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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...

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...