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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...

MUSCAT, SEPT 5 The three-day Zad: Promising Omani Leaders Initiative, organised by the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, concluded on Saturday at the...

For most people, perfume is an experience reserved for the senses of smell and memory. For Omani pastry chef Zahwa al Rahbi, however, a fragrance can be something to taste. Driven by her love of both...

'The appearance of Honey badger in Dhalkut is a source of pride and a reflection of the exceptional ecological value of Dhofar’s mountains' - Zainab Khalid,Nature & history enthusiast Rare...

There was something familiar in the air at Muscat Grand Mall over the weekend, the sound of Filipino songs drifting through the venue, the aroma of home cooking, bursts of laughter and the...

MUSCAT, AUGUST 26 Oman is marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with religious gatherings, remembrance and initiatives highlighting the values associated with his life and teachings. This year,...

Ideas may begin with a small group of people, but with the right partnerships, they can grow into movements that shape communities. This is the thinking behind the third edition of the Cultural...

For decades, Khareef has drawn visitors to Salalah with the promise of mist-covered mountains, lush landscapes and cool weather. In 2026, however, Dhofar’s summer attraction is taking on a new...

When much of the region is sweltering under the summer sun, Salalah is putting on a spectacle of its own. With mist-shrouded mountains, lush green landscapes, cool drizzle and gentle rain, Khareef...

At an age when many teenagers are discovering their favourite games, 15-year-old Omani Saleh al Kindy is busy creating his own. Al Kindy began his game development journey at just nine, encouraged by...

MUSCAT: Oman’s skies are set to offer a spectacular celestial display as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on Wednesday night, August 12, continuing into the early hours of Thursday....

'Al Saadi’s creativity has transformed the cooking process itself into an attraction rather than simply offering a finished meal. The temporary closure was a precautionary measure to address...

On the coast of Al Sawadi in Barka, a striking lighthouse rises from a rocky island, offering visitors a view that feels almost too beautiful to be real. But reaching it requires more than simply...

Kauthar al Maskari traded the certainty of a traditional career for the warmth of a home kitchen. Today, the Omani entrepreneur behind The Bananary is proving that passion, persistence and a loaf of...

'Stem cells derived from the placenta are among the important sources in modern medical and cosmetic research, with applications being explored in several areas' Dr Fakhriya al Shibli,...

Before the first drop of perfume escapes the bottle, Riyam al Mamari has already told a story on its surface. For the Omani artist, a perfume bottle is never just glass. It is a canvas waiting to...

For two weeks, curiosity became a rehearsal, imagination found its voice, and the stage at the Royal Opera House Muscat transformed into a doorway to Wonderland. As the curtain rose on the final...

For most gamers, PlayStation is where unforgettable adventures begin. For Omani software engineer and game developer Eng. Sara al Mahrizi, it is where a childhood dream has come full circle. After...