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Muscat: The Sultanate’s coral reefs are in the peak of glory after three months of human pause thanks to lockdown. Extra Divers Qantab is abuzz as divers return to find plenty of Dendrodoris...

This is the story of how four inspired photographs transformed Duqm after a divine encounter with a ‘pile of rocks’. Peter Farrington, a Canadian photographer-cum-painter and a resident of the...

MUSCAT: Small companies are most vulnerable during an economic crisis, in part because they have fewer resources with which to adapt to a changing context. According to the data provided by the...

One night, a stargazing couple saw a falling star which inspired the Italian art duo to create a remake of a worldwide famous Italian song. This was the best moment for Lucia Oliva to launch a...

MUSCAT: As the airports in the Sultanate get ready to serve the passengers with a phased opening, Oman Airports has come out with an airport start-up plan which includes the journey mapping...

Muscat: COVID-19 has spurred many research initiatives across the world including Oman. “There has been a tremendous impact of COVID-19 on science and technology research in the Sultanate which also...

Three physical trainers shared their experiences with Observer on surviving lockdown and the lessons learnt. Thanks to mobile apps they continued to impart their skills through online classes. While...

Consultants, entrepreneurs, students, professionals in Oman found their own ways to keep themselves engaged during the lockdown. ‘We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone,’ seemed...

IMPRESSED by the hospitality of Omanis and the beauty of the Sultanate, an artist couple from Austria has created an artwork while on their present visit. Andreas M Bacher and Ágota V Szendrei...

An architect specialised in restoration, renovation and reuse of historical buildings has found Salalah to be a unique destination. Arianna Rocca, the Italian architect, is well versed in preserving...

A Finnish teacher living in Oman loves outdoors and adventure. The vast variety of landscape and nature that the Sultanate offers just seem to be a perfect fit for her. Helmi-Riikka Olkinuora from...

An American millennial and travel blogger with a zest for expat lifestyle inspires others to travel and live abroad. Nicole Brewer is an author and freelance writer who has travelled to over 40...

[gallery type="thumbnails" columns="5" link="file" ids="600978,600977,600976,600975,600974"] The Sultanate boasts of an impressive biodiversity with its abundance of rich marine life. A top notch...

[caption id="attachment_599654" align="alignleft" width="334"] Picture by Roland Halbe[/caption]               Text by Liju Cherian - Saadiyat Island was where we were headed to on a...

Oman is a perfect place for peace and relaxation. Having visited the Sultanate five times, she loves to come over again. Egle Fox, an American whose passion for travel is exemplary, says the Sultanate...

Aromas, flavours and textures of coffee may be a different concept for a lay person. But for Stefania Avon, a reputed Barista Trainer and Export Quality Consultant at illy’s Università del Caffè,...

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island welcomed the new year with big parties, stunning fireworks, music concerts and world class entertainment. Yas Island is the leisure and activities hub which has helped to...

A caravan or a camel train is used sparingly elsewhere around the globe. But its use in hotels to lead the diners for a culinary journey makes it interesting and unique.  It’s a new concept in...

Travel with your heart, live with locals and immerse yourself as much as you can, is the message from two Italian backpackers. Mark Brawler and Stefania Ferrero, are adventure travellers who travel...

HOW about modelling as a career and spending the returns from it to fund travelling. That’s what Marija Piskač and Thane Williams, a happy go lucky travel couple from Croatia and South Africa seems...