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Muscat: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) poses an increasing threat on a global scale and in the Sultanate of Oman, these diseases contribute significantly to the mortality rate of...

Muscat: As traffickers may continually devise new methods to ensnare victims, there is always a need to create awareness in order to curb the menace, according to experts in the filed, who say it is...

Muscat: At the end of May 2023, the Sultanate of Oman had a youth population of 537,252, the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reported. This data release coincides with the Gulf...

MUSCAT: Oman's Masirah Island has been awarded international recognition as the first healthy island in the Eastern Mediterranean region by the World Health Organisation (WHO). At a ceremony organised...

Muscat: The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Masirah Island has received the international recognition as the first health city in the Eastern Mediterranean region.The organization...

Muscat: For more than five decades, the diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran have strengthened, and their historical ties have solidified partnerships in...

Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched self-service registration for expatriates, who have to undergo medical fitness examination while renewing their visa.As per the details available,...

The role of Egyptian teachers in the development of education in the Sultanate of Oman is part of an integrated system of educational, cultural and pedagogical relationships.The system consists of...

The Civil Service Employees Pension Fund's (CSEPF) report states that there was a slight increase of 0.8 per cent in the number of retirements in 2023 compared to 2022, with a total of 620 employees...

Images of rugged-looking men or sturdy construction workers dressed in blue jeans and work boots come to mind instantly when you think of pickup truck owners.While this image may reflect a segment of...

Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, has said that the ministry has embarked on a number of projects and initiatives to meet demand in accordance with current and future priorities. The...

People always connect over music. It is a universally understood language that doesn't require explanation or translation. Despite the fact that music and musicians don't receive much publicity in...

Perinatal depression, also called postpartum depression, is a serious mental health condition with potential consequences for both the mother and the child. It affects a large number of women during...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...