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Liju Cherian

Bangalore, Mumbai, Muscat

Senior Editor at Oman Observer

Senior Editor/Journalist IG @Journocherie

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  • 1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

    Veteran CNN journalist Richard Quest recently marked a significant personal and professional milestone with his visit to Oman — his 100th country visited. Known worldwide for his distinctive voice and as the host of Quest Means Business and Quest’s World of Wonder, Richard described the visit as “a very special trip,” made even more unforgettable by the dramatic landscapes of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar. In an exclusive email interview, Richard shared, “Oman was a fitting choice for number 100.

  • 2 months ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

    MUSCAT, APRIL 26At the 29th Muscat International Book Fair, Richard Harrison, a veteran author and English Language Teaching (ELT) pioneer, returns with a refreshed version of his acclaimed New Keep Writing 1 and 2 series. Represented by UAE-based Blackstone and Holywell, Richard promotes the books, continuing a legacy that began over three decades ago in the Sultanate of Oman. “Writing remains one of the hardest skills to teach — and to learn,” Richard says.

  • 2 months ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

    In a delightful fusion of culture, imagination and heartfelt storytelling, Sri Lankan authors Dinesh Deckker and Subhashini Sumanasekara bring to life their second children’s book, Sasha and the Sands of Oman. Following the success of Sasha and Kitty’s Enchanted Journey (2023), the duo’s latest installment continues the adventures of Sasha, this time weaving in the rich textures, landscapes and traditions of Oman — a country they proudly call home.

  • 2 months ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

    Under the amber glow of a setting sun and the haunting silence of endless dunes, Sahar Al Aufi unveiled ‘The Desert Rose’ - a fashion presentation that was less a runway and more a revelation. Over two transformative days in the Bidiya desert, the celebrated Omani designer fused the raw majesty of nature with the grace of couture, offering the Arab world a bold new chapter in fashion storytelling. “This wasn’t just a show.

  • 2 months ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

    “Oman is like stepping into a dream — the scent of frankincense, the warmth of its people, the beaches and the silence of the desert... We fell in love instantly.” So says Andrea Habenreich, who, along with her husband Frank, visited Salalah for the first time in November 2024. The couple from Quedlinburg in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany were drawn to Oman after seeing glowing reports in newspapers and on travel TV shows.

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