Thunderstorm clouds to bring isolated rains
The continued flow of clouds of varying height from the Arabian Sea, is expected to bring chances of scattered, thundery rain at times over Al Wusta, Dhofar, the Hajar Mountains and their neighboring...
Stay away from Arabian Sea during Khareef
Muscat: The beautiful weather phenomenon experienced by Dhofar every year in summer known as Khareef is the age old pattern of monsoon. The southwest winds play the significant role but this is also...
Not idle until the ideal job: Graduates
Muscat: Graduates of today are not waiting for the ideal job; instead, they are building on their work experience and bringing in income.The Observer spoke to different individuals who are building up...
Where did the 'wow factor' go?
Remember the first time you travelled to a new country?And what about coming across new toys as a child? Personally it was amazing to see the sand dunes of Oman as a child and to run across it with...
Met Office issues rain alert
Muscat: Omani meteorology on Monday has issued a rain alert due to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds.According to the weather forecast, thunderstorms are expected accompanied by scattered...
Summer rains to continue: Met
Muscat: Oman Met Office has issued weather alert stating chances of cumulonimbus cloud activity and occasional thunderstorms accompanied by active downward winds and flow of wadis over the Hajar...
Thunderstorm expected over parts of Oman
Muscat: In their weather alert on Wednesday, Oman Met Office stated that there are chances of cumulonimbus cloud activity over the Hajar Mountains and adjacent areas extending to the deserts later...
Palestine concerns us - a tribute
A program dedicated to the Palestinian cause was held at the National Museum in the presence of the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Sultanate of Oman, Tayseer Farhat, and the...
EA activates platform to monitor air quality in Oman
Muscat: Air pollution is a concern that people tend to worry about especially in the areas around landfills and factories. The public can now clear their doubt with the new platform from the...
The recliner dilemma: Comfort and fear
Not all recliners are comfortable, there are some we fear. Most people would want a recliner seat in their living room to relax and watch television.This is one of the best ways to wind down. Even at...
Book recalls Covid quarantine times
Home Quarantine: My Story written by Dr Shalini Gupta Kumar was launched by HH Sayyida Susan al Said at Bait Muzna Gallery.The book reflects on how in today's digital world with so many challenges, it...
Scattered showers to continue today: Met
MUSCAT: The downdraft wind related to the local cloud development over Al Hajar Mountains was the main concern for weather experts on Wednesday and for the upcoming days.The temperatures recorded were...
Music needs no language or words
Music has notes, melody and harmony, but need not have lyrics to stir the emotions -this is what, Farhad Harati, a musician from Tehran, Iran believes. Harati has just established his project,...
Strive for clarity of thought
Change is constant. Now the question is whether it for better or worse? Some changes we just have to accept. Even when we try to defy age and go through procedures, people still look different. And...
Relief expected amid Oman’s scorching heatwave
MUSCAT: As mercury levels hit a peak recording about 49.4 degrees C, few places in the Sultanate of Oman touched 49 degrees Celsius on Sunday.Some of the places are Al Hamra and Duru with 49.4 and...
OCA relaunches survivor's programme, launches year-round awareness campaign
MUSCAT: Oman Cancer Association (OCA) relaunched the Survivor’s Programme on June 1, Saturday, as it is observed as the month of Cancer Survivors.On the occasion, the Association appreciated the...
OCA steers an important role for cancer survivors
Oman Cancer Association relaunched the Survivor’s Program on Saturday, June 1st, as it is observed as the month of Cancer Survivors. On the occasion, the Association appreciated the cancer warriors...
Sculpture conveys the message of mental health
In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, ceramic artist and sculptor Shima Amia is showcasing her collection titled "Monsters are Beautiful" at Stal Gallery in Madinat Sultan. The...
Some collect water...
It is peak summer, and in some parts of the world, women walk kilometres to fetch water.We are complaining about summer heat and in few minutes time the image popped into the mind - women carrying...
Digitisation of Indian diaspora documents concludes
Muscat : Paper is perishable, but 7000 documents of 30 families that have been traders in Oman, dating back to centuries, have been now digitalised as an initiative of the Indian Embassy in...