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It has always been said that the deeper the roots are, the stronger and more resilient the tree stands. That idea reflects Aida Khazoor al Balushi’s journey, where her enterprise was shaped not...

Whenever you wander through an art gallery, you can notice that most art hangs on a wall. Saba Merati’s art is the wall. For Saba, who is a specialist in mural painting, decorative arts and...

In the quiet alleys of Al Mudhaibi, when the summer heat seeps into its fertile land, something remarkable is happening beneath the surface. A stretched green verdant carpet lays; strand by strand of...

Some people describe their success as a career they chose. For Fatema Abdullah al Makhmariya, art was a language she was born into. Growing up in Shinas, a coastal town in northern Oman, Fatema was...

In the quiet alleys of Rustaq where the indigenous palm trees soar and greet distant calls to prayer, a small dream was growing with each sunrise. Taha Saif Al-Khadouri, since his childhood, with...

After more than a decade spent building her artistic career, Omani manga artist Zainab al Lawati received the phone call she had long hoped for: her helmet design had been selected for champion racer...

Safa is not just molding clay; she creates a narrative within each of her works. To her, clay is more than just a form; it is a world where stories breathe, offering experience, connection and...

Behind every stand on the stage is a hidden narration that is to be narrated proudly, telling of the challenges that have been overcome and the boundaries that have been crossed. Fakhriya al Balushi...

For many in Oman, Ramadan is inseparable from gatherings: families around the iftar table, neighbours exchanging dishes before sunset, and streets that stay lively late into the night. For Ahood,...

As the holy month of Ramadhan unfolds, each artistic field finds its way to celebrate and welcome this holy month. Television and drama always have their own fair share in this artistic celebration....

As the year gets ready to welcome Ramadhan, Muslim countries across the world are enriched by welcoming the long-awaited month, when tranquility fills the atmosphere, weaving a gentle rhythm and...

In many Omani homes, honey is more than food; it is a must-have remedy and a staple in every household. Each spoonful carries medical intentions and reflects a deeply rooted cultural ritual. In fact,...

Ramadhan is the sacred month for Muslims, deeply intertwined with devotion and worship. Muslims surround themselves with an aura of spiritual purity and self-discipline through fasting, which involves...

For Fatema, Ramadhan is a date that awakens unforgettable memories, a silent present and a long-awaited future. While many welcome the holy month with joy, it stirs in Fatema a quiet sorrow tied to...

Anxiety does not always scream loudly. Sometimes it whispers quietly in the lives of those affected; haunting sleep in silence, sending thoughts at a troubling pace, or creating a persistent sense of...

Ramadhan is the awaited month for Muslims around the world, marked by spiritual reflection and reunion with family and faith. The anticipation begins with the sighting of the crescent moon,...

Ramadhan is not painted as a solid sight, but it has its own sound. Long before the crescent moon is sighted, peace begins to soften daily life almost imperceptibly. Mornings grow quieter, afternoons...

In the quiet alleys of Al Rustaq, where the breezes embrace the scent of ancient history and the fort narrates the glories of the Omani people, a gentle story is woven through palm fronds. Unlike the...

In an era where education extends far beyond teachers and textbooks, a powerful idea is reshaping classrooms worldwide: teaching must evolve. As educators embrace new methods and technologies, a...

The bitter orange — narinjah in Arabic — is a fruit that is not easy to define. It greets you with its delicate sweet scent and lingers on your tongue with a sharp sting that remains. Jokha al...