Omani women are partners in progress
Muscat: Women in the Sultanate of Oman have come out with flying colours. They are doing well in their positions as ministers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, engineers and sportspersons....
Love thy neighbour!
We breathe the same air we live on the same land. Etched in history the tug of war continues.The concrete that mushroomed is now a concrete wasteland.Underneath lie hopes and dreams pouring out are...
Low-pressure brewing in Arabian Sea
The latest weather maps and numerical forecasts from the Oman Met Office indicate the formation of a low-pressure system in the southeastern region of the Arabian Sea during the latter part of this...
Oman Met issues thunderstorm alert
Muscat: The Oman Met Office issued a thunderstorm alert on Sunday and they stated that the affected areas are the mountainous areas of south al Batinah, North al Batinah,Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, Al...
Research Open Day concludes at Muscat College
MUSCAT: Muscat College hosted Research Open Day under the auspices of Dr Ali bin Amer al Shidhani, Under-Secretary for Communications and Information Technology at the Ministry of Transport,...
Rajasthan Wing of ISC celebrates re-inauguration
Muscat: The Rajasthan Wing of the Indian Social club celebrated their re-inaugural ceremony with a cultural fiesta held at ISC multi-purpose hall.One of the largest states in India, Rajasthan is known...
Public Prosecution bags ISO certificates
The Public Prosecution secured (ISO 9001) for the quality management system & (ISO 37001) for the anti-bribery management system in a record time of one month.The Public Prosecution obtained two ISO...
Public Prosecution secures ISO certifications
Muscat: The Public Prosecution has secured (ISO 9001) for quality management and (ISO 37001) for anti-bribery management system in record time of one month.Under the auspices of His Excellency Sayyid...
From grief to depression
Muscat: As the world celebrates World Mental Health Day this October, Observer looks at grief and emotion that sometimes go unnoticed to reach the level of depression causing serious damages to life....
Tackling changes...
Patience is a key factor in the path towards success in life. What is interesting is that we are often challenged to practice patience.Patience is such a quality and virtue that it has to lead to...
Why Oman's 'winter' is delayed? Weather expert explains
Muscat: Many on social media are pondering why Oman is still enduring high temperatures in October. Traditionally, by this point in the year, the skies would have transitioned to a vibrant blue,...
New initiative brings weather groups together
The Civil Aviation Authority has established a national group that brings together all representatives of the weather groups present in Oman with their heads and representatives of the groups, in...
Temperatures to rise during weekend; Jabal Shams cools down
Muscat: Camping in Jabal Shams might turn out to be cold at night as it records 13.7 degrees Celsius at night.Oman Met Office, however, has announced that there are expectations of a relative rise in...
Celebration marks Women’s Day with focus on mental health
Muscat: October is the month of Omani Women's Day and World Mental Health Day. A celebration marking the days kicked off with an event titled "Circle of Hope and Love" organised by Whispers of...
A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Dietary Traditions
With the alarming surge in diabetes cases, prevention stands as the paramount solution, and extensive research has been channeled toward the crucial realm of dietary choices. This challenge is...
Solutions for carbon emissions: renewable energy
Oil and Gas once reigned supreme as Oman’s economic powerhouse, but today, Oman is taking bold and resolute strides toward slashing its carbon footprint to create a sustainable future.In the...
GCDC to share data to prevent communicable diseases
The Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (GCDC), an integral part of the Gulf Health Council, marked a significant milestone by forging an agreement on health data sharing among its member...
Non-violence Day celebrated
The International Day of Non-Violence, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated on October 2nd, organised by Rajya Yoga Center in association with the Indian Embassy in Oman.The theme of...
Enjoy the ride with time
It has been decades since we have been working in the media. We know the places and protocols at the back of our hands. This happens to all journalists, and so with my friend and me.The journalists...
GCC nations for joint action in health sector
Muscat: The opening program for the ninth meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee focussed on strengthening cooperation in the health sector to develop the provision of health services in a way...