Governors forum held in Salalah
Salalah: Within the framework of the Governors Forum program organized with the aim of exchanging experiences between the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman; The Governors of different governorates...
How the art of writing evolved into a powerful tool
Throughout the annals of human history, the art of writing evolved from a mere necessity to a powerful tool for preserving cultures and legacies. As civilisations flourished, leaving behind...
ISG marks India’s Independence Day
Muscat: The students of Indian School Al Ghubrah presented the celebration of India’s 77th Independence Day at the school under the auspices of Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit...
Goodbye Moosa Omar
Oman lost one of its most renowned artists, Moosa bin Omar al Zadjali at age of 52, on Sunday leaving a sudden vacuum in the art community.Omani artist Saif al Amri reflected, “Omani plastic artist...
Learning from ants...
If we thought humans were the only ones who have learnt the art of being social, then the ants would make you think otherwise.In many ways they are far superior especially when it comes to teamwork....
Three die after cars swept into a wadi
Muscat: The weekend rains proved fatal for some families as their relatives were reported to have gone missing after being stranded in flowing wadis.The Civil Defense and Ambulance Departments, and...
International Youth Day focuses on green skills
Regarded as potent catalysts for change, young individuals possess an arsenal of knowledge, innovative solutions, and critical thinking acumen. August 12 is observed as International Youth Day as a...
Ancient elephant species of Oman
August 12 is World Elephants Day, but did you know there was a species very much close to the elephant that existed in Oman?Proof of that is an exhibit at Oman Across Ages Museum at Manah, almost two...
AL HAJAR MOUNTAINS SUMMER DESTINATION
If nature can be a tourism destination, then Al Hajar Mountains bring out one of the best attractions in Summer. The summer rains brought in by the local cloud formation by Al Hajar Mountains is a...
Nature calls out to women
Gender equality sometimes framed as feminist initiative and other times as a goal of equal rights but now more than ever before it is becoming a necessity.Proof of that is the theme that was...
No substitution for benefits of breastfeeding
As the World World Breastfeeding Week concludes, the focus has been firmly on the incredible benefits that breastfeeding provides to both mothers and babies. Celebrated annually from August 1 to...
Notes from trekking in Kashmir
Thirteen Omani youth decided to hike and they chose Kashmir. They chose the toughest route to explore, which is called the Great Lakes.They coordinated with Oman Hikes Travel Company and once in...
7% drop in tourist footfall for Khareef 2023: NCSI
Muscat: As many as 760,000 tourists visited Salalah since the beginning of Khareef till September 10th, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The tourist arrivals to...
Knowing the ‘sole reference’
Over the years there must have been numerous times where there were discussions regarding weather forecasters at Oman Met Office about high and medium clouds.But this week had an opportunity to fly...
Dust storm may decrease horizontal visibility on Dhofar, Al Dakhiliyah roads
Muscat: The overcast sky was prominent upon landing of flights at the Muscat International Airport on Sunday morning. Passengers felt the heaviness of dust and humidity on their arrival.Oman Met...
Weather: Met Office issues dust alert
Muscat: Even as flights landed early morning on Sunday overcast sky was prominent and upon landing the heaviness of dust and humidity.Oman Met Office has stated that there are possibilities for active...
The poetry of building and the evolving Islamic architecture
Pedja Hadži-Manović is an architect with a keen eye for what goes into the depths. He’s an architect, a designer, a gallery owner of rare 20th-century design objects, and a cultural critic who...
Al Ashkharah -- a cool destination for aqua adventure
Muscat: With cool breeze and the temperature in the late 20s to 30 degree Celsius, Al Ashakharah is a place to be if one is looking for a pleasant summer escape.While the Gulf as a region is handling...
The plant that can thrive in heat
The summer of 2023 has been seeing temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius mark and even touching 50 degrees Celsius at times challenging vegetation in general except the indigenous plants.On top of...
Magical power of words
Words that are spoken hold power in them. So we are told to use positive words.A tongue can be sharper than a sword. The wound that it creates can take forever to heal because it is invisible and no...