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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has warned against falling prey to fraudulent practices by dealing with fake websites that are made to look identical to official government websites, through which...

Muscat: Summer has not technically begun yet in the Sultanate of Oman, but the month of May always records the highest temperatures in the year and a contributing factor is wind.According to Oman Met...

There is good news. A baby Arabian Sand Gazelle has been born in the wild. According to Dr Mataab Al Ghafri, senior wildlife specialist at the Environment Authority, witnessing the new born in the...

The second Gulf 'Takatuf' exhibition was inaugurated at the Movenpick Hotel Ghala under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Aliya bint Thuwaini al Said with the presence of senior officials from the...

May is the month for Mental Health and the Not Alone campaign marked the event with a discussion on ‘Following the Herd’ on Monday in Muscat.‘Following the herd’, is a psychological phenomenon...

Muscat: A humongous Roll Cloud appeared in the sky of the Mukhaizna region in the wilayat of Haima in Al Wusta Goveronorate on Tuesday morning.The Roll Cloud is also known as Morning Glory...

Rules and regulations are in place, but what might be required in the fight against chewable tobacco could be public awareness and will.While trading of chewable tobacco is banned, there have been...

The world is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Puccini's passing, and for the occasion, Royal Opera House Muscat is welcoming a co-production with Monte Carlo Opera of Puccini’s timeless work,...

MUSCAT: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday visited the Youth Centre in Muscat as part of his current official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. He was accompanied by Oman’s...

Remember when you were a student and sitting in the examination hall writing the answers, searching your brain for correct answers?And then from nowhere comes a second thought, filled with doubts...

The inaugural edition of the Bridging Nations with Interculturality, Inclusivity and SDGs initiative, founded by Madeleine ImKey, delegate and ambassador of the French Academic Society of...

Muscat: 'Bridging Nations' initiative reached the crucial part after three days of discussions, planning and work as the 17 established artists and 17 children and youths with disabilities completed...

Summer is here even though the official date is June 21.We have been used to getting rain showers and sudden plunge in temperatures and now the heat is taking its toll on us. It is brighter, sunnier,...

Muscat: The inaugural edition of Bridging Nations was held at Kempinski with Interculturality, Inclusivity, and SDGs initiative under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmoud...

Rain lashed many parts of Oman on Thursday with chances of thundershowers with heavy rain and strong winds till Saturday.Meteorologists said the trough is expected to continue its effects over the...