Author: Hubert

The Ultimate Challenge: Hamed al Harthy to Participate in the Khardung La Challenge Veteran Omani trail runner Hamed al Harthy, at the age of 65, is gearing up to take on one of the toughest ultra-marathons in the world – the Khardung La Challenge in Leh, north India, on September 6. This 72km race is known for its extreme conditions, with participants running at over 4000m above sea level in sub-zero temperatures. Hamed, who spent time in July acclimatizing to the route and conditions in Leh, will be the first Arab to compete in this challenging race. Despite the lack…

Four young Omanis come together to form ‘Dhofar Tourism and Adventure Company’ to offer thrilling adventures in Oman Abdul Hakim Amer al Maashani, Mazen Ali Zaabanut al Mahri, Abdullah Ahmed, and Murshid Yahya al Naqeeb al Yafei joined forces to establish ‘Dhofar Tourism and Adventure Company’, aiming to showcase Oman’s natural beauty and promote adventure tourism. The company, founded in December 2020, focuses on cave exploration, with nine caves discovered in Dhofar so far. Their calendar includes activities like cave explorations, hiking, mountain climbing, and diving in wadis. The team believes in the transformative power of adventure culture, promoting self-discovery,…