TRAGEDY STRIKES AS WADI AL BATHAA CLAIMS TWO LIVES
Two people died as their vehicle was carried away by flowing wadis while eight were rescued from stranded vehicles at Wadi Al Bathaa.The authorities are requesting the public to stay away from wadis...
Rains, wind continue in many parts
Some of the wilayats of the governorates of Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, South and North Al Sharqiyah witnessed thunderstorms of varying intensity on Tuesday night, and it is likely to continue until...
Holidaying and handling social anxiety
We are back with meetings with coffee breaks and sipping water and thinking of number of glasses of water to consume everyday.The fasting culminated with feasting and holidaying and now it is time to...
Dietitian offers tips for transition from fasting to feasting
MUSCAT: As Oman celebrates Eid al Fitr, the joy is contagious and the greetings will continue for the first three days of the festival.The houses are ready to welcome guests with best of dishes and in...
A feast of sharing, solidarity during Eid
MUSCAT: Eid Al Fitr marks the end of fasting and the Eid feast is an obligation on every Muslim, whether male or a female."Zakat Al Abadan is the purification of bodies," explains Hatim Abdulsalam, an...
From fabric to stitches - colours of Eid
Muscat: “Do you know any tailor who can stitch fast? I need to stitch just three dresses for Eid.” These are the requests that are doing the rounds as Eid days come closer.Noora Karim is a dress...
Mazin bin Ghadouba -- The first mosque of Oman
Mazin bin Ghadouba Mosque is an important Islamic monument of the Sultanate of Oman. It has unique status of the first mosque in the country.It is nestled amongst greenery and houses with an internal...
It is time for Omani Shuwa
Ramadhan is coming to an end in a couple of days and people have started preparing for Eid.This means visits to the traditional markets to get the ideal spices and ingredients for special Eid meals....
Eid is round the corner
The last week of Ramadhan is always with mixed feelings - excitement of Eid, togetherness, new clothes, gifts, holidays, but sentimental of yet one more month of fasting coming to a conclusion.People...
Indian Embassy conducts blood donation drive
Muscat: The Embassy of India’s Annual Ramadan Blood Donation Drive for 2023 organized in association with the Health Ministry of Oman was inaugurated today by the Minister of Health of Oman Dr....
‘Life is a tour’
Life is like being on a tour and that is why the joint photography exhibition looking through clear glass by Dr Abdulmonem al Hasani and Dalia al Bassami held at Bait Al Zubair is titled 'The...
Hazy weather conditions to prevail: Met Office
Muscat: Haze continues in parts of Oman, but there are rain clouds over Musandam due to upper wave/clouds advection. Humidity has been higher on Thursday and the weather forecaster at Oman Met Office...
'Repentance requires understanding of oneself, controlling desires'
Muscat: While fasting requires discipline and willpower, seeking repentance not only requires an understanding of oneself, but also controlling the desires. But how do we know when should one...
When the rose industry meets tourism in Jabal Al Akhdhar
Walk through the lanes of the villages of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar and the air is filled with fragrance of fresh roses and rose water being distilled with a tinge of smoke from the traditional...
The 'Green Mountain' beckons..
The month of April continues to see pleasant weather in Oman with upper air trough bringing rain, wind and cooler temperatures. Almost on daily basis one comes across the Al Hajr Mountains in weather...
Podcast: Latest cancer care in Oman
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCC &RC) is continuously strengthening its capacity and capability to become the leading center of fighting cancer in Oman. One of...
Upper air trough brings rains
The Wilayat of Samayil received rains on Saturday evening starting off the impact of upper air trough as the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre had predicted rains from Saturday evening until...
Met Office issues weather alert
Muscat: Cloud activity and rainfall of varying intensity resulting from upper air trough have been reported in parts of South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Batinah and Al Dakhiliyah governorates.There is...
Qaranqasho is a forever memory for many
It is the middle of Ramadhan and the young ones in Oman were ready for Qaranqasho with a mood of celebration on Wednesday. As a mark of celebration, children visited houses to collect goodies in their...