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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...

Shifting weather patterns resulting from climate change is one of the major challenges of our time. So there is no ambiguity about the need for collective and multilateral action to combat greenhouse...

In the last few weeks, I have had amazing conversations with my friends and fellow book lovers. Some of them revealed that they have made it a rule to read at least a few pages of a book everyday.When...

Arabic delicacies including mandi, kabsa, falafel, hummus, shawarma or meshkak and salads like fattoush are becoming the favourite meal choices of many Indians. As such, there are thousands of...

Set against the backdrop of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic, it brings home the thin line between life and death, human behaviour and society, the link between intense suffering and intense love and...

It’s another milestone day in the Sultanate of Oman. January 11 marks the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s ascension to the reins of power.This is the day when the people of...

Now that the most iconic sportsman of all-time Pelé has passed away, we are left wondering if he was really different from football itself. Yes, he was not only the symbol of football, the standard...