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Amy Guttman

Amy is a multimedia presenter, reporter and producer based in London.

The Royal Opera House in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

Oman is fusing its traditional culture with modern touches… and pulling in tourists

Culture

The Sultanate of Oman has always been different than its neighbors in the Persian Gulf. It’s known as a calm, tranquil oasis, and frequent host to high-level secret talks between heads of opposing nations. But the most visible difference is an emphasis on local culture over glitz and glam.

People walk past Islamic Bank of Britain's (IBB) first branch on Edgware Road in London.

London is becoming the newest hub of Islamic finance

Finance
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