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Bandar al Khairan, located approximately 25 km from Muscat, is not just a destination for swimming and snorkelling in its turquoise waters. It is a natural oasis with a wealth of hidden treasures...

On the fiftieth anniversary of World Environment Day, environmentalists are focusing on finding solutions to plastic pollution. This annual event, led by the United Nations Environment Programme...

Built on mountain heights, stone houses in the Sultanate of Oman are architectural heritage that enrich tourism. In the past, rural and nomadic communities lived in houses made of various materials...

The coastal city of Qalhat in South Al Sharqiyah holds the distinction of being the oldest Omani city and the first capital of the Sultanate of Oman prior to the advent of Islam. With its strategic...

Due to rising temperatures, there is an increase in tyre bursts and subsequent road accidents in the Sultanate of Oman. Used tyres are seen piled up near replacement shops and adjacent areas. They...

Under the theme of 'Water: Sustaining Bird Life' the Sultanate of Oman is participating in the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. As the spring season ends, around 4,000 species of birds,...

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Sultanate of Oman has approximately 2.2 million hectares of arable land, which is about 7 per cent of the country's total...

As the Sultanate of Oman enters acacia flowering season, locals gear up for the active beehive formation that occurs during this time. Acacia trees are known for resilience to harsh desert...

Skhrrat, a village located around 180 km from Muscat, has become a haven for nature lovers and adventure tourists. Situated between the Al Hajar Mountains, this natural oasis is located approximately...

Skhrrat, a village located around 180 km from Muscat, has become a haven for nature lovers and adventure tourists. Situated between the Hajar Mountains, this natural oasis is located approximately 10...

In what appears to be a rare scene, the water of Wadi al Sareen dam recently in the form of waterfalls. This scene attracted dozens of citizens and residents.A number of wadis feed this dam. They...

With rain in several wilayats of the Sultanate of Oman, the weather has become exceptionally good and aflaj are recharged here and there.Some aflaj are overflowing while many others have subsided...

The sudden change in weather has softened the Ramadhan mood in the Sultanate of Oman, as most of the wilayats witnessed cloudy weather and rain that brought down the temperature and recharged the...

There is a misconception that eating fish in the holy month of Ramadhan causes thirst during fasting. Many avoid eating fish during this period without doing a fact check, which suggests fish has...

Small caves between Musandam and Al Sharqiyah governorates attract easy attention of travellers. The caves are located in the mountain range of the governorates and extend for more than 500km.These...

The charming valleys of the Sultanate of Oman have always been a source of attraction to tourists. The majority of the valleys are located near the mountains or beside the vast agricultural oases....

Varieties of shells, placed in transparent glass vessels or in decorated pottery, are a pretty sight. One who frequents the beaches and shores of Oman, which extends for more than 3,000 km, can come...

Muscat: Along the road leading to the village of Yenkit, 40 km south of Muscat, a large sign indicating the presence of an important archaeological site attracts visitors. The remains here are...

Drawings and inscriptions on rocks illustrate life in ancient times.Arabic book 'Life on an Outcrop' by Dr Ahmed al Rabani and Dr Suleiman al Mahdhuri illuminates cultural, social, economic, political...

Those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Muscat should head to the coastal village of Yenkit. This small village is distinct due to ‘Khors’, which resembles a ‘bay’...