9th stop of Olympic flame's global tour

Graphics shows the Olympic flame of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games heading for Muscat, capital of Oman, the ninth stop of the Olympic flame's global tour, on April 13, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on April 12, 2008 shows Al Alam Palace in Muscat, capital of Oman. The torch relay in Muscat, the ninth stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will be held on April 14.(Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on April 12, 2008 shows an Omani walking in the aisle of Al Alam Palace in Muscat, capital of Oman. The torch relay in Muscat, the ninth stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will be held on April 14. (Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on April 13, 2008 shows Al Bahri Road in Muscat, capital of Oman. The torch relay in Muscat, the ninth stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will be held on April 14. (Xinhua Photo)