Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

The winter is lovely in Oman. For centuries, this sultanate at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula has been a meeting point for the Middle East and the rest of Asia (its cuisine reflects this rich history).

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, reveals today details of the Company’s brand-new itinerary in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula for Winter 2026-2027 inviting guests to experience the extraordinary aboard EXPLORA IIwhere a unique blend of ultra-elegance and discovery await.

An international team of archaeologists, ethnologists and historians has uncovered the oldest-known evidence of stone blade production (made systematically) on the Arabian Peninsula. In their paper published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences,

From dolphin spotting in Oman to pearl hunting in Ras Al Khaimah, this region holds more adventures – and surprises – than you might think

These first-time Journeys will visit destinations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, offering guests a chance to immerse ... of the Red Sea and the ever-changing landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula from December 2026 until March 2027, where parched deserts ...

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has revealed details of the company’s brand-new itinerary in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula for Winter 2026-2027 inviting guests to experience the extraordinary aboard Explora II.