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Twenty-two countries and counting! A couple from the United States is currently in Salalah, relishing the majestic khareef season.Jesse Emerson and his wife Catherine embarked on their journey from...

Salalah, the jewel of Dhofar, is enveloped in the enchanting monsoon season, known locally as khareef. This unique period transforms the region into a lush green destination, attracting visitors from...

SALALAH: The long wait for Khareef seems to be over as Salalah and its adjoining areas received rain on Saturday.There were heavy clouds with mist and drizzling in most parts of Salalah from Saturday...

Coconut trees in Dhofar Governorate are facing significant challenges due to pest infestations. Among these pests, the coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) stands out for its severe impact on income,...

This is a busy time for hoteliers in Salalah when the whole of the GCC, including northern parts of Oman, reel under intense heat with temperatures ranging between 40-48 degrees Celsius.The hotels in...

Going by the current weather conditions in Salalah, the city may turn out to be the right choice for holidaymakers during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays. There are chances of pre-monsoon rain in...

Cultural diversities around the world were showcased at a recently concluded event in Salalah, where teachers and students from 27 countries celebrated their unique cultural identities through food,...

Everyone is geared up to welcome Dhofar Khareef season in Salalah, so are the camel owners who live in the mountainous villages along with their flocks. They have started bringing their camels to the...

As the winter tourism season in Dhofar came to an end with the latest charter flying back from Salalah only two days back, the governorate witnessed an impressive increase in the number of winter...

Hardly one month has been left for the Dhofar Khareef and the shops dealing in tender coconuts are facing a short supply of this Salalah signature fruit.The shopkeepers cite some bugs as the reason...

Salalah: In line with the principles of Oman Vision 2040, some student innovators from Salalah clinched top honours at the prestigious Innovation Vision competition outshining 48 competing teams in...

Muscat: Salalah and its surrounding regions experienced moderate to heavy rains on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to take preemptive action to ensure safety. On Wednesday competent...

A dynamic entrepreneur wrote her own success story with patience, perseverance and hard work. She weaved a narrative of resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment. Based in Oman and working as...

As winter descends upon Oman, it brings relief from the scorching heat and ushers in the challenges of flu. At the same time, it unveils a myriad of health benefits for its residents.The Sultanate of...

With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the education sector is grappling with the question of how the education system can modify to address, incorporate, or challenge the AI systems,...

The education sector is grappling with a new challenge of Artificial Intelligence. The issue is forcing educators and scholars to brainstorm as to how should the education system change to address,...

"Sultanate of Oman has a rich cultural heritage," says acclaimed art curator Meghna Vyas Arora, who was in Muscat recently to attend an important cultural event at the National Museum of Oman.She felt...

No other generation has seen as much transition as the generation of those who are in their 50s or late 60s. They came across changes in the academic syllabus from traditional to modern, and when they...

SALALAH: Salalah and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy drizzle on Thursday. It brought down the morning temperatures by 2 degrees to 29 degrees Celsius from Wednesday’s 31degrees.Even though a...

Salalah: Salalah wakes up with a heavy morning drizzle on Thursday. Even though it was a pleasant surprise to everyone, it was not unexpected as people were expecting it anytime due to the sudden...