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MUSCAT, JUNE 27 The Omani Water Society (OWS), in its 26th year, is working on the Omani Water Encyclopedia. The compilation is expected to be the first comprehensive reference of its kind that...

Mitigating the effects of climate change is vital, especially during the summer. In addition, enjoying the blessings of the Omani nature can reduce carbon footprint. In other words, purchasing local...

Is it easy to forget or ignore people, objects, or problems when they are no longer in your immediate presence or line of sight? The phrase, out of sight, out of mind, goes back to the 1500s. English...

MUSCAT, JUNE 20 Just 35 degrees Celsius at 2 pm in June, and this is why Wakan Village in the Wilayat of Nakhal is known to be so popular. Now, a project to develop a road leading to Wakan is to be...

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued a Royal directive to allocate 11 seats for Omani women to ensure permanent representation of women in Majlis Ash'shura for each governorate....

The world has football on its mind right now, and it looks like it could be a perfect platform to talk about climate change and what the common people could do to overcome the challenge. Climate...

Muscat: The Environment Authority presented the Oman Climate Week agenda at the Ambassadors' Gathering on Monday morning at the Intercity Hotel. The President of the Environment Authority, Dr...

MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Oman’s beaches continue to play a vital role in global marine conservation, serving as key nesting grounds for five of the world’s seven known sea turtle species, including several...

MUSCAT, JUNE 13 A Tamil Nadu native of India, who was stranded in the Sultanate of Oman for 15 years without identity documents after her passport and papers were destroyed in a fire, has finally...

MUSCAT, JUNE 10 An inspiring evening recently featured stories of falling into addictions and the power of family support while unravelling the complex dynamics of the path to recovery and sustaining...

Omani women’s traditional attire takes centre stage in the “Bahaa Oman Visual Arts Show”, an exhibition celebrating one of the most distinctive expressions of the Sultanate of Oman’s cultural...

When the heatwave arrives, you do not need an alert; one just feels it. We don't often think about what brews it, but weather experts can explain to us the reasons behind it, from the atmospheric...

Muscat: A heatwave is to begin on Monday and last until Wednesday, resulting in high temperatures moving towards the high 40s, and is expected to affect the northern parts of Oman. The upper-level...

MUSCAT: The International Day of the Midwife, observed on May 5, celebrates the life-saving role of midwives worldwide. The day is dedicated to recognising their essential contribution to maternal and...

MUSCAT: Recent global developments have underscored the growing importance of marine insurance and war-risk coverage, placing new pressures on the insurance sector. Before the conflict, an average of...

MUSCAT, APRIL 29 The Directorate-General of the Royal Hospital, Ministry of Health, held a health awareness event at the Ministry of Information on Wednesday. Royal Hospital nurses conducted a...

MUSCAT: Established as a Nature Reserve by Royal Decree No 96/2025, Al Hallaniyat Islands serve as a protected marine buffer zone in Dhofar Governorate. The reserve comprises five islands: Al...

Words are not just sounds. Words help us convey our thoughts and feelings. Written or spoken, words are a form of expression used in conversations, letters, literature, songs and speeches. Words are...

MUSCAT: World Creativity and Innovation Day, which is marked on April 21 every year, highlights how fresh ideas and inventive thinking can shape a better future. The day serves as a reminder that...

MUSCAT: The Gulf artistic scene suffered a significant loss on Tuesday with the passing of the Kuwaiti actress Hayat al Fahad at the age of 78 after battling an illness. She leaves behind a remarkable...