Time to stop this humanitarian catastrophe: Sayyid Badr
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, called for the need to compensate the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for the loss of innocent lives and those affected by the Israeli war...
Let’s make the coming Ramadhan free of food waste
Ramadhan, the month of fasting and prayers, starts next week. But I am worried about food wastage. I may not have any control over what people prepare in their homes for iftar, but through this...
Omani doctor in Gaza spreads hope amid war
An Omani surgeon, Dr Aiman al Salmi who works at Khoula Hospital, is currently at the European Hospital in Gaza to provide much-needed medical assistance to the wounded amidst the ongoing conflict.Dr...
Why is getting a driver’s licence so expensive?
Paying driving instructors extra on the day of a test and, in particular, on passing has always been a common practice. The extra is said to compensate for the time the instructor lost waiting for...
American Red Cross honours Oman resident
Oman resident Syed Shaandar Ali Shah Bukhari, a marketing professional and social welfare worker, was honoured by the American Red Cross for his heroic actions that saved the life of an Omani citizen...
Oman's strategic neutrality is a beacon of peace and mediation
Oman has distinguished itself as a peacemaker and mediator, making it a role model for peaceful coexistence with the world. In this regard, Oman's role is crucial, and a simple 'thank you' is...
Huge potential for Omanis to tap delivery services market
As Oman sees a significant rise in e-commerce business, there seems to be a huge demand for delivery jobs in the country, hence a good scope for young Omanis to take up the opportunities.The Ministry...
Oman's present development wipes out past hardships
Looking at Oman today, it is difficult to believe that the country was once upon a time a place with hardships as development has seen no barriers in just five decades.This is much evident everywhere...
‘Young age’ no longer means a healthy life
Age, in today’s world, is not the reason behind several health disorders that many are experiencing. Be it the elderly or the youth, the majority are struggling with one condition or the other.Gone...
Football fever grips Oman
From giant projector screens at cafes to television sets at homes, Asian Cup fever has gripped the nation as the much-awaited match between Oman and Saudi Arabia kicks off on Tuesday evening.Cafes...
THANK YOU, YOUR MAJESTY
As the Sultanate of Oman celebrates four years of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s rule today, his leadership has inspired every Omani who pray for him for the many good deeds he has done for...
Beware of quishing
QR code helps us to scan restaurant menus, pay for products or services online and offline and access websites with greater ease. But experts have expressed concern over the ease with which unknown QR...
Omanisation gathers steam
The government’s job Omanisation efforts is progressing in earnest and the Ministry of Labour (MoL) has in recent past intensified a long-standing programme to create employment opportunities for...
‘2024 will be the year of happiness for Oman’
While bidding farewell to 2023, there is a sense of sadness at its departure even as we prepare to celebrate the coming year, which is more interesting.In Oman, there is happiness in the air among...
Rear seat belt, child car seat enforcement must
In Oman, the introduction of a traffic law mandating seat belt for all passengers and requiring child seats for children under the age of four was a significant step towards enhancing road...
Homework blues
We know well that school homework helps parents follow up on their children's progress, but the same homework brings difficulties in staying focused and also pressures parents, especially those who...
Flower lovers make merry as winter kicks in
Flowers and plants when nicely blended into a lovely home garden, create blissfulness and the time is ripe now for plant lovers in Oman to approach sellers as cool weather knocks our doors.In the...
Omani media – a true mirror of the society
As we celebrate 53 years of achievements, one major sector that needs to be highlighted is Omani media, a genuine and honest mirror of the society that continues to disseminate a message of...
A step towards peace and prosperity
For decades, the Sultanate of Oman remains committed to adopting balanced attitudes towards pressing issues. Leveraging its extensive diplomatic experience, Oman actively pursues mediation and...
As the Sultanate of Oman celebrates 53 years of Renaissance under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik who inspires every Omani, we pray for his well-being and are grateful for...