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A New Generation of Omani Artists Is Making Waves
A new wave of young Omani artists are unapologetically doing things differently than their predecessors, their work replacing the oil paintings of yesteryear, when depictions of mountains, mosques and historical structures like forts pervaded.
Chips Oman Keeps the Past Alive in Dubai’s Booming Food Scene
Dubai is, after all, a city riddled with opulence and unapologetic about it — gold vending machines, 23-karat edible gold sundaes and a collective penchant for all things over the top. In contrast, the hero ingredient of the cheap, cheerful sandwich is the humble Chips Oman, a brand of potato chips that debuted back in 1983 and is widely dubbed Oman’s greatest export.