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@lijucherianoman -“The Sultanate of Oman has the best standard of service for those with mobility issues while travelling to the airport,” says Elly Hollemans, a 70 year-old retired teacher of...

Voluntourism or volunteer tourism is a trend among the younger generation in the Sultanate of Oman. When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005 causing hundreds of fatalities and damages, a...

@lijucherianoman - Abdul Karim and Abbas al Lawati have been immensely benefited by yoga practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. The duo have praised the health benefits of this ancient practice...

A Sri Lankan expatriate resident in the Sultanate of Oman since 1982 is leaving the country after working here and serving the nation for 40 years.Namiq Azhar Mohideen was instrumental in developing...

Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Manama and Doha are among the top 10 relocation destinations worldwide for best weather, according to money.co.uk, a UK-based price comparison website in its new report.The...

The Sultanate of Oman was honoured to be represented by two young Omanis, Turki Al Risi and Noor Al Hamdan, at the Youth4Climate in Milan, Italy.The event convened 400 youth climate leaders from 186...

When you are dining out, do you use spoon for eating, dunk biscuit in tea cup? Do you take out things like pillow, headset when you get off a flight? Do you roam around in public places with running...

A study has revealed the most popular podcasts around the world. UK-based MrQ has collected data on every country’s top podcasts and revealed them along with top genres.The Global Podcast Index...

@lijucherianoman - Connections, the international private community for senior executives in high-end travel, recently hosted a three-day meeting titled ‘Connections Oman’ in Muscat.The event...

SOLO travelers travelling all over the globe is common but this story is about a ‘digital nomad family of five’ who are globetrotters since 2014.Meet the Pattons, whose YouTube video about the...

An Affordable Art Fair conducted annually by art fair organisations is scheduled for December 2, 3. Held after a year’s gap due to the pandemic, the fair will see a team of experienced and qualified...

@lijucherianoman -Words and paintbrushes tell stories. Many acclaimed writers like Gunter Grass, Henry Miller and Rabindranath Tagore were also painters. When a group of eight painters of Rangrez...

Muscat has been named the 8th best city to relocate to globally, according to new research by money.co.uk.The research study analysed several factors that were taken into consideration while deciding...

FOUR artists, all longtime expatriate residents in the Sultanate of Oman, have shown their love for the country in a special way. As the nation celebrates 51st National Day, the artists have showcased...

A German economist, author, and strategist for international markets loves the Sultanate of Oman dearly. This instilled Kathleen Nejad to launch a book on ‘100 successful Omani women’, a...

How about having your coffee and painting out of it. As a child he was forbidden to have coffee but the brew was to become his favourite pastime using it for painting.Dheeraj Gadicherla, an...

If you are playing online or video games just for fun. No problem. One can make friends around the world and learn many skills. But if it changes one’s behavior and attitudes then one must realize...

Social media influencers and vloggers are usually known to promote their daily lives, review new products or generate hype about brands and much more.But a Muscat-based media influencer has through...

@lijucherianoman -“It has been a long way, many flight hours, many waiting times at the airports but all has been worth it. The reward has been very truly gratifying,” says Samuel Leon Hochman, a...

“Changes are always challenging and feeling a bit nervous is natural. We need to reassure the children about the ‘new normal’ safety measures. It may take a little time for them to get used to...