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The pro-active government strategies to encourage and promote beekeeping in the Sultanate of Oman came in for acclamation by a UN body.On the occasion of the celebration of World Bee Day on May 20,...

Every war is a war waged against children. From the decades-old conflicts in Iraq to Syria, South Sudan to Yemen, Afghanistan to the current war in Ukraine, children are caught up in violence, which...

Slogans can make a big difference. They can create awareness and motivate people to take actions that would matter. They can help keep the environment clean and hygienic to make the place we live in...

Even as economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the current year, rising inflation and a slowdown in the global economy loom as downside risks.Inflation has risen in recent months against...

Even as two more weeks are left for the annual mid-day break for outdoor work to begin in the Sultanate of Oman, workers feel that the period is advanced in view of the scorching heat.The three-month...

With the demise of Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, who ruled the Emirates for about 18 years, the Gulf and Middle East region lost a visionary leader and statesman.The...

The tremors from the recent rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, though the move was to cool off high inflation that is running at a four-decade high in the United States, did not end with its borders....

MUSCAT: India’s rupee and China’s yuan were among the Asian currencies, which suffered the most losses in the morning trade on Monday due to the ever-increasing dollar strength.According to...

An ancient rock in the Sultanate of Oman is the backdrop for a new study with consequences of the search for life elsewhere.A report based on the study ‘Energetically Informed Niche Models of...

With the bizarre changes happening in the climate more care should be given to protect the skin. The scorching heat during the summer season can dull the skin’s natural glow, leaving it greasy and...

After a month of relaxed timings coinciding with Ramadhan and a long break thanks to the Eid al Fitr holidays, citizens and residents are returning to Muscat for regular work.Roads in the capital...

After two years of health restrictions on gatherings, people in the Sultanate of Oman, like most parts of the world, are all set to enjoy a near-normal Eid al Fitr next week.Although caution is the...

Every year on April 23, celebrations take place in countries around the world to recognise the scope of books and respect their role as a bridge between generations and across cultures. Although the...

A festive air has started across the city markets as shopping for Eid al Fitr got into full swing with the announcement of holidays that will last more than a week.While traders say the economic...

Ramadhan, the most important month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is when Muslims worldwide abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It is the time of reflection and spirituality,...

To facilitate a location conducive to street vendors, the Muscat Municipality has said it will unveil a 'Grill Zone' project for open-air barbecue in Al Amerat."The project is part of the plans for...

The Venice Biennale 2022 is a perfect platform which will help increase the visibility of the Sultanate of Oman’s blossoming art scene by showcasing the creativity of Omani artists’ ability to...

People in the Sultanate of Oman are at present more focused on healthier diets, with more fruits and vegetables inclusion. The shift in dietary habits is reflected in the country's higher rate of...

A question that made rounds till recently as to whether we were transitioning into a world where we would live with the coronavirus pandemic seems to have faded as life started returning to normal in...

Come summer, and it’s time for heightened cases of skin pigmentation disorders. The issue can vary from discoloured marks or brown spots appearing on the skin to pigmented patches.This was discussed...