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The Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt enjoy centuries-old civilizational, cultural, and economic linkages built on people-to-people connections. These well-established historic...

Who on the earth has not benefited from nursing care at least once? Holding a child whose mother is seriously ill, comforting a woman at the bedside of her husband who is slowly dying, or cracking...

There are now no fears of lockdowns; all modes of travel including flights are available; malls, restaurants, and cinemas are all open, and containment and control measures are no more in force!The...

What is fundamental for a peaceful and prosperous world is quality education. Unfortunately what we are witnessing currently is that education is in a crisis as it is not aiding to shape a world that...

Since my high school in the late 70s, I have seen Earth Days celebrated every year, mostly with solemn festivities to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment.On the day, which is...

A much-anticipated event in the world, and with the dates confirmed, Muslims all over the world are preparing for their favorite festival of Eid al Fitr. It marks the end of Ramadhan, the holy month...

So, what if a computer solves a problem that involves human traits like common sense? It may not be a surprise to see our individual qualities like empathy and humour, intuition and emotion,...

For Muslims worldwide, Ramadhan is the most sacred period for deep reflection, sacrifice, solidarity, and joyous family gatherings. During this month, they observe a strict daily fast from dawn until...

Food insecurity has reached an unprecedented level in many regions of the world and shortages have become a regular occurrence in everyday life. Consequently, undernourishment is a looming threat...

Billions of people and countless institutions including schools, healthcare centres, farms, and industries today do not have access to clean water and sanitation. And millions more are expected to go...

The Sultanate of Oman has made tremendous headway in the recent years in transforming the country into a modern state with a wave of economic and social reforms in order to improve the status and...

In the past, the education system around the world was to teach students to think casually, to set a goal, and then explore and acquire the means and resources to find the most suitable and efficient...

The world is heading towards a health crisis driven by obesity, a body condition that has been overlooked for many decades. While many consider it a cosmetic concern, obesity is a complex disease with...

Demand for transport is growing fast worldwide due to unprecedented challenges arising from accelerated socio-economic developments. If the current trend continues, passenger and freight activities,...

Extracts from wild and cultivar olive and Greek juniper – the two plants that are key natural sources found in the Sultanate of Oman — have the potential for wound healing and hair growth. The two...

It is one year since Russian forces rolled into Ukraine, the war and its latest phase continue to remain a challenge not only for the people of Ukraine, but also for the world at large.Since the...

In the Sultanate of Oman, there is no dearth of legislation and measures that not only safeguard the citizens’ rights but also ensure decent living standards. As such the social protection system in...

Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre will once again glow in the glory of books of all genres and subjects offering something for readers across all ages!In this digital era when electronic media has...

We see thousands of individuals, communities, and organisations coming together every year on February 4 to demonstrate a shared responsibility in reducing the global impact of cancer.On this global...

Every year February 2 is an important day in the ecosystem. On this day, the world celebrates Wetlands Day, with the theme “Revive and restore degraded wetlands” to increase awareness and...