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SALALAH, July 1 - Oman’s efforts in combating illicit drugs gained praise from UN Regional Office on Drugs and Crime, as the agency called the challenge of drugs more pronounced in countries which...

SALALAH: Khareef is knocking Salalah as it has already arrived on the adjoining mountains and outskirts of Salalah. It is Dhalkout which receives the monsoon first and then travels down to Salalah...

SALALAH, June 30 - The private health institutions in Dhofar showcased their facilities and services at an exhibition held at Salalah Gardens Malls. The exhibition was organised by the Department of...

Yoga is in vogue and it has its reasons. In today’s lifestyle, people have time for everything except for themselves. Here lies the purpose of Yoga which tells its practitioners to be in tune with...

SALALAH, JUNE 27 - The organising committee of the Salalah Tourism Festival (STF) met on Wednesday evening at the festival ground venue in Itin and took stock of the preparations and upcoming...

SALALAH, June 26 - Salalah warmly welcomed the dark clouds and first drizzling of the khareef season early on Wednesday morning. Certainly it brought some respite from hot weather Salalah was having...

SALALAH, June 26 - The National Committee for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances sought to deal with sternly any effort to spread narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. At an important...

Salalah: Heat susceptibility is an issue every employee and employer should take note of with the rising temperatures. It is time for the employers to review their policy for the outdoor employees,...

SALALAH, June 24 - In a boost to training and employment to Omani nationals, Canadian company SNC-Lavalin, which is handling Salalah Methanol’s Ammonia Project, signed an agreement with Oman...

Muscat: In a boost to training and employment to Omani nationals, the SNC-Lavalin, which is handling Salalah Methanol's Ammonia Project, signed an agreement with Oman Institute of Technology for 25...

Salalah: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs extended a helping hand to schoolchildren in planting saplings and letting them understand the values of environment through ‘Go green...

Salalah, June 23 - The harsh summer is a reminder to us to spare some thoughts for birds which are important for our ecosystem. The birds like humans need regular supply of water to quench their...

Muscat : The harsh summer is a reminder to us to spare some thoughts for birds which are important for our ecosystem. The birds like humans, need to be hydrated. They need regular supply of water to...

SALALAH, June 22 - The Directorate of Health Services in Dhofar Governorate and the National Committee for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances have decided to organise an event to mark the...

SALALAH, JUNE 19 - With preparations in full swing, Dhofar is all set to welcome visitors to the Khareef season that begins on Friday. The season known for its seasonal weather, as per official...

Muscat: With preparations in full swing, Dhofar is all set to welcome visitors to the Khareef season that begins on Friday. The season known for its seasonal weather, as per official calendar, starts...

Summer calls for overall health precautions in which protection of eyes is very important. Doctors advise people to take proper care as any carelessness may lead to harming of eyes, sometimes...

SALALAH, June 17 - Medics and paramedics took part in a two-day health session at Sultan Qaboos Hospital (SQH) to brush up their skills on treatment of patients with respiratory tract issues in...

SALALAH, June 16 - What we feel is different from what we get from the Sun and that is why we feel hotter than the real temperatures we get from our Met offices. Take for example the Muscat...

SALALAH, June 16 - Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, launched Salalah service with flight GF548 which arrived at the Salalah Airport on Saturday. Salim al Yafaei, VP of Salalah...