Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week calls for early and timely oral care
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, is observing the Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week; an annual event that takes place in the Gulf region.The event is aimed at promoting...
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, is observing the Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week; an annual event that takes place in the Gulf region.The event is aimed at...
44 per cent of Oman’s population under 17
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s government is eager to assist different age groups to play roles and meet their needs by enacting various measures that guarantee them the rights and provide...
Driver’s fatigue can be fatal
Fasting during Ramadhan is a practice that entails abstaining from eating and drinking for a set period of time. While fasting has many potential benefits, it causes physiological changes in our...
Oman gear up for Earth Hour today
As part of the Sultanate of Oman's efforts to increase public awareness of climate change, energy conservation, meeting the challenges of global warming, and protecting ecosystems from environmental...
Litter Not - Let’s do this together!
Picnics are the ideal way to appreciate life’s simple joys especially when the weather is suitable and in this regard, there’s no better way to do so than grabbing some nice food and friends and...
43.9 nurse for every 10,000 individuals in Oman
MUSCAT: There are approximately 43.9 nurses for every 10,000 individuals in the Sultanate of Oman, according to the data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).The...
Two days in sleepless Dubai
Similar to the Omani heritage and closer to its identity, the Dubai environment, with its unique features, reminds the Omani tourist of their traditions, heritage, and origin. As the nearest city to...
School students represent 20% of total population
MUSCAT: The education sector in the Sultanate of Oman has grown dramatically during the last 50 years due to significant government investment.According to the latest report published by the National...
Deaths, accidents drop even as more vehicles hit the roads
The latest report of the Royal Oman Police indicated a decline in fatalities in road accidents despite more vehicles hitting the roads in recent years. According to the report, the number of...
Countdown for Ramadhan as families get ready for holy month
MUSCAT: With just around 16 days to go for the Islamic world to get the most awaited religious event of the year, Ramadhan. Families make numerous plans for daily religious rituals for the whole...
Seatbelts save lives: Don’t underestimate their importance
Several people claim that wearing seatbelts while driving can make them suffocate in the event of a collision, while many others wonder if they help when the car flips over.Many road users in the...
Population touches 4,982,568
Oman’s population is set to touch 5 million, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information. As of Wednesday (February 22), Oman has a population of 4,982,568 with Omanis reaching...
Don’t just sit there
Lack of physical movement during the day causes severe health issues and, ultimately it is a productivity killer. Sitting for a long time not only strains your back and neck but also leads to obesity...
32 countries to attend Muscat International Book Fair
MUSCAT: The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 under the auspices of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior. The 11-day literary...
Paying with cash hurts!
Cash is a tangible piece of paper having monetary value attached to it. You have less of it in your wallet when you spend it. You notice it and process it. However, with the growing use of credit...
Rights and development should go hand in hand
MUSCAT: Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) monitors the best human rights practices in the Sultanate of Oman, while ensuring sustainable development goals into national development strategies and...
Oman acts firm in fighting human trafficking cases
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is asserting its efforts through global collaboration to prepare a national cadre to combat human trafficking.Besides working on legal codes to handle the issue, the...
Oman aims for malaria-free status with competent microscopists
In an effort to increase the Sultanate of Oman's eligibility to submit a request for a World Health Organisation (WHO) certification of malaria-free status, which necessitates the availability of...
STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
In every walk of life our dreams and innovative ideas have to come from somewhere. Where does our inspiration come from? Who inspires us to be the best we can be? What makes us who we are?Standing on...