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Fear is often misunderstood. Many people see it as a weakness. In truth, it is a natural alarm that has kept humans alive for thousands of years. It warns us when something feels wrong, helps us avoid...

Have you ever noticed how problems look ten times bigger at night, but half the size after a good night’s sleep? That is because while you are snoring, your brain is busy working the night shift. We...

Stand in a busy market and look around: every face, body, and gesture tells a story written by the land. Skin holds the warmth or coolness of its climate, eyes reflect distant seas, and even the way...

Some countries have done it. They have ticked the box. Extreme poverty? Handled, done, and dusted. Or at least, that’s what the stats say. And yes, that is a massive achievement. When people finally...

Let’s start with something strange. A person takes a pill with no medicine in it, just sugar. Within minutes, their headache fades. Another drinks tap water, believing it came from a holy spring....

There’s a saying you often hear in coastal communities: “When the ocean is sick, the land will soon follow.” It might sound like just another old proverb, but in 2025, it has started to feel...

A student graduates. Family cheers. Someone hands them a shiny certificate. They post it with a lengthy caption: Hard work pays off, but then? Sometimes not much! Weeks pass, months pass. Job...

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you were there? Congratulations! You’re human. Memory is the incredible mental filing system that lets us recall birthdays, algebra...

We wake up, brush our teeth, sip coffee, and check our phones, all without a second thought. These routines feel automatic and woven into our daily lives. But beneath these simple behaviours lies a...

We wake up, brush our teeth, sip coffee and check our phones, all without a second thought. These routines feel automatic and woven into our daily lives. But beneath these simple behaviours lies a...

We have all been nagged about it: “Drink more water!” It’s the advice you hear from your mom, your doctor and even your overly hydrated, fitness-obsessed friend who carries a water bottle the...

Salah, the Islamic prayer, is often recognised as a vital spiritual practice, but beyond its spiritual essence, it also serves as a full-body wellness routine!Research shows that Salah is essentially...

Leadership entails steering a nation through complex challenges while shaping a sustainable future. Over the past five years, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has demonstrated a governance style...

The recent departure of Syrian President Bashar al Assad marks a crucial turning point in Syria’s contemporary history. Assad’s regime collapsed following a swift offensive by rebel factions, led...

Ever found yourself avoiding a black cat, nervously knocking on wood, or tossing salt over your shoulder after a spill? Congratulations: you’re human. Superstitions, those quirky, irrational...

Let me take you back to my childhood in Oman in the 1980s, a time when life was beautifully simple, unhurried and filled with joy. The world we knew wasn’t filled with gadgets or bustling cities; it...

Sultan Haitham City, located in the Wilayat of Al Seeb, Muscat, represents a pioneering urban development initiative to revolutionise sustainable living in the Sultanate of Oman. Spanning...

Education systems frequently emphasise the importance of modernising curricula, improving assessment techniques, integrating technology, and investing in teacher professional development. However,...

Every year, Oman’s National Day brings people together in pride, joy, and gratitude. Celebrated on November 18th, it’s more than just a public holiday, it’s a heartfelt tribute to the strength,...

In the Arab Gulf, jobs like plumbing, electrical work, barbering, shopkeeping, and taxi driving are often undervalued, leading many locals to shy away from them.As a result, these roles are mostly...