Oman: A Blogging Pioneer Tells His Story  · Global Voices
Ayesha Saldanha

Blogs in Oman, as in other countries in the region, are somewhat less popular than internet forums, but there has been a growth in blogging in recent years. Global Voices has spoken to Muawiyah Alrawahi, a young blogger who has been encouraging Omanis to blog and to create public debate in their country, with the argument that “the issue we don’t discuss is the issue we won’t solve”.
Muawiyah Alrawahi. Photo by Jillian C York
How did you start blogging?
Is blogging popular in Oman?
What have you been doing to increase interest in blogging? Why do you feel it is important?
Can you tell us about some of your more controversial posts? What kind of response have you had to them?