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As children make the most of the final days of their summer vacation, parents face the perennial dilemma: screen time or outdoor play?According to Unicef Oman, outdoor activities offer significant...

The little trees, Acacia, known as Simr in Oman with its flat canopies are distinct features of the country's terrain. If you see a place named Aqda it implies that the place has ample collection of...

Fancy were the photo albums of yesteryears. In the 60s, the black and white pictures were smaller in size and they were placed in albums between them were tracing paper like sheets that kept the...

MUSCAT: The impact of the trough of low pressure may have diminished, but it has left motorists with a lot to think about, not just driving in the rain, but also where to park their vehicles...

The impact of the trough of low pressure might have diminished but it has left motorists lot to think about not just about driving in the rain but also where to park their vehicle safely?This time...

Bilal Higo, a clinical and cultural psychologist, has embarked on a remarkable journey from Germany to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, which he plans to document in an upcoming book. His journey was...

Muscat: On Tuesday morning, the Royal Oman Police stated that they had received a report on a vehicle with five people trapped in the Wadi Andam stream on the Izki-Sinaw road. Four people were rescued...

Muscat - The trough of low pressure over the Sultanate of Oman began its peak on Monday night and is expected to continue till Tuesday morning.The convective clouds continued to flow over the coastal...

Passengers travelling abroad must report at Muscat International Airport four hours early... and this is official. The regulation has come into force from this week.Travellers are of different...

Muscat: The National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center has indicated that the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to witness an influx of clouds on Sunday, which will lead to...

Mazyuna recorded the highest temperature in Oman with 44 degrees Celsius throwing light on the intriguing monsoon pattern of weather experienced in the Dhofar governorate because the temperature...

WHILE two-wheelers are a convenient option for short-distance commuting, especially in smaller towns, they have raised significant concerns regarding safety and traffic disruption. Should parents bear...

Translation is not just about translating from one language to another, in a way, it is also about interpreting professional terms used in the same language.When you look at English language too, one...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority’s National Multi Hazards Early Warning Center has announced that a low pressure weather condition is expected from July 30 to August 2.The latest forecasts and...

Personal loans are a feature many look forward to ease out financial challenges in life, but they have also become the latest tool in cyber financial crimes.The Royal Oman Police along with Central...

MUSCAT: The India-Oman Business-to-Business (B2B) Meet at the Sheraton Oman Hotel held on Monday, organized by the Embassy of India, saw the participation of 27 Indian companies from the agriculture...

Muscat: Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, but not at the expense of the environment.In Dhofar, the grasslands are considered special as they come to life during the Khareef season under the influence...

Walking late at night is not so comfortable anymore. Could see clear discomfort when a slow car moved towards a person. He looked back, hesitated, and walked on. Nothing seems to be the same since the...

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 why it is...

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...