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Today we are living in a world stained by wars, conflicts, extremism, violence, and hatred. Though all of us wish peace to be a reality, unfortunately, it remains elusive!We know peace is not just the...

For any visitor, the appeal of a city is based on its vibrant art and architecture, geographical setting, unique cultural identity, etc. While plenty of urban destinations are scenic during the day,...

Tomorrow, September 5, we will be celebrating the International Day of Charity to acknowledge and honour the power of kindness that has on our society.Charity is a word that we hear every day, and we...

The Sultanate of Oman is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for global travellers thanks to its systematic positioning, amazing history, friendly people, spectacular scenery, and diverse...

In today's constantly evolving job market, education needs to shift more towards preparing students with entrepreneurial skills and specific job careers than traditional reliance on formal...

As population is witnessing an exponential growth, countries in the world are facing a demographic shift. This means more people are living in cities, posing more challenges for countries in providing...

We all know that charity is a virtue. But it is all the more so when we refer it to an act of gifting a life to a person. Organ donation is one such generous and noble act that humans can do for their...

Not a single day now passes without headlines about online scams. If you ask anyone around you; they will have a story to tell you about being fallen prey to online financial fraud!Interestingly, the...

With only six more years left for the historic goals set by the world leaders to secure the rights and well-being of everyone, current progress falls short of what is required to be done.Many of the...

This is the era of digital entertainment. Everything for our pleasure is readily available at our fingertips. So are digital books. They have transformed our reading taste in far more ways than simply...

Climate change has become the biggest crisis of our era, and global warming is dangerously close to spiralling out of control. It is causing suffering and death, and we’re all obsessed with the talk...

Whether it's paying for a meal at a restaurant, ordering a takeout from a home delivery service, or filling fuel at a gasoline station, the exchange of cash is not the only option for...

An often-asked question to anyone who exits the Sultanate of Oman is how good the country to work is and what it is like to live in. The shared answer is: “It's amazing, and you won't feel like...

Religious or not, festivals have long been part of all cultures. They create special moments and emotions in our lives. They also teach us to forget enmity and embrace one another in a bond of...

The years have passed much faster than I ever realised that they would. A week now feels like a day, as does a month or a year. Each day slips by faster than the day before.Many of my retired friends...

We all know that the oxygen that we breathe is created by green plants. We know that beyond being the beautiful backdrop to every season, they are part of the earth’s atmosphere and the habitat for...

Even as many people dream of living to 100 or beyond, many among the elderly do not want to live longer. They think living too long can will lead to age-related diseases and rob them of their ability...

Muscat May 21The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and his meeting with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein sets a new milestone for bilateral...

From the dining table at home to business lunches at hotels, food is at the centre of any gathering. But the food, especially the one that we prepare at home and share together, is much more than...

Driven by low tax rates and innovative residency and citizenship programmes, countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have become the preferred choice of investors and individuals looking for...