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MUSCAT: Established as a Nature Reserve by Royal Decree No 96/2025, Al Hallaniyat Islands serve as a protected marine buffer zone in Dhofar Governorate. The reserve comprises five islands: Al...

Words are not just sounds. Words help us convey our thoughts and feelings. Written or spoken, words are a form of expression used in conversations, letters, literature, songs and speeches. Words are...

MUSCAT: World Creativity and Innovation Day, which is marked on April 21 every year, highlights how fresh ideas and inventive thinking can shape a better future. The day serves as a reminder that...

MUSCAT: The Gulf artistic scene suffered a significant loss on Tuesday with the passing of the Kuwaiti actress Hayat al Fahad at the age of 78 after battling an illness. She leaves behind a remarkable...

Have you ever experienced the breaking down of a mountain?I used to have sensitive ears, and the first time I heard the noise of flattening a mountain for construction, I was distressed.The...

MUSCAT: Twelve mothers from across Oman were honoured at the launch of the 'Ideal Mother Award for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities,' recognising their dedication, patience and...

Childhood obesity in Oman is increasingly being recognised as a major public health concern, reflecting rapid lifestyle changes across the country. What could be the cause? Health experts attribute...

MUSCAT: It is mid-April, and the scene is set for Al Baram honey season in Oman. The popular trees of Oman, Al Samr (Acacia tortilis) and Al Salam (Acacia ehrenbergiana) trees have begun to bloom. For...

From one week to another, we drift, or are we living a life of purpose?Are we just floating with the daily schedules and meetings, or do we manage to think of the world as a universe and enjoy the...

MUSCAT, APRIL 11Children took the lead at a marathon held at Al Qurum Nature Park to mark World Obesity Day, highlighting growing efforts in Oman to address childhood obesity through community and...

MUSCAT: Yellowfin tuna, one of the most popular fish, is much in demand in Oman. But it is also one of the fish that is highly monitored to maintain sustainability. While present year-round, the peak...

For many households in Oman, the rising cost of food is becoming harder to ignore. From fish markets to vegetable stalls and restaurant counters, consumers and sellers say pressure is building on...

MUSCAT: The activities of the National Obesity Awareness Week in the Sultanate of Oman will commence on Thursday.The initiative aims to enhance the partnership between public and private sectors and...

My friends and I have a habit of exchanging morning greetings on mobile phones.And this message came from a friend: "Ant never has dreams because they never rest. Butterflies don't celebrate a...

A strategic reforestation has been going on in Oman for five years, and the Al Masarat weather system created an ideal condition for the tree planting campaign, as the soil is ready, and there is...

MUSCAT: The focus of the upcoming season is domestic tourism, with corporations exploring insurance coverage to ensure the smooth operation of their businesses, according to expert panellists at the...

Phew! March has been an incredible month of testing challenges. The month began with the region being tossed into a conflict that seems to continue aimlessly, triggering military and diplomatic...

MUSCAT: As one more weather system is set to bring in rains, what could be the mindset of commuters if they were to come across a running wadi?"Despite repeated alerts and message notifications,...

MUSCAT, MARCH 29Recent heavy rains during the Al Masarat weather system have exposed the deadly consequences of attempting to cross flooded wadis in Oman, resulting in multiple fatalities and ongoing...

Muscat: Heavy rains in Muscat and other governorates have turned the streets into temporary streams, making commuting risky and difficult. While it may be tempting to see a flooded street as a...