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A forum addressing World Mental Health Day was held at Mazoon College earlier this week in Muscat. The forum took place on October 27 under the theme “Your Voice, Your World” and the patronage of...

For 23-year-old Omani marine biologist Malaak al Lawati, a single trip to Bar al Hikman became a catalyst for a bigger purpose: helping people understand the nature around them. Initially intended as...

For young Omani geologist Fatma al Hajriy, a deep-seated fascination with how rocks hold memories of ancient events sparked an interest in geology, eventually leading her to a career in Oman’s...

TURNING waste into a resource does not happen overnight. It requires years of effort to turn a simple concept into a project. However, for Zainab Abdulkhaliq, a professional in Oman’s waste...

At 23, young Omani artist Shahd al Hussaini is not particularly interested in defining herself by one medium, subject or even one creative pursuit. Instead, she allows herself to experiment. “If I...

An art collection inspired by Oman’s ancient frankincense trees and resin is on display in the Sultanate of Oman for the first time. “The Oman Collection”, created by late Italian...

In 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic restricted travel, childhood best friends Lujaina al Sabri and Sharifa al Siyabi found themselves with a sudden itch for exploration. “We thought, ‘We can’t go...

Meet 29-year-old Reem al Humaidi, a boat captain, freediver and founder of Ocean Emotions, a sea-tourism company creating safe and welcoming sea experiences for women. Just six years ago, she could...

For 28-year-old media personality, content creator, podcast host and marketing professional Basma al Abri, creativity has never fitted neatly into one lane. Instead, she takes an intuitive,...

An exhibition exploring chaos and conversation opened this week at H1 Art Gallery in Muscat. Titled “Whirlwind”, the exhibition brings together the works of prominent Omani artists Tariq al Hajri...

After graduating from university in the United States, poet and author Qais al Habsi found himself missing the writing spaces he had grown used to. “I used to participate in open mic nights during...

Dar Al Atta’a Association announced the winners of the 20th edition of the Let’s Read Writing Competition on June 15, in Muscat. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin...

During the Covid-19 lockdown, then 25-year-old Ghaidaa al Harthy found herself paying attention to something she had long taken for granted: the trees and plants surrounding her family home. Today,...

As Eid approaches, salons across Oman are entering one of their busiest seasons, with women booking their beauty appointments early in preparation for the celebrations. From glowing skin to natural...

Over the past three years, the Sultanate of Oman has announced a succession of monumental and unprecedented space projects. From the establishment of Etlaq, the MENA region’s first commercial...

What started as a simple problem for university student Aus al Ghassani has now turned into a growing Omani eyewear brand aiming to carve out its place in the local fashion market. “My problem was...

At nearly any art event in Muscat, chances are that 28-year-old Anoushka Narayanan will be there! Whether exhibiting her work, creating live art pieces, or simply supporting fellow artists within...

For 27 year old fashion designer Abdulaziz al Musallami, the path to fashion was anything but straightforward. After enrolling in a business programme after high school, he quickly found himself...

A fashion pop up addressing the waste produced by the global fashion industry took place on April 9 to 10 at Local Parks in Muscat, bringing together artists, designers and sustainability advocates....

An event highlighting the intersection of clothing waste, sustainability and creativity is taking place in Muscat today, Thursday, April 9. Sustainable fashion pop-up ‘Atlad’, hosted by local...