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Under the fading light of an Omani afternoon, the campus of German University of Technology in Oman took on a different life, one stitched together with shadows, sound and an unmistakable sense of...

Under the open sky of the Preparatory Studies Centre at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences — Muscat, A’dar Dark unfolded not just as an event, but as a living narrative, one that...

After the recent low-pressure system, Masarrat, brought generous rainfall to Muscat, a quiet valley behind the old Muscat Dam transformed into something extraordinary. Wadi al Tuyan, a hiking trail...

MUSCAT: As the world marks Earth Day today (April 22), the Sultanate of Oman is joining the global call for environmental responsibility through a series of initiatives that combine urban planning,...

In a workshop where the scent of engine oil lingers in the air and the rhythm of tools echoes against metal, Zalikha al Bulushi is quietly reshaping expectations, one engine, one video, and one...

MUSCAT: The third scientific symposium titled 'The Quran and Human Development', opened in Muscat on Monday. The event brought together leading scholars, thinkers, and researchers from...

On World Art Day, April 15, creativity in Oman took on a collective voice, one shaped not by a single artist, but by dozens of hands, stories, and imaginations. In preparation for the Sultanate’s...

On an evening where art spoke louder than words, the halls of the Royal Opera House Muscat transformed into a canvas of emotion, colour and untold stories. On April 14, the Ministry of Social...

Under the vaulted halls of Sultan Qaboos University, music was not simply performed, it was remembered, reinterpreted and sent forward. The celebration of Arab Music Day unfolded as more than an...

For the family behind Once Upon a Truck, life does not unfold between four walls, it moves.Douwe and Karlijn, along with their four children, Sophie, Tobias, Pepijn and Olivier, left the Netherlands...

MUSCAT: A national forum dedicated to empowering people with disabilities brought together government officials, academics and community members at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in...

From the quiet certainty of a high school classroom in Oman to the urgent, flashing lights of an ambulance in New Zealand, Tasneem al Maskari’s journey into medicine did not follow a lifelong...

MUSCAT, APRIL 3 Marking World Autism Awareness Day, the first Autism Forum was inaugurated at the Oman Automobile Association under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Hamoud al Harthy, Under-Secretary of...

In Muscat, a quiet transformation is reshaping how residents experience public space. Across residential areas and urban corridors, a new generation of open, modern walkways is emerging, reflecting a...

Among the many defining works of twentieth-century literature, A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner stands out as a haunting and enduring example of Gothic fiction. While the genre is often associated...

MUSCAT: As the Al Masarat low-pressure system continues to batter Oman with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the threat of flash floods, meteorologists warn that a bigger, less predictable danger...

Long before the polished plating and precision of professional kitchens, Zahwa al Rahbi’s story began at home, in the quiet comfort of family gatherings, where simple ingredients turned into moments...

In Omani homes, Eid is often announced not by the calendar, but by the scent of something sweet rising from the oven. For Zahwa al Rahbi, a pastry chef at Kempinski Hotel Muscat, that scent belongs...

It is often said that law and order organise our world. But what happens when the system meant to deliver justice becomes incomprehensible, oppressive and indifferent to truth? This unsettling...

As Ramadhan settles across Oman, cities are lighting up in a vibrant celebration of faith, culture and design. From Muscat to Al Rustaq and Nizwa, decorations this year blend modern technology with...