Muscat

Donatella Lorch's son running the dunes just before sunset.
Culture
A dream realized: Adventure in Arabian Peninsula’s ‘Empty Quarter’
The Royal Opera House in Muscat, the capital of Oman.
Culture
Oman is fusing its traditional culture with modern touches… and pulling in tourists
Arts, Culture & Media
U.S. Extends Closure of Some Embassies & Diplomatic Posts
Yugoslavia, Zaire and other defunct geo names
Global Politics
Dutch Queen Beatrix Sparks Controversy Over Headscarf