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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...

As visitors step into the vast hall of Sultan Qaboos University’s recent art installation, they were immediately drawn into a compelling narrative that transcends mere aesthetics. The spacious...

In an era where movement across borders has become both a necessity and a crisis, art continues to serve as a powerful lens through which to explore the multifaceted narratives of migration. A...

In Bahla, where the wind still carries whispers of a bygone era and the famed fort stands like a storybook carved in stone, a different kind of history is being shaped—not in dusty archives, but on...

Oman's relationship with clay pots can be traced even in ancient times. Today, visiting a bustling market in Muscat, you might stumble across a small stall displaying simple, yet beautifully crafted...

In A’ Seeb, near the coast, there’s a special place called Murabit Al Murasilat, which is actually an equestrian centre. It might look like just another riding school on the outside, but what...

Five round shapes catch your eye immediately, pulling you in with their quiet presence and emotional weight. They’re wrapped in tight white cloth, with colours that shift from rusty red to almost...

Huria al Harrasi's studio offers a glimpse into a universe she has meticulously crafted. Walls are adorned with vivid sketches, vibrant colour palettes rest on shelves, and the faint hum of creative...

Imagine walking into a large enclosure in Oman. There’s the deep growl of a lion echoing across the space, mixed with the sharp alertness of a fox’s bark or the flutter of enormous wings from a...

In an era where cultures blend seamlessly and the world increasingly shrinks into a global village, the importance of celebrating and preserving local identities has never been more vital. Nowhere is...