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The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a significant factor of uncertainty into policymaking worldwide. For climate change policy, it is a major potential accelerator disruptor!Globally, the pandemic...

It is after a gap of almost a decade that I am getting an opportunity to join my family to celebrate our state festival back in my hometown in the Southern Indian state of Kerala.But, alas! I will be...

The upstream oil and gas sector in Oman is evaluating ambitious strategy with a target of achieving zero emissions by 2050 with a commitment to achieve Zero Routine Flaring by 2030. The strategy's...

The Blue Tiger Butterfly, known for its migration in many countries in the Indian subcontinent, has returned to the Sultanate after 37 years.Researchers have spotted the Blue Tiger, known as Tirumala...

@samkuttyvpAs part of the strategies regarding transition of power generation to renewable energy sources, Oman targets 60 per cent of national energy needs from renewables including solar and wind...

The stadium exploded with earth-shaking applause and cheers when Usain Bolt raced to become the fastest man on earth? Moments like Bolt playing to the crowd and taking a victory lap after his historic...

On the back of measures to support transition to a low carbon economy, Oman intends to slow greenhouse gases (GHG) emission growth. According to the Sultanate’s Second Nationally Determined...

The recent announcement that the Supreme Committee was studying air travel curbs has brightened speculations that the Sultanate may lift the entry ban of expats in the coming days. Adding to the hope...

Muscat: In line with Vision 2040 and as part of its efforts to promote food security and self-sufficiency in the country, Oman seeks to intensify agriculture production and establish land suitable for...

Omanis constitute 62.10 per cent out of a total population of 4.459 million in the Sultanate, according to figures available on National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) website.While the...

In a recent conversation, my friend told me that he was increasingly under stress as he was not finding a pleasant atmosphere at home, not caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but due to its consequent...

Muscat: Ghala as a new central business district of the capital city and a light metro rail line linking Al Seeb and Ruwi are part of Oman's national urban strategy to make Muscat a world-class city...

On the back of strong online shopping, the e-commerce market in Oman is set for further growth in the coming years.According to a report, Oman’s online market, which was valued at $2.19 billion in...

With expectations high that Oman will lift the entry ban soon, expatriates are making beelines at vaccination centres in their home countries in anticipation that a certificate will be made mandatory...

When I write this column, Muslim fraternity all over the world, except a few countries, is in the midst of celebrating Eid al Adha. Unlike before the pandemic, the celebrations for the second most...

Muscat: For the second time in a row, marred by Covid-19 pandemic, Eid al Adha celebrations will be minimal in the Sultanate under the shadow of dusk-to-dawn lockdown and other controls.Although...

Covid-19 has made our lives more difficult and challenging due to social isolation leading to mental stress, disrupted routines in work and family life and economic insecurity.But there have also been...

The relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have touched a new peak forged by appreciation and respect of the leadership and people of these two brotherly...

Despite a revenue fall in the first five months of 2021, the relatively buoyant crude oil prices bode well for the Sultanate to realise its budget estimates.Omani crude is currently trading at prices...

@samkuttyvp While expressing optimism over the recent reforms in the labour policies adopted in the Sultanate, a top global agency called for enhancing employment opportunities for women in the...