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At the heart of Muscat Nights in Al Qurum Natural Park, the Food Festival has emerged as one of the most vibrant and unifying attractions, drawing crowds with aromas, flavours, and stories that...

As dusk settled over the old quarter of Ibra, the stone corridors of Souq Al Qanater began to echo with voices that have shaped Oman’s cultural memory for generations. Between weathered shopfronts...

In the margins of a modest journal, worlds quietly unfold. Some pages hold buildings caught mid-light, others trace mountain lines, passing streets, or faces borrowed from film. For Issa bin Saif al...

What began as a quiet natural corner in Qurayyat has now become one of Oman’s most talked-about destinations on social media. In recent months, Flamingo Lake has turned into a viral trend, filling...

When most children were still adjusting their backpacks and finding their seats, a quiet moment changed the course of Al Waleed al Balushi’s life. The first class of the day was music. The teacher...

At the entrance of Mutrah Souq, where the rhythm of daily life blends with the enduring presence of the sea, the evening of December 23 carried a different kind of energy. Passersby were drawn not...

At Rozna Restaurant, the scent of coconut, spices and slow-simmered ambition filled the air as the sixth edition of the Chef Oman Competition 2025 advanced into its decisive second round. What...

For Hussain bin Abdullah al Ghamlasi, art was never a dramatic discovery. It entered his life quietly during his school years, where his natural ability helped him form friendships and create safe...

At Gallery Sarah in Bait Al Zubair Museum, the camera returns not to repeat, but to rediscover. The Second Shot (Al Laqta Al Thaniya) comes as a natural continuation of the success of The First Shot...

When Malak al Hadhrami, a mother and primary school teacher, noticed that her 14-year-old son replied to her messages using only WhatsApp sticker memes, she initially found it amusing. His responses...

In a quiet space where patience meets pigment, Rashid bin Sulaiman al Amri paints with a hand that once felt unfamiliar and with a resolve that now feels unbreakable. Today, many know him by a name...

In a country where history is often preserved in forts, manuscripts and oral traditions, another form of heritage glides quietly along Omani roads: classic cars. Their chrome edges, vintage...

MUSCAT: The training programme for media professionals on child rights, under the slogan 'Child-Friendly Media', began on Monday. The four-day programme is organised by the Ministry of...

MUSCAT: The training programme for media professionals on child rights, under the slogan 'Child-Friendly Media', began on Monday. The four-day programme is organised by the Ministry of...

MUSCAT, DEC 3The Omani Search and Rescue Team, Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, on Wednesday held a press conference during which it affirmed its readiness to upgrade its status to the...

In a world where skylines change overnight and stars grow fainter behind city lights, Aiman al Ghazali has learned to stand still, with his camera over his shoulder, moving quietly across Oman’s...

On a sunlit corner of her neighbourhood, where the scent of vanilla drifts gently across the open air, a young Omani girl stands behind a small ice cream cart, turning simple ingredients and a family...

“Glory of a Nation 1744” A Theatrical Extravaganza of Oman’s IdentityThe fifth edition of the Al-Dan International Festival opened its doors under the theme “Welcome, World, to the Sultanate...

In a world that’s growing faster and louder every day, people are searching for small pockets of calm, a breath of nature they can keep close. In Muscat, that serenity often comes in the form of...

On a serene morning, the Exhibition Hall at the House of Musical Arts hums with anticipation. The wide doors to Rhythm of Life, a new exhibition running from 19 November 2025 to 7 February 2026,...