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“Oman is an important market in the region, and we are ready to respond to market demands. We have growth plans with strategic government entities to help realise the country’s vision with a...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been named among the world's 18 most beautiful countries by Veranda, a US-based design and lifestyle magazine.The list published by Hearst Magazines Division of...

The New York Times recently published an article about the 25 travel locations one must experience during their lifetime.A pair of internationally minded writers, a chef, an architect prepared the...

CAN you guess which is the world’s first friendliest country in the world. Yes, it is the Sultanate of Oman.Oman has been ranked as the top friendliest country in the world from among a list of 50...

“Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly”“If you can dream it on water, we will make it happen”“Your safety, Your smiles.”This motivating quote by Van Morrison, a...

Numbers 3,249 and June 2022 hold dearer for an Indian artist well versed in all art forms from miniature paintings, contemporary art, and oil paintings.A record breaker, Mamta Sharma, achieved four...

Tor Eigeland, aged 91, a Norwegian born internationally known photojournalist lives a quiet life in Dorset, a county in southwest England.Tor has launched his book Stuff Happens — the Far from...

Twins Fatma and Mohammed love Thursdays. Every week on this day they travel to Barka Public Park to learn horse riding. This twin brother and sister are children of special needs and equine therapy...

Stars and galaxies are not just for nerds. These help to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.GeoAstro Oman, a new start-up, has been making efforts towards having...

Art as a therapy is increasingly catching up in Oman as it helps people improve their quality of life.In Oman, a young amateur artist uses art for therapeutic purposes and is a certified pranic healer...

Tarini Agarwal loves to paint and when she does she starts with a few colours without overthinking the expected result. This choice is mostly intuitive but sometimes accidental. The texture and...

Learning an instrument may be a tedious exercise for some. But Dr Saida Khalilova, Director of MMAA and the piano teacher with over 20 years of experience in teaching kids and adults from various...

The Jabal Al Akhdhar Tourism Festival held recently was a huge success due to the adventures by equestrian riders.This year the adventure began from the ultra-luxurious resort Alila Jabal Akhdhar with...

The dark and moody photography style or chiaroscuro is a play with light and darkness. It creates a stunning a strong visual impact. The result many be a little melancholy but in a good way, something...

Eleonora narrates the account in her travel blog ending with a message for all – to avoid wadis, and desist from swimming and exercise caution during the rainy season. @lijucherianoman -"The...

The Sultanate of Oman is fast emerging as a floral destination in the Arabian Gulf region. Oman as member of World Association of Floral Artists (WAFA), an organisation of international floral art...

@lijucherianoman - Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian and Henri Matisse had a big influence on him. A young Omani is carving his path as an artist based on the works of great artistes.He is Majid al Amri...

Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai, was the venue for the recent international art exhibition for artists from the Sultanate of Oman and Sudan.The 12-day-long event named ‘Adwin Petals’ marked a new...

A new community tourism project by youngsters Nooralhuda al Mandhari and Wisal al Rashdi provides authentic experiences for visitors with the locals of Salalah in Dhofar. The project showcases the...

MUSCAT: All the 75 Toastmaster Clubs in Oman conducted their Club Officer Training (COT) on August 12 at the Indian School Wadi Kabir (ISWK) auditorium for their newly elected club officers for...