Episodes
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Grand State Reception in Brunei, Oman Science Festival Opens, and National Day Vehicle Sticker Rules
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's historic state visit to Brunei Darussalam and bilateral talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. We also cover the opening of the eight-day Oman Science Festival at the Oman Convention and Exhibition...
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Royal Asian State Visits, Airport Human Trafficking Awareness, and November Weather
Marwan kicks off November on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, breaking down the Diwan of Royal Court announcing upcoming state visits by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to China and Brunei to deepen strategic and economic partnerships. We also cover the National Committee to Combat Human...
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Royal Asian State Visits, Airport Human Trafficking Awareness, and November Weather
Marwan kicks off November on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, breaking down the Diwan of Royal Court announcing upcoming state visits by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to China and Brunei to deepen strategic and economic partnerships. We also cover the National Committee to Combat Human...
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304 Million Rial Industrial Investments, Municipal Voter Deadlines, and Autumn Weekend Vibes
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, breaking down Oman signing twenty-eight major investment agreements worth over 304 million Rials across industrial cities and free zones, including EV charger manufacturing and vehicle assembly. We also cover the final countdown for...
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Municipal Voter Deadlines, Dhofar Housing Developments, and Continued Thunderstorm Alerts
Marwan recaps a busy Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, detailing the Ministry of Interior's announcement setting the October 31st deadline for municipal council voter registration via the Intikhab app. We also cover a new 904,000 Rial housing development signed for Habroot in Dhofar, continued...
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Municipal Election Dates Set, Massive Muscat Youth Centre Funding, and Government Contract Reforms
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, breaking down the Ministry of Interior's announcement setting municipal council election dates for December. We also cover OQ committing 20 million Rials to fund a flagship Youth Centre in Muscat, major financial reforms removing the 5 percent...
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Social Media Legal Advisories, Sea Lion Naval Drills, and Mountain Thunderstorm Alerts
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, breaking down the Public Prosecution's stern warning against irresponsible social media posts and online cybercrime violations. We also cover the Royal Navy of Oman launching its annual Sea Lion naval exercise at Said bin Sultan Naval...
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Nizwa Public Park Inauguration, Royal UK State Visit Updates, and Regional Emergency Preparedness
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, breaking down the grand inauguration of the 2.57 million OMR Nizwa Public Park following a trial that drew over 1.3 million visitors. We also cover His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arriving in London for his landmark four-day state visit,...
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Historic Royal UK State Visit, Severe Mountain Weather Alerts, and National Energy Milestones
Marwan kicks off Monday, October 19th, 2026, breaking down His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departing Oman for a historic four-day state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III. We also cover severe thunderstorm and flash flood advisories issued for the Al Hajar...
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Inside Banking: A Conversation with Mr Manpreet Gill from Standard Chartered
In this episode, we sit down with Manpreet Gill from Standard Chartered Bank for a conversation about the world of banking and finance.From the evolving financial landscape to the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, Manpreet shares insights and perspectives from his experience in...
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Kingfish Season Reopens, Coastal Anti-Narcotics Wins, and Traditional Aflaj Maintenance
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, marking the official end of the seasonal kingfish fishing ban across Omani waters. We also cover the Royal Oman Police arresting four expats for smuggling narcotics via sea in Quriyat, South Al Sharqiyah signing twenty-eight agreements...
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Royal Decrees for Angola Pacts, Civil Defence Identity Launch, and World Standards Day
Marwan recaps a busy Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issuing Royal Decrees 90/2026 and 91/2026 ratifying technical and visa agreements with Angola. We also cover His Majesty launching the official new visual identity for the Civil Defence and…
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Strong Economic Surges, Maritime Rescue Operations, and Muscat Municipal Sweeps
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, detailing Oman's economic boom as second-quarter GDP grows by 5.1 percent. We also cover Royal Air Force of Oman crew airlift rescue following an off-shore engine fire, Muscat petrol station inspection sweeps, heavy rainfall alerts over the Hajar...
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Capital Tech Summits, Highway Safety Upgrades, and Non-Oil Trade Booms
Marwan kicks off Monday, October 12th, 2026, covering the grand opening of a major international digital innovation conference in Muscat. We also unpack Royal Oman Police updates on advanced speed radar installations across main highways, fresh Ministry of Commerce data on surging Omani non-oil...
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Regional Aviation Safety Summits, Recruitment Agency Regulations, and Duqm Economic Milestones
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, detailing Muscat hosting the 8th ICAO Middle East Regional Aviation Safety Summit. We also cover the Ministry of Labour issuing a brand-new regulatory framework for non-Omani labour recruitment agencies, Duqm Special Economic Zone...
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Hajj Registration Deadline, Cultural Film Festival Returns, and Weekend Weather Outlook
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, highlighting the official final deadline today for 2027 electronic Hajj registration. We also cover the exciting announcement of the 12th Muscat International Film Festival set for early 2027, Royal Oman Police weekend traffic…
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Lovin Muscat: Hajj Portal Countdown, Autumn Season Kickoff, and Capital Development Projects
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, breaking down the final days of electronic Hajj registration for the upcoming season. We also cover the official onset of pleasant autumn weather across the Sultanate, ongoing Muscat Municipality road and public space developments, and...
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Ongoing Hajj Registrations, Market Safety Operations, and Maritime Trade Corridors
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, breaking down the ongoing electronic Hajj registration process across the Sultanate. We also cover the Consumer Protection Authority completing major inspections on school supply safety as the academic month wraps up, international maritime...
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Episode cover Oman’s Economy: Beyond Oil | Bader Al Sarraf
In this episode, we sit down with researcher Bader Al Sarraf to talk about Oman’s economic diversification, the opportunities emerging for young Omanis, the country’s strategic position in global trade, and where the economy could be heading over the next decade. Powered by Podeo — Listen to this...
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Mawaleh Morning Traffic Closures, UN Diplomatic Appeals, and Local Safety Updates
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, breaking down Muscat Municipality's morning road entrance closure near City Centre Muscat in Mawaleh. We also cover Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi's speech at the UN calling for regional self-restraint and Strait of Hormuz...
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Historic African Diplomatic Milestones, Hajj Registration Dates, and Muscat Road Diversions
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, breaking down His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluding his historic African state visits with over 1.5 billion dollars in bilateral agreements signed in Angola. We also cover official Ministry of Endowments announcements on…
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Royal State Visit to Botswana, Sohar Port Energy Expansion, and Red Sea Diplomacy
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's historic state visit to Botswana and official talks in Gaborone. We also cover Sohar Port's major strategic pitch to international markets for uninterrupted energy bypass routes,...
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Suhar Airport Terminal Upgrades, Royal Decrees, and Environmental Initiatives
Marwan recaps a busy Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, breaking down major transport plans for a new Suhar Airport passenger terminal and direct regional flights. We also cover Royal Decrees ratifying scientific agreements with CERN, World Ozone Day environmental initiatives, and fisheries...
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Diplomatic Consensus Moves, International Market Expansion, and Border Patrol Wins
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, breaking down Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi's announcement on postponing the Salalah regional maritime summit to build consensus. We also cover Omani products expanding into the Russian market at WorldFood Moscow, Oman Customs seizing...
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Crypto Equipment Bans, Regional Maritime Diplomacy, and Economic Realities
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, breaking down the Ministry of Commerce's stern ban on selling unauthorised cryptocurrency mining equipment. We also cover Salalah hosting high-level Iran-GCC maritime security talks, new annual inflation data, and Royal Hospital's...
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Strict Anti-Narcotics Legislation, Royal Diplomatic Ceremonies, and International Agriculture Summits
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, detailing Royal Decree 67/2026, which enacts a strict new Anti-Narcotics Law introducing the death penalty for aggravated drug trafficking. We also cover His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik receiving the credentials of ten...
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Royal Dhofar Inaugurations, Salalah Sea Tremors, and Seeb Security Operations
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik inaugurating the new Internal Security Service headquarters in Dhofar and issuing ten Royal Decrees. We also cover a minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake detected in the Arabian Sea off Salalah, a…
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Lovin Muscat: Strong Economic Projections, African Diplomatic Visits, and Wildlife Protection Laws
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, detailing the Central Bank of Oman's report forecasting 4 percent economic growth for 2026. We also cover the official state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Muscat, strict new court rulings against illegal wildlife hunting, isolated...
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Lovin Muscat: Cyber Scam Warnings, World-First AI Milestones, and Inclusive Park Upgrades
Marwan kicks off Monday, September 7th, 2026, covering Royal Oman Police warnings against fake traffic fine discount scams. We also unpack Oman's historic AI-powered household income survey launch, Muscat Municipality's new braille maps at Golden Jubilee Walkway, and temporary park closures for...
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Lovin Muscat: Back-to-School Rush, Aviation Safety Milestones, and Post-Khareef Dhofar Seasons
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, welcoming over eight hundred thousand students back to school across the Sultanate. We also cover Oman Air earning prestigious IATA aviation security accreditations, Dhofar’s transition into post-Khareef autumn tourism, and essential...
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Royal UK State Visit Announcement, Bilateral Saudi Agreements, and Major Solar Expansion
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, breaking down Buckingham Palace's announcement of King Charles hosting His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for an official UK State Visit. We also cover the new Oman-Saudi executive programme signed in Salalah, Nama's massive 3GW…
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Lovin Muscat: Muscat Address Milestones, UN Leadership in New York, and Omani Travel Updates
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, detailing Muscat Governorate completing 80 percent of its street naming and address verification under the National Addressing Project. We also cover Oman presiding over UN committees in New York, his Majesty's fraternal visit to Saudi…
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Back-to-School Product Rules, Annual Shrimp Season Launch, and Dhofar Tourism Workshops
Marwan kicks off Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, covering the Consumer Protection Authority seizing over 1,200 non-compliant school supplies in Muscat ahead of the new academic year. We also unpack the official start of the 2026 shrimp fishing season, a major Halal Tourism workshop launching in...
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Long Weekend Blues, Museum Milestones, and CPA Spare Parts Ban
Marwan kicks off the new week following the Prophet's Birthday holiday, sharing relatable reflections on long weekend blues. We also celebrate the Oman Across Ages Museum welcoming its one millionth visitor, break down the CPA's new ban on trading used vehicle spare parts, and review the TRA's…
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Prophet's Birthday Long Weekend Prep, Traffic Advisories, and Khareef Farewell
Marwan kicks off Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, counting down to Thursday's official public holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. We also cover crucial Royal Oman Police traffic safety warnings for long weekend travel, the final peak days of the Khareef Salalah season, and community reminders for...
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Royal British Empire Honors, Court-Ordered Car Promotions, and Fraud Warnings
Marwan kicks off the new week on Monday, August 24th, 2026, celebrating Shawqi Sultan receiving the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from King Charles. We also cover a court ruling ordering a company to pay 3,600 OMR after substituting a promotional prize car with a wall clock, a...
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Crown Prince Birthday Wishes, Strict Child Protection Laws, and Stunning Royal Murals
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, wishing His Highness Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham a very happy 36th birthday. We also cover severe new legal penalties for exploiting children or domestic workers on social media, a breathtaking mural of Late Sultan Qaboos by artist...
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Long Weekend Announcements, Thunderstorm Weather Warnings, and Peace Diplomacy
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, detailing the official Ministry of Labour announcement declaring Thursday, August 27th, as a public holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. We also cover the Civil Aviation Authority's severe thunderstorm alerts across the Hajar...
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Lovin Muscat: Road Safety Enforcement, Air Sport Directives, and Safe Maritime Corridors
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, detailing Muscat Municipality's stern warnings regarding unauthorised speed bumps on public roads. We also cover the Oman Air Sports Committee's nationwide suspension of paragliding activities following a tragic accident in Salalah, and...
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Diplomatic Resilience, Heartwarming Family Moments, and Late-Summer Dhofar Vibe
Marwan recaps a momentous Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, highlighting Oman’s steadfast diplomatic commitment to regional peace and maritime security. We also cover a viral heartwarming Omani family video that has captured local hearts online, refreshing summer weather in Dhofar, and essential…
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Lovin Muscat: Telemarketing Regulations, The Japanese Conversion Story, and Salalah’s Big Ben
Marwan recaps a Monday in Oman, detailing TRA's new strict rules banning late-night spam calls and requiring caller ID identification. We also cover the inspiring viral story of Sam Khamis and his Japanese friend Abu Bakr, London-themed attractions at Atteen Square in Salalah, and regional summer...
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The Salalah Eye Debut, TikTok Glitch Speculations, and Upcoming Long Weekends
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, looking ahead to the upcoming long weekend and addressing the viral online discussions around TikTok accessibility over the weekend. We also cover the official launch of the Salalah Eye ferris wheel, artificial snow attractions at Atteen...
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Solar Eclipse Realities, Celestial Meteor Showers, and Summer Labor Standards
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, breaking down the Astronomical Affairs Department's clarification on today's global total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight, strict Labour Ministry reminders on midday outdoor work halts, and crucial Foreign Ministry...
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Global Peace Talks, Heroic Beach Rescues, and Stargazing Realities
Marwan kicks off a fresh week on Monday, August 10th, 2026, detailing His Majesty's high-level phone call with Japan's Prime Minister regarding regional peace. We also cover two dramatic water rescues by the ROP Coast Guard in Qurum and Sohar, essential consumer protection warnings on checkout...
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Omar Farooq’s Bull Fighting Experience, Nat Geo Voting Drive, and Indian School Online Class Extensions
Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, detailing Bahraini influencer Omar Farooq’s viral experience with Omani bull fighting. We also cover National Geographic’s global travel voting campaign for Oman, regional rains across Mahdah and the Hajar Mountains, and extended online...
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Muscat Grand Mall Nostalgia, Oxford Diplomatic Roots, and Summer Festivals
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, sharing a nostalgic reflection on Muscat Grand Mall's legacy. We also discuss Robin Banks' insights on Gulf networking, heavy rain alerts for Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, a viral Oxford University visit highlighting His Majesty's…
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Record 1.8 Million Visitors, The Salalah Eye Reveal, and Jebel Akhdar Rains
Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, breaking down Oman's incredible 1.8 million visitor milestone in the first half of 2026. We also cover updates on the upcoming Salalah Eye ferris wheel opening on August 15th, refreshing summer rains in Jebel Akhdar, viral community discussions on safety, and a...
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Historic English Football Signs, Expanded Free Visas, and Qurum Supercar Sights
Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday in Oman, detailing 20-year-old Omani footballer Tariq Al Saadi signing with Leyton Orient. We also cover the official 14-day free tourist visa expansion for over 100 countries, heavy summer rains in Ibra, supercars taking over Qurum, and the Spider-Man cinema frenzy...
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Cashless Transit, New Tourist Visas, and Strategic Maritime Diplomacy
Marwan kicks off the new week on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, covering Mwasalat's major transition to cashless bus payments in Muscat and Salalah. We also unpack Oman's brand-new 14-day tourist visa regulation, the latest flight schedule updates from Oman Air, and ongoing diplomatic talks over the...
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Diplomatic Leadership, Mountain Road Closures, and Celestial Wonders
Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, detailing His Majesty's high-level diplomatic call with the UK Prime Minister regarding regional de-escalation. We also cover the emergency closure of the Amerat to Bausher mountain pass for rock-fall protection, new road openings in Al...