Back to homepage / Live news Dishdasha crackdown as Omani men face fines for rogue robes Muscat (AFP) – A wave of foreign imitations and alternative styles has prompted Oman to take tough action ...

For Abraj Allak, the dishdasha has been the foundation of his tailoring business for nearly 40 years. A Muslim immigrant from Bangladesh, Mr. Allak came to Oman in 1978.

While similar to the ankle-length robes worn by men in neighbouring countries, Oman's dishdasha stands out with its subtle embroidery around the neckline (mahar) which continues down a front ...

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At the beginning of January 2022, the Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef, issued a decision related to the Omani dishdasha, stipulating a ban on ...

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MUSCAT: A wave of foreign imitations and alternative styles has prompted Oman to take tough action to preserve its unique national dress, threatening thousands of dollars in fines for men who wear ...