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A key truism in the discipline of history is that the past finds its way to sneak into the present. To this end is the relevance of books that contain “all-you-need-to-know” information about what...

Whether a country is wealthy or impoverished, it is ruinous for its community if food is wasted. Redistributing food and helping reduce its loss and waste not only helps foster healthier communities...

The period after retirement from work is supposed to be a wonderful time to spend quality time with family and pursue one’s dreams which could not be fulfilled due to either work-related pressures...

The brotherly relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain are a solid example of bonds of love, common interest, and aspirations of the peoples of the two countries for a...

It was indeed with great surprise that I received a postal letter the other day after more years than I remember having received it. I was thrilled that I got the inland letter posted by a former...

From the rugged landscape to the dunes or from the architecture to the environment, women in Oman are leading the way as they pour their creativity onto the canvas.Women participating in the fine arts...

Climate change is causing more frequent havoc to marine life as rising temperatures are damaging coral reefs around the world with no exception to the Sultanate of Oman.Studies suggest that the future...

Life today revolves around the Internet with a global system of social interactions including status updates, news feeds, comment chains, reviews, rankings and ratings. However, misinformation and...

From mountaineering to dune bashing in the desert or exploring cave chambers to snorkeling in the colourful coral reefs or camping under the stars or from scrambling through sheer-sided canyons to the...

We all know that climate change is happening. We know that the atmosphere is warming. We also know that it is happening even more quickly than we feared. In some cases, weather patterns, climates and...

The distinguished historic relations between the two brotherly countries of the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have always been characterised by warmth and goodwill based on...

Used for millennia as a perfume, cure-all plant medicine and once prized more than gold, frankincense which was an integral part of Omani culture and a mainstay of the farmers, appears in...

Even as many countries in the world are still struggling to provide the benefits of a modern approach to digitalised governance to the people, a notable exception is the Sultanate of Oman for its...

The visit of UAE President His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan to the Sultanate of Oman is a testimony of the commitment to a policy of constructive relations and cooperation between the...

The inaugural edition of the Airports Council International's annual global trade show, which is returning in a new format after a two-year hiatus, will be hosted by Oman Airports Management...

The 2022 edition of the UFI Global Congress will take place in Muscat on November 14-17, with the keynote by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy (pictured), two-time Academy Award-winning film-maker, and director...

Salalah will host iconic triathlon event Ironman 70.3 on Saturday.With the participation of over 700 athletes, the triathlon event provides attendees with a chance to explore Salalah, the heart of...

Strong and positive momentum is expected to continue in the Sultanate of Oman's real estate sector thanks to the shifting trends suggesting that the property market is once again on the investor...

As part of environmental conservation and to attract visitors, nature reserves in the Sultanate of Oman are being developed as tourist destinations.In this regard, the Environment Authority has...

Restaurants and food outlets which are caught violating the Sultanate of Oman's food safety laws could face legal action in addition to the closure, warns Muscat Municipality.The warning followed...