In 2008, in Saad’a nearby Salalah, Amira Al Shanfari, created her ‘Princess of the Universe,’ a work in progress. Beside a beauty salon, a space for aerobics, shops with Dhofar dresses, jewellery, perfumes… for daily life and abayas to rent for weddings, Amira opened yesterday her own store. The concept is simple. Women can purchase … Continue reading
For the first time in Salalah, the’ Omani Association for Elderly Friends, Dhofar Team,’ organised yesterday a ‘Seminar’ under the slogan of ‘Care and fulfillment of them.’ And with ‘them’ they mean elderly people from sixty and above. Under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Rashid Alsafi Khamis Alharaibi, Chairman of the tender board of … Continue reading
Till the 16th of Februar, ‘The Square of Light,’ the 21st annual Photography Exhibition 2014 of Oman, is on display in the Gallery of the Dhofar Photographic Society in Salalah. Looking to the history of the photography, the square form of a photo is not newborn. But in an era of digital photography and cameras that … Continue reading
In Dhofar, two of the most visited sites of Al Baleed and Samharam received 94.068 visitors in 2014, up from 56.104 witnessed in 2013. In December, the two sites received 8.631 tourists. Of these, Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received 5.412 visitors while Samharam Archaeological Site received another 3.219. Al Baleed Archaeological … Continue reading
Why are women so fascinated by handbags? Beside the fact that the bag is a survival kit for daily life, a handbag is an investment in their image. The most obvious attribute is a striking design. Handicraft is very well organized in Oman and also in Salalah. But ‘Asma Ali,’ who lives in Salalah, wants … Continue reading
