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The forthcoming days have many dedicated days to various causes in the world. For instance May 31 is the 'World No Tobacco Day' that was declared in 1987 by the World Health Organization because of...

The winners of the 16th Children’s Writing Competition were announced at a prize giving ceremony held at Oman Avenues Mall.There were three categories of participants as per the age groups - 8 - 10,...

The Sultanate of Oman has a centuries-old tradition of beekeeping. The method of producing honey has passed from one generation to another. Omani beekeepers possess special skills, which are...

Comex, the Sultanate of Oman’s official technology show, was inaugurated by Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Chairman of Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, at Oman Convention and Exhibition...

Now we are free from Covid-19 restrictions, but are we free from the worry?Can we actually walk free in crowded areas without a facial mask?One of my friends refused to discard her mask routine. She...

Just as the dust storm has cleared, the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing a heatwave which will remain until Thursday. According to the weather expert at Oman Met Office, the temperatures across the...

Known as Ghubar in the local language, the dust storm has become a regular feature in the Sultanate of Oman. Ghubar triggers mainly with the northwesterly wind.The journey during a dust storm can be...

In its 31st edition, Comex will be presenting the Banking and Fin-tech zone in coordination with the Central Bank of Oman for the first time. Another first event will be the start-ups' conference on...

The season of Damask roses on Jabal al Akhdhar closes by mid May. The Green Mountain turns pink during April and May and one can imagine how wonderful it would be to inhale the fragrance rich air!Of...

The global food system faces many complex challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, diet-related diseases, and an ever-growing global population that needs sufficient and healthy food. The depletion...

Dust-raising winds continued to impact governorates as fresh northwesterly winds also affected horizontal visibility.Most of the desert and open areas of the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing moderate...

Bahla Souq is a traditional market that can meet all the practical requirements, from handmade ropes to utensils to traditional wooden boxes.But there is one person at the souq who can take his...

The Royal Oman Police has cautioned drivers to take precautions while driving between Adam and Haima, telling that active winds accumulate sand on the road. Drivers also expressed driving difficulty...

It was 1981 summer vacation in the Sultanate of Oman and almost every adult around me was talking about the Royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.And finally I saw on Television, video...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and 14 institutions and establishments and destinations related to the tourism sector, is participating in the activities of...

It has been hot and humid in some parts of the Sultanate of Oman, while it has been raining with hail storms in other places. But joy has been the common emotion in all as Oman celebrated first day of...

After two years, Juma Market in Wadi Kabir received Eid shoppers on Friday. The Friday before Eid also makes it special.The Eid markets are where people can purchase the last minute Eid specialities....

Oman Met Office of Civil Aviation has issued guidelines for mitigating and reducing the risks during thunderstorms, cumulative clouds and thunderstorms continued on Thursday evening -- accompanied by...

Scattered rain with thunder in several areas of the governorates of North and South Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Al Dakhiliyah, accompanied by active downward winds and hail, were...