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For visitors from the Middle East, particularly Oman, China’s Xinjiang region offers a fascinating blend of cultural familiarity and discovery. From mosques and bustling bazaars to ancient...

For visitors from the Middle East, particularly Oman, China’s Xinjiang region offers a fascinating blend of cultural familiarity and discovery. From mosques and bustling bazaars to ancient...

As rainfall brings relief from Oman’s intense heat, the cooler, cloudier conditions may tempt adventure enthusiasts to head for mountain trails, wadis and the sea. However, what appears to be ideal...

Driven by a passion for sport, Zamzam al Hadhrami has built her career in football refereeing, a field that demands knowledge, confidence, quick decision-making and the ability to remain composed...

Every artwork begins somewhere, in a fleeting moment, a remembered landscape, a familiar melody or an emotion that resists expression in words. At H1 Art Gallery, the third edition of Inspired by 3...

For Maitha al Busaidi, falling from a horse was not the end of her equestrian journey. It was a moment that tested her determination and strengthened her resolve to continue pursuing a passion that...

As Oman celebrates Omani Women’s Day throughout October, rising actress Arwa al Sinaidi represents a generation of women pursuing diverse ambitions across the arts, business and other professional...

As Oman celebrates Omani Women’s Day, Zainab al Lawati reflects on a decade-long passion for sustainability, which has grown into Estidama Events, a platform dedicated to making environmental...

From the glittering disco anthems of the 1970s to the enduring pop melodies that continue to resonate with younger audiences, ABBA’s music brought generations together in Muscat as fans gathered for...

MUSCAT, OCT 14 A study at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has sparked discussion on social media about student mental health after revealing that more than a third of participating students reported...

As Oman marks Omani Women’s Day on October 17, Rahma Adam’s story highlights the many forms of strength, perseverance and contribution among Omani women. Through sharing her experience with...

From the Austrian Alps to the creative voices of Omani filmmakers, cinema is taking centre stage in Muscat as the third edition of the European Union Film Festival brings stories, cultures and...

MUSCAT, OCT 7 Firefighting operations are continuing in Jabal Shams after a wildfire spread through the Al Hajar West Starlight Reserve, prompting a coordinated response involving several government...

For one morning, the familiar corridors of Mall of Oman became something entirely different. Instead of shoppers, there were runners. Instead of screens and store fronts, there was movement, energy...

Fifteen years after the Royal Opera House Muscat first raised its curtain, the House opened its 2026–27 season with a work that seemed almost destined for the occasion: Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto,...

It is bright purple, photogenic and increasingly difficult to miss on café menus across Oman. Açaí has become a popular choice for consumers looking for something refreshing, colourful and...

As Oman moves from the intense heat of summer towards cooler weather, the seasonal change brings more than a welcome drop in temperatures. It also marks a period when respiratory viruses, particularly...

A familiar scent can take us somewhere long before a photograph or a painting does. A trace of frankincense can recall a childhood home, while the fragrance of roses may bring back a place, a person...

A manuscript can be more than a book. Between its pages, it can preserve a language, carry a faith across generations and quietly tell the story of a community determined not to lose its identity....

By Mohamed Al BattashiThere are places in Muscat that feel as though they belong much farther from the city. Hidden among the rugged landscape of Al Aqbiah village in al Ansab, Wilayat Boushar, Ain Al...