting out from Muscat at three in the afternoon, with two suitcases full of warm woolen wear, we headed for the Green Mountain on what we expected would be a memorable outing. It was 23 degrees when we left Muscat, but soon discovered that with every 15 km covered, the temperature dropped a degree. Thus, when we reached the Jabal Al Akhdar Hotel on the summit, it was a nippy 4 degrees. The next morning, we set out again to explore the surrounding landscapes, armed with enough warm wear to fend off the cold. We went next to the picturesque villages of Al Ain and Wadi Bani Habib, and drove further uphill to a place called Shnoot, where were piles of snow draped around the surrounding countryside. Although inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir where snow is pretty commonplace, we could never imagine a similar setting in Al Jabal Al Akhdar. We paused to ponder this incredible sight of snow an encounter that we will remember for a very, very long time.
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