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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MUSCAT: On the occasion of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Japan and the Sultanate of Oman, a Japanese calligrapher couple held an exhibition titled 'Karma' in...

Two Japanese artistS joined hands with a Belgium artist to demonstrate that relations can survive and people can meet and part in mysterious ways. The natural world has always been made of...

Muscat: The Nufoon Sculptors Forum, which is part of Amad Duqm 22, concluded in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. The event was attended by sculptors from Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania and...

With the cold winter breeze engulfing Duqm, the youth of Oman are warming up to take part in the biggest youth activity that takes place in Oman as the country welcomes “AMAD Duqm 22”. Hosting...

The Lisu (long scarf) has a rich cultural history in Omani society dating back hundreds of years, when women wore it as their shiny, elaborate head covering for all occasions. It served as a model for...

Muna Khalfan carried her camera in her backpack and went adventuring and exploring Oman with her lens that featured the different corners of nature, the harmony of colours, the diversity of terrains...