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Eid, the celebration of traditional heritage, unveils its vibrant colours in the Sultanate of Oman.Reinilda van Heuven Dernison, a Dutch expatriate immersed in Omani culture for over 8 years, found...

In the bustling streets of south Indian city of Hyderabad, amidst the fragrance of spices and the warmth of familial bonds, Nabeela Farshori, affectionately known as Sheeba, embarked on a journey that...

Are you interested in making a positive impact on the environment? There is now an opportunity for an enriching experience while contributing to the preservation of Dhofar Governorate’s natural...

Dhanitri Pai, a passionate homemaker based in Oman for the past 12 years, has seamlessly combined her love for cooking and photography to create a culinary haven on social media. Over the last four...

Ramadhan holds a profound significance for each of us, offering a unique journey of introspection and spiritual growth. It is a sacred time when we seek solace in fasting, draw nearer to our...

Dinesh Deckker and Subhashini Sumanasekara, the visionary couple behind a captivating array of children’s literature, infuse their creative endeavours with expertise and passion. Drawing from...

THE holy month of Ramadhan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and communal unity. As the sun sets, families and friends gather for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the day-long...

The Sultanate of Oman has been recognised as one of the 40 must-visit countries that might not be on your radar but deserve your attention soon.This insight comes from a survey mentioned in an MSN...

Muscat: Great Place to Work, a renowned global research, training, and consultancy firm dedicated to recognising exemplary workplaces across more than 60 countries worldwide, has unveiled its list of...

Muscat: Within the realm of diverse culinary preferences, Halal food has gained widespread popularity. However, a burgeoning concept that is gradually gaining momentum is halal tourism.The Muslim...

FLOWERS are captivating in the eyes of the beholder, and Phubast Chesdmethee, an international floral consultant from Thailand, has made it his profession to provide artistic presentations of floral...

‘Grazie mille’, an Italian word, echoed through the vibrant gathering, expressing a ‘thousand thanks’ during an enriching cultural exchange.The event was the ‘Tuscany in the Middle East...

‘Friede sei mit euch,’ Abdullah Subah warmly greets visitors in German, a departure from his native Arabic language’s customary ‘Asalam Malaikum.’ As a local tour operator in Salalah, he...

MUSCAT: Oman boasts a rich diversity of owl species, with the Desert Owl standing out as a remarkable endemic inhabitant of the Arabian Peninsula.Noted Omani wildlife photographer, Nasser bin Hamed al...

A few decades ago, Salalah was a place unfamiliar with tourists, but it witnessed a remarkable moment when a group of Swedish women tasted the local coconuts in the open, sparking curiosity among...

In an intriguing convergence of professions, a Dutch neuropsychotherapist and cognitive-behavioral therapist made an impromptu decision to travel to Suhar and participate in a sculpture camp.Making...

Following the enchanting curtains drawn on the triumphant execution of Bloom Oman, an event that celebrated Oman’s rich cultural heritage through the language of flowers, joyous smiles adorned the...

Following the enchanting curtains drawn on the triumphant execution of Bloom Oman, an event that celebrated Oman’s rich cultural heritage through the language of flowers, joyous smiles adorned the...

Muscat is poised to host the esteemed floral event, ‘Bloom Oman' 2024, organised by the World Association of Floral Artists (WAFA). Running from January 27 to February 1, 2024, at the National...

Muzna Mahfoodh al Hadi navigates the enchanting world of gemstones and minerals through her visionary venture, Ahjaar. A graduate in Applied Geosciences from the German University of Technology in...