A fusion of Omani poetry, German photography
The 28th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair sees a collaborative work that is a result of love for Oman and for the German language.The book, ‘Faces from the Land of Tolerance Oman,’...
Pakistan Embassy recognises female luminaries
Muscat: On the occasion of Pakistan’s National Day, Pakistan Embassy held an event to honour 60 women from different countries and walks of life under the auspices of Her Highness Sayyidah Hujaija...
Archives reflect age-old ties Oman and India
To boost cooperation between Oman and India in historical archives, a delegation of the National Archives of India (NAI), New Delhi visited the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) of Oman...
Low pressure system to bring in rains
Weather forecasters have been monitoring the belt of high and medium clouds interspersed with rain clouds over Iraq, Kuwait and northern Saudi Arabia, moving east-wards.Oman Met Office had already...
Book Fair: A retreat for intellectuals
The 28th edition of Muscat International Book Fair has brought in the quest for knowledge all over again.The annual event sees major participation from organizations and this year the corner of the...
64-year-old cyclist on world tour for a better and beautiful earth
If you see someone cycling in the city at the moment dressed in green, it is Michael Evertz from Germany. The 64-year-old is professionally a sustainability researcher and an economist, who is also a...
Don’t keep a thank you for tomorrow
No matter what form of procrastination one has, the tendency is to postpone everything for later, even a ‘thank you’ gets moved over.But there comes a time when we might not have another chance to...
Dams get their share of water after four days of rain
MuscatWadi Dayqah’s Dam gate was opened on Thursday as other dams in the northern governorates of Oman got their share of rain water.“We just opened it for a short while to clear the sediments and...
Weather: Scattered rains continue
Muscat: The latest weather analysis indicated that there are chances of rain with varying intensity that will continue to be scattered on the coastal and mountainous parts of the governorates of...
CDAA: Search still on for missing person in Jabal Akhdhar
Muscat: Search and rescue teams from the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate continue searching for the missing person in Jabal Al Akhdhar,...
Wadi Dayqah Dam creates a picturesque sight
The February thunderstorms have had a positive impact on Oman’s water resources as the dams in the northern governorates were able to capture the rainwater.On Tuesday, the Wadi Dayqah Dam in Qurayat...
Weather: scattered rain to continue
Muscat: The latest weather analysis indicate that there are chances of rain with varying intensity that will continue to be scattered today on the coastal and mountainous parts of the governorates of...
Why do people drive through wadis even after repeated warnings?
Muscat: Even after repeated warnings on not to cross wadis continued on Tuesday, some vehicles ran into trouble and wadi crossing continues to be a challenge for authorities as they had to respond to...
Oman braces for more rain as low pressure system continues
@lakshmioman -The National Multi- Hazard Early Warning Centre has issued third weather alert for Monday night and early Tuesday morning due to the expected heavy thundershowers associated with...
What is that draws us to wadis?
The social media showed the videos of the wadis in their different moods.We could see wadi in Samail gently encroaching the streets and Wadi Yanqul displayed a vortex, giving a glimpse of what and how...
CDAA rescues one and moves stranded people in North Al Batinah
Muscat: A vehicle with two people drifted in Wadi Ghayya in Yanqul where the rescue teams of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority in al Dhahira governorate were able to save one person, and the...
More rain expected as Monday declared holiday
In view of the adverse weather conditions the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing, and based on the public interest requirements, it has been decided that Monday will be an official holiday for employees...
Heavy rains expected from Sunday
MUSCAT: The National Multi-Hazard Early Earning Centre of Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning that heavy rains are expected in many governorates of the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday and...
Duqm - a destination for eco tourism
Muscat: Rich cultural heritage and geological wonders with breathtaking landscapes have been growing as one of the best investment hub under the able management of Special Economic Zone at Duqm...
Podcast- Mosaic S01 E01 Dr Zakya al Busaidy
A family medicine practitioner, Dr Zakiya al Busaidy, applies psychotherapy while treating her patients. In her book, Mind - Garden of thoughts she explains how to practice mindfulness.