The Lovin Muscat Show

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 advisories, and crisp autumn weather across the Hajar Mountains.

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 vital traffic safety reminders for school zone commutes.

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 updates regarding Omani shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz, and local weather forecasts.

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.

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 maritime protection, a Bausher home theft arrest, and Hajj electronic registration opening tomorrow.

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.

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 2027 Hajj registration opening September 28th, major traffic diversions along November 18 Street in Muscat, and regional maritime diplomacy with Germany.

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, diplomatic mediation in Muscat, and central bank monetary updates.

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 enforcement operations along the coast.

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 216 kilograms of smuggled tobacco at Hadaf, and the national football team preparing for the 27th Gulf Cup.