Most of the world's water entitlement and allocation regimes evolved during periods of
abundance and, hence, are not well suited to the management of water scarcity …

Regarding the question of the survival of prehistoric hominin groups in the Arabian
Peninsula during arid phases, the geology of karst appears to be an important factor. This is …

This study investigates the spatial distribution patterns and environmental factors influencing
the Aini Falaj system in a specific study area. The research findings are presented through …

Oman is an arid country with an average annual rainfall of 100 mm. Agricultural productions
in Oman is almost fully dependent on irrigation. More than one third of irrigation water is …

This dissertation traces the musical constitution of moral, economic, material, and social
relations between rural communities and the state in the Sultanate of Oman. I argue that …

The Gulf almanacs are primarily arranged according to the twenty-eight lunar stations,
locally known as anwā'. These represent thirteen-day periods throughout the solar year and …

In Oman, stars by night and the sun by day were once widely used to time the distribution of
irrigation water within the falaj irrigation system. When wristwatches became widely …

Oases hold significant social and economic value to communities living in arid
environments. In addition to the availability of important natural resources, such as fertile …

Most of the world's water entitlement and allocation regimes evolved during periods of
abundance and, hence, are not well suited to the management of water scarcity …