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Her usual pleasant face has lines of worry. Our conversation usually begins with topics of humour that are about life, and especially children.One of the recent ones was about keeping kids and...

Muscat, June 15As tensions in the region escalate, travel plans are being revisited. Iran has been a popular destination for medical and leisure tourism, as northern Iran is known for its exceptional...

Muscat: As regional tensions escalate, many holidaymakers have been forced to alter or cancel their travel plans.Iran, traditionally a popular destination for both medical and leisure...

Muscat: June 14 is observed as World Donor Day and in Oman, the Department of Blood Bank Services under the Ministry of Health has been conducting a campaign on the importance of donating blood....

A full Strawberry Moon graced Oman and some parts of Europe and America on Wednesday, coupled with a rare phenomenon not seen in almost 20 years.Caused by an event known as a 'major lunar standstill',...

Muscat: Many cats do not belong to a home or to the wildlife, which is why they are known as feral. They are also referred to as community cats or neighbourhood cats. Their lifespan is much shorter...

For the first time, Wadi Bani Ghafir in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq witnessed such severe congestion as rains let the wadis flow, attracting visitors.The wilayats of Al Rustaq and Al Awabi witnessed...

Muscat: For the first time, Wadi Bani Ghafir in the Wilayat of Rustaq witnessed such severe congestion as rains let the wadis flow attracting visitors.The Wilayats of Rustaq and Al Awabi witnessed...

Muscat, June 3The Sultanate of Oman launched its first tourist hot air balloon as part of the 'Oman Balloons' project in Cappadocia, the Republic of Türkiye, during the promotional phase of the...

Muscat: Some parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to experience cooler temperatures and rainfall during the Eid holidays, according to the Oman Meteorology Department.A weather expert from the...

Muscat: Oman's popular actor, writer, director, and owner of a voice that captivated the hearts of radio listeners bid farewell forever on Sunday morning, on June 1, 2025.He was extremely active on...

Muscat: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat observed on May 29, 2025 the Sagarmatha Day, commemorating the historic first ascent of Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund...

MUSCAT: The two-day Oman-East Africa Trade and Investment Expo explored one of the most important topics the world is facing: food security.“As the first expo of its kind with a dedicated focus on...

Muscat: The two-day Oman-East Africa Business Forum and East Africa Trade and Investment Exhibition 2025, organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Global Digital...

If you are a history buff, then you would have also been engrossed in the conversation which was part of a speech at an investment forum.The forum was on investment opportunities in East Africa, and...

Muscat, May 19Over the past one week, there has been a surge in fire accidents in commercial buildings, residential areas and farmlands.From January 1 to the end of April 2025, the Civil Defence and...

What was that profession you fancied when you were a child?First, we used to like to imitate our parents, and as our horizon widens, so do the options. Soon it's people we come across - doctors and...

Muscat: Using recycled construction waste could become a norm that also provides opportunities for SMEs. This was stated during the two-day conference organised by the Environment Authority (EA) in...

May is the Mental Health Awareness Month, with the objective to educate the public about mental health, treatment, and research, and in the process, remove the stigma, making sure no one suffers in...

Using recycled construction waste could be a norm that could also provide opportunities for SMEs. At the two day conference being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center organised by the...