Non-violence Day celebrated
The International Day of Non-Violence, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated on October 2nd, organised by Rajya Yoga Center in association with the Indian Embassy in Oman.The theme of...
Enjoy the ride with time
It has been decades since we have been working in the media. We know the places and protocols at the back of our hands. This happens to all journalists, and so with my friend and me.The journalists...
GCC nations for joint action in health sector
Muscat: The opening program for the ninth meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee focussed on strengthening cooperation in the health sector to develop the provision of health services in a way...
GCC ministers' meet moots joint work in health services
Muscat: The opening program for the ninth meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee looked at the GCC countries towards strengthening cooperation in the field of health in order to develop the...
Take only memories, leave only footprints
With October just around the corner and the weather easing up, there is all the more reason to explore Oman.Al Hajar Mountains have had the typical summer with plenty of rains and the Green Mountain...
Conference focuses on children’s creativity and skills
Muscat: The Oman Childhood Conference and Expo being held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre focuses on intellectual giftedness in children and how to support them to reach their full...
Life can be delightful!
The best years of our life ought to be of childhood when we run around instead of walking and sing instead of speaking.Even the tears are instant but temporary, only to express the moment of pain. The...
ASMED plans to license 70 new Sanad Centres
Sanad Centres, which were started to boost entrepreneurship among Omanis and spread e-governance, is witnessing growth at a steady clip with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development...
12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night today
The summer astronomically ends on Saturday, known as the Autumnal equinox.So we will have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night.Weather forecaster Ahmed al Balushi explained, “The atmosphere of...
Oman observes World Alzheimer's Day
The iconic Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) illuminated its majestic facade with a vibrant purple hue to commemorate World Alzheimer's Day in collaboration with the Oman Alzheimer's Society. This...
Motorists feel the pinch of Al Amerat road closure
After years of smooth drive to work, it is almost a déjà vu of yesteryears to be around Wadi Adai, where motorists from Muscat, Muttrah, Al Wadi al Kabir and Ruwi line up with those coming from Al...
ROHM to go purple to mark Alzheimer's Day
Muscat: With the theme, 'Never too early, never too late', Oman celebrates International Alzheimer's Day (September 21) on Thursday.Purple is the official colour designated for Alzheimer's, and the...
More rains expected across governorates: Met
Muscat: The Oman Met Office has issued thunder shower alert from 12 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday in various governorates of Oman.Rain is expected across the mountainous areas of Al Dhakhiliya, Al Dhahira, Al...
Citizens of tomorrow, children of today
Nature needs no words to express. And it recently expressed its fury.Communication is a simple process of transmitting a message by the sender to the receiver and the receiver in turn responds. We...
Smartwatch to track missing Alzheimer's patients
One of the major worries for family members of people with Alzheimer's is having their loved ones go missing and forgetting the way back home.There have been missing incidents in the past, triggering...
National forum on Alzheimer's begins today
Muscat: The National Alzheimer's Forum 2023 will begin on Wednesday at Sultan Qaboos University. Many regional psychiatrists, general practitioners, community nurses and social workers will attend the...
An artist’s journey from marine biology to eco-artistry
Transitioning from a background in marine biology to a flourishing career as an artist, Elizabeth Davis has embarked on a creative journey that harmonises her love for art with a deep commitment to...
G20 Summit saw broadening of Omani diplomacy: Sayyid Badr
Muscat: The G20 Summit in Delhi concluded on Sunday, and on that note Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy shared with the Observer the Sultanate of Oman’s experience.During the...
Oman's participation at G20 underscores deep-rooted ties: Narang
Muscat: The Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit Narang Met the media of Oman on Monday at the Indian Embassy to summarise the achievements of the G20 Summit that concluded in New Delhi on...