I Am Differently Abled, Not Disabled
MAI AL ABRIA - Othman al Kathiri lost the ability to move his lower limbs due to a speeding accident six years back. He regrets it but he has to face the result of this “reckless...
Capturing the depth of beauty
[gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="336473,336471,336462,336468"] MAI AL ABRIA - It’s a testament to youth’s unflinching yearning for success and ambition. It brought together young people...
Plan to revive Bait al Baitain
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec. 25: Many traditional houses in Misfat al Abriyeen in Wilayat al Hamra face the threat of collapse due to erosion. Two days ago, Bait al Baitain, a 200-year-old tourist...
Hubta programme launched, registrations close on Dec 26
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec 21: The Hubta programme, which helps the youth translate their ideas into reality, was launched by the National Youth Committee (NYC), in cooperation with Al Rudha Co....
Calligrapher who worked on Holy Quran for 12 years passes away
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec 20: The Omani calligrapher of the Holy Quran, Salim Khalfan al Balushi, (pictured) died at the age of 56. He had spent more than 12 years writing the Holy Quran. He...
Exhibition sheds light on eras in history of Oman
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec. 19: The National Records and Archives Authority NRAA opened on Monday the permanent exhibition of documents and national archives under the auspices of His Highness...
Scammers target used car sellers
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec. 19: Second-hand car trading is now a breeze thanks in part to online platforms like OLX, but the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is urging increased vigilance in the face of...
Sohar varsity marks graduation of 15th batch
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec 18: Sohar University celebrated the graduation of its 15th batch on Thursday. The ceremony was presided over by Darwish bin Ismaeel al Balushi, Minister Responsible for...
Tunisian Cultural and Heritage Days exhibition now on
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, and Khamaies Jhinaoui, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Tunisia, the...
OSFA’s First Sculpture Exhibition
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="333622,333621,333620,333619,333618,333617,333614,333613"] Mai al Abria - The Omani Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) launched on Wednesday at its headquarters...
Ambulance call-out no longer free
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: Dec. 12: If you’re treated by an ambulance paramedic and/or transported in an ambulance during a medical emergency, there is a charge you have to pay — even if someone...
‘Infinity Time’ from Turkish art
The exhibition aims to achieve a common intellectual ground for the viewer and the art works. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="331809,331807,331806,331805"] By Mai al Abria - Bait al...
Omani artists join counterparts in Asian Arts Biennale in Bangladesh
By Mai Al Abria — The Omani Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, Diwan of Royal Court participated at 17th Asian Arts Biennale Bangladesh which...