Also known as the “Flag Palace”, this building is the ceremonial residence of the Sultan of Oman. It was built in 1972, and is a great example of modern Islamic architecture, nestled within ...

MUSCAT - The emir of Qatar is building a new “palace” in the Jebel al-Akhdar mountains in Oman. Construction at the site, which overlooks a scenic canyon 2,000m above sea level, began in late ...

This stunning city is surrounded by mountains and desert, with an eclectic blend of modern shopping centres and historic ...