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Muscat: It is very easy to buy items online but receiving them on time is always a big problem as some retailers do not fulfill their promises of a free and swift delivery.Many consumers feel that the...

When COVID-19 forced many all over the world to send their employees home to work virtually, the rush to give them access to all the tools they would need to work from home was sudden for many...

Despite the government's efforts over the years to build more roads to solve the growing number of traffic jams in the capital, one network in the capital that has remained dangerous over the years is...

In spite of the development that Oman has seen during the last decades, the way of life of Omanis remains largely traditional and in accordance with Islamic values. This is evident if one looks at the...

The current visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), assumes great significance and will reflect positively at various levels...

Pardon me, but I will be honest here. After four weeks of solitude, I could not keep up at home alone until the woman of my house along with children came back from a one-month holiday.My masculine...

The issue of random littering is growing bigger every day due to the careless behaviour of some individuals who tend to throw waste either randomly in public places or outside the trash bins.Despite...

AS khareef season in Dhofar is nearing the end, the problem of insect bites at tourist spots has taken away the pleasure of visitors, as almost all of them are complaining of such a problem once they...

Whether you are ready or not, school reopening is right around the corner, and this means parents are once again starting to shop for new school supplies and clothing.Thousands of students across Oman...

While significant advancements have been made in enhancing inflight services, one aspect that needs attention is the size and design of toilets in the aircraft."We always have to endure various...

Just recently, a double trouble hit the woman of my house on a fine sunny Friday as she was driving from home to the nearby mall with the children.While on the way, she was given a nasty surprise when...

Small changes in sleeping patterns can lead to an increased risk of health problems. This includes people's liberty to adjust sleeping time even during work and rest days. The change in pattern,...

From this week for a month, the woman of my house is on a mission to visit her folks miles away from Oman.Whenever she travels, I always have this fear in me of being home alone, and my mind is...

With the rising cost of bringing in nannies and house helps to cater to children at home when parents are at work, employees in Oman are waiting for the day when workplace nurseries become a reality....

There is that part of life when you acknowledge that you are grateful for that one person you were chosen to unite and entangle together. We hear of phrases ‘two in one’ or ‘three in one’ but...

As more and more areas have been included as paid parking zones in Muscat due to the increase in the number of vehicles, and to eliminate the issue of abandoning vehicles in free parking slots, many...

For many women, Eid is the season to try new recipes. However, these days, things have turned around as we men have begun showing our skills in the kitchen.Last week, I asked the lady of the house not...

For many women, Eid is the season to try new recipes. However, these days, things have turned around as we men have begun showing our skills in the kitchen.Last week, I asked the lady of the house not...

The fear of driving (driving phobia) is a significant problem that can affect everyday life. In addition, in Oman, there are various fears related to driving that may cause panic and possibly leading...

This week, the world celebrated Father’s Day, and this space today is dedicated to all the great fathers out there who experience the unexpected challenges of being the men of their houses.For me,...