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Omanis Revive Memory of Village Swallowed by Desert
Encroaching sands have left little evidence that the Omani village of Wadi al-Murr ever existed, but former inhabitants and curious visitors are coming to rediscover the hamlet engulfed by the desert. Salem al-Arimi, originally from the area, looked out nostalgically over the expanse. Accordin

Libyans Await Biden Term, Blame Trump for Tripoli War
Some Libyan people were amused with the developments at the US Capitol last week as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed Congress.

Optimism Over Economic Revival Sweeps Aden
Residents in Aden said that optimism for an improvement in the economy and services was prevailing over the temporary Yemeni capital, reviving the hopes that Yemenis hold in the liberated areas. Asharq Al-Awsat made a tour in the city, where the living situation has noticeably improved in the wak

Pandemic Empties Blue-Hued Moroccan Tourist Town
When COVID-19 hit Morocco, the mountainous town of Chefchaouen was one of the few that registered no cases.