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India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day. The importance of the day increases when one thinks of all the years of pain and strain, and deprivation that the leaders and revolutionaries...

Although traditionally a cash-dominated country, thanks to the adoption of a broader range of digital payment methods all segments of the society in Oman have increasingly switched to cashless payment...

In line with the efforts made by the government, Oman's public debt reduced to RO 18.6 billion at the end of the first half against RO 20.8 billion during the corresponding period last year.The debt...

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day! This is the perfect traditional rhyme that suits the current situation as there is nothing possibly more mundane to talk about than the weather!No wonder,...

Taking advantage of the characteristics of a premier tourist destination, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is in the process of formulating new plans to make the Sultanate of Oman a truly unique...

Recent years have seen a major thrust towards inculcating the culture of home-based businesses in the Sultanate of Oman as the government is encouraging its citizens to contribute independently to the...

On July 30, we celebrated the International Day of Friendship, an initiative by the United Nations to enable countries and individuals to step back and thank each other in an attempt to promote and...

Finally, the moment came on July 18, 2022, to say goodbye to a fantastic journey that I started 24 years ago with Oman Daily Observer. While I took off my employee hat officially with the newspaper, a...

Since March of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought immense challenges to frontline healthcare workers. They faced burnout and anxiety. The normal day-to-day pressures impacted their mental...

Climate change is posing serious threats to the natural resources and infrastructure in the Sultanate of Oman, costing the country billions worth of damage in different tropical storms.The threats...

The hotel industry in the Sultanate of Oman is back on the track in the first five months of 2022 when revenues registered a massive 205 per cent rise in May thanks to the rise in the count of...

The relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Republic of Germany have traditionally been close and friendly since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1972.The visit of His Majesty...

The holidays ended on Tuesday marred by numerous tragedies leaving both citizens and residents reeling in the wake of loss of their kith and kin in different incidents.Most people returned to Muscat...

While a holiday season is a time meant to be spent with family for enjoyment, it's also a time to be extra vigilant against potential safety hazards. But what happens very often is that thrill...

Muscat: Eid al Adha, the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated by all nationalities in the Sultanate of Oman with due solemnity, religious fervor and enthusiasm.In traditional attire, the faithful...

@samuelkuttyvp - Caution is the catchword while preparing to celebrate Eid al Adha even as inclement weather played spoilsport in shopping for the “festival of sacrifice’ on Thursday.Incessant...

@samuelkuttyvp - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has called on all people to adhere to precautionary measures while celebrating Eid al Adha to protect themselves and communities from coronavirus.The...

Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman is expected to boom during the coming days largely driven by arrivals from different countries thanks to the Eid al Adha holidays for both public and private sectors...

Eid al Adha is around the corner and preparations are underway for the “greater festival” of the year. Unlike the previous two years, the celebrations this time will take place without any...

With the crescent moon sighted and Eid al Adha set to fall on Saturday, shoppers have started thronging markets including the traditional habtas.In the Sultanate of Oman, the seasonal traditional...