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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...

Muscat: The Care and Special Education (CSE), a specialised institution under Indian School Muscat, successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser Programme, 'Teach to Reach – Expanding...

It was nice to see employers and decision makers attend a conference on wellness at workplace. We try to compartmentalise our lives, and we focus on our lives with family. Maybe we need to rethink the...

Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has achieved 100 per cent digital transformation through cloud hosting, marking a significant step towards a smart and sustainable government. The Authority...

MUSCAT: Well-being at Work summit hosted at Oman Tel headquarters on Tuesday looked at various aspects of work — financial, professional, physical, mental, social and nutritional health. Currently,...

MUSCAT: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) opens Giacomo Puccini's much-loved opera Tosca this week in a visually striking production staged by Davide Livermore. Featuring the Orchestra and...

You have your home, and then you have your workplace. The ratio of time spent in these spaces varies from person to person. Most people spend more hours at work than at home. The homemakers have to...

MUSCAT: In 2026, Oman is witnessing a significant shift in its real estate and urban planning sectors through destination-led living. This concept moves away from traditional "dormitory" residential...