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I met Nadhira al Harthy for the first time when I was invited by the ambassador of Nepal to Oman, then Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, to join the reception for her at the airport as she returned after...

MUSCAT: Public awareness and prompt reporting are the first lines of defence in reducing the impact of oil spills and protecting Oman’s environment and natural resources, according to an awareness...

Momo enthusiasts in Oman have been enjoying “The Momos Edition”, a week-long culinary festival celebrating authentic Nepalese and Himalayan flavours at Imperial Kitchen in Al Khuwair. Organised in...

The world is facing climate change, the scientists kept saying. And we have been counting carbon footprints too. But now we are seeing the wildfires in different places in the world as drought sets...

MUSCAT: As part of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's strategic plans to develop Oman's museums, the Natural History Museum has been closed to establish a new, modern Natural History...

MUSCAT: Clouds descended over the Wadi Kabir mountains on Sunday evening as an active weather system over the Central and Eastern Hajar Mountains drifted towards coastal Oman. Weather radar images...

MUSCAT: Low clouds descended over the mountains of Wadi Kabir on Sunday afternoon, creating hazy conditions as unstable weather affected parts of the Sultanate of Oman. Weather radar images on...

MUSCAT: Oman has achieved a total recycling rate of around 39 per cent, recycling about 1.37 million tonnes of waste. The country is also witnessing steady growth in recycling infrastructure, with 96...

Oman is moving beyond artificial intelligence (AI) pilot projects and experimentation towards structured national implementation, with a focus on building digital capabilities, responsible governance...

The Fifa World Cup concluded on Sunday, but fans are yet to come out of the vibe. It was a lifestyle for the last few days. The time difference of the matches did not matter to the fans who sat up and...

MUSCAT: Children are turning their summer holidays into a journey of creativity and discovery through art workshops organised by the Oman Fine Arts Society (OFAS), where young participants are...

MUSCAT: A campaign to clean the coral reefs around Al Fahal Island saw the participation of more than 60 volunteers. The drive was organised by the Environment Authority, in collaboration with the...

Summers in Oman are about late sunsets and early sunrises. We unknowingly smile when the Arabian Sea sends out its breeze. It is a time when people look forward to staying indoors, whether for work or...

MUSCAT: Theatre dreams are taking shape as young participants of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth’s 'Summer Arts 2026' programme prepare to present their original play on...

Oman is routinely ranked among the five safest countries globally, but its security goes far beyond low crime statistics. In US News & World Report's Safety Index, Oman ranked second, scoring...

MUSCAT, JULY 8 The Environment Authority on Wednesday launched its Zero Paper initiative in line with the government’s digital transformation agenda and sustainable development objectives. The...

Muscat: The Environment Authority today launched its “Zero Paper” initiative, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating digital transformation, enhancing institutional performance, and embedding...

MUSCAT: Travel agencies across Oman are witnessing strong demand for summer holidays as easing geopolitical tensions and the peak vacation season encourage more people to head overseas. While...

MUSCAT: As the sea turtle hatching season begins, the Environment Authority (EA) has urged the public to admire hatchlings from a distance and avoid touching or carrying them, warning that even...

Is it enough to just have conversations and read books to keep the mind sharp? Al Wadi Al Kabir used to have a building with a structure of a pencil. Everyone called it the 'Pencil...