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...
Calligraphy expo demonstrates Oman-Japan relations
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...
Thoughts, feelings spelled out in phrases
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...
Sculptors' forum in Nufoon concludes
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...
Visit AMAD 22 and travel 100 years into the future
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...
Lisu.. an iconic element of the Omani traditional dress
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...
Mount Hajar Exhibition: At the crossroad of adventure and photography
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...
Zooming in to see the beauty of small creatures
There are over one million documented bug species around the world and many of these critters live right outside your door. The bulk of us regard them as repulsive animals and they are rarely regarded...
Leadership fosters strong Oman-UAE cultural ties
The Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates have long-standing fraternal ties that have been strengthened by their productive cooperation. In light of their shared interest in advancing and...
Farming is in his DNA
Do young people still practice and truly love farming?This question was answered by Sauod Saif al Zahli, a young man who grew up in the village of Talha in Wadi Bani Ouf in Al Rustaq. A village that...
Harsher times inspired this self-educated interior designer to pursue his passion
As a small business owner in an era of constant trend changes, it is important to have a clear perception and understanding of what your customer wants. A small business's success depends a lot on the...
Young people getting enticed by traditional therapy method of cupping
Traditional forms of health therapy can still be found in the Sultanate of Oman, and as of late, a growing segment of young people are rediscovering health treatments like cupping and using herbs —...
A deep look into how Oman and Zanzibar honour outstanding performance in history
Throughout human history, great achievements in different aspects of life had been awarded distinctly with different forms of ornaments or mementoes. In Greece and Rome for example, a wreath made of...
Omani start-up introduces product that can serve as alternative to rubber
The focus of the world today is to come up with innovative idea to substitute the use of natural materials with high quality alternatives equal in efficiency, yet eco-friendly. In Oman, the attempts...
The dark exhibition hall of “Syria: The Cradle of Civilisations” shines with antiques
As part of its target to introduce different civilisations and cultures, the National Museum inaugurated last Saturday the exhibition “Syria: The Cradle of Civilisations” to strengthen bilateral...