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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Last week, as my wife and I were moving around one of the largest furnishing stores, I laughed a whole lot when I passed by an elderly man probably in his 80s who was wearing a black t-shirt boldly...

After spending the past few months in the summer, the urge to get out and explore great outdoor activities is becoming stronger with winter fast approaching and temperatures getting pleasant.It is...

The question whether smartphones are making us smart or dumb can be a tricky one but the fact is that this device is making the world smarter.Smart devices are needed for smart governance and the...

For a nation to progress, both men and women must prosper in a society that provides equal opportunities. Ever since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik took the oath of office, he has been aware of...

So last week my seven year old son came back from school with high fever.As always, we first administer a paracetamol dose and give it some time to react, probably around forty minutes but whenever it...

Following the directives from the Council of Ministers to increase the previously set reduction rate on electricity bills for the 'residential category' from 15 per cent to an impressive 30 per cent...

One of the oldest Pakistani residents of Oman, Syedzada Sakhawat Ali Shah Bukhari, a philanthropist who passed away earlier this year, continues to live on through his social welfare work legacy...