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The Central Board of Secondary Education has canceled the 12th class board exams in consideration of the regional situation.In the sixth circular the Board issued on Sunday stated that the board has...

Iftar is a word you hear so many times during the month of Ramadhan. An auspicious time when everyone who is fasting simultaneously breaks their fast at the time of the prayer call (Maghrib). I have...

Almost the middle of Ramadhan and some people are still battling out some challenges such as overcoming coffee and tea withdrawal symptoms. The coffee shop culture has been growing over the last few...

MUSCAT: Oman marked World Wildlife Day on March 3 by celebrating the frankincense tree, a plant deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and biodiversity.The Environment Authority (EA)...

After a critical review of the prevailing situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE), the CBSE Board has taken the following decisions:Class...

The World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd every year, and this year the Environment Authority celebrated the frankincense tree.According to the United Nations, World Wildlife Day is an...

Isolated rain is expected in Musandam an parts of Al Hajar Mountains on Wednesday adternoon. Speaking to Observer, the weather forecasters at Oman Met Office said late night on Wednesday there is a...

A month that should have been peaceful was interrupted with unsettling clashes of power, bringing violence too close for liking within the region. There is a human cost to aggression between nations....

Food wastage is a massive global issue that can be termed in three different ways — as an environmental crisis, an economic loss and a social irony.The paradox of hunger is that, according to...

Being in the Sultanate of Oman during Ramadhan is a unique experience. The truly cultural experience has some distinct lifestyle changes.One of the major ones is that as the timing of the work...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman did not wait to see the crescent moon to begin Ramadhan this year. This year, the date has been set as per astronomical calculations. In an exclusive interview with the...

This is an important week in the year of 2026 because we will see the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan. This year we also know the date in advance and will not be waiting for the moon...

MUSCAT: The Department of Orphans’ and Minors’ Funds at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) reported strong financial and investment performance in 2025, underscoring efficient...

MUSCAT: Over 100 children and adults were greeted with cheers and flashing lights as they entered the Diplomatic Club in Muscat on Friday night.This global event, which saw companies, charities, and...

LAKSHMI KOTHANETHMUSCAT: A specialised scientific lecture titled 'Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Coins' was recently organised by the Oman Historical Association at its headquarters...

She counsels the parents, she said. When other children are achieving milestones and are ready for graduation, parents of special needs children go through their own emotional journey. The question is...

MUSCAT: The Care and Special Education (CSE) Centre inaugurated its annual exhibition titled Teach to Reach – 'Expanding Possibilities' on Saturday at its premises at Indian School,...

MUSCAT: The fifth edition of the Takatuf Gulf Exhibition was inaugurated on Thursday at Fraser Suites, Bausher, under the auspices of HH Sayyidah Dr Raya bint Qais al Said, providing a variety of...

 Muscat: The National University of Science and Technology’s International conference on Higher Education in Health held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the auspices of Shaikh...

Little ballerinas were getting ready to perform for the official opening of the new premises of Music Palace, which is now known as the Royal Academy.They were also excited, as their parents were...