Oman to take part in Arabian Travel Market expo
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...
The will to overcome
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...
Shoppers throng Wadi Kabir Juma Market ahead of Eid
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....
Guidelines on risk mitigation during thunderstorms
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...
Rain and hail in northern governorates
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...
Read the label before buying
If shopping is necessary, reading the food labels correctly makes it purposeful.The price tag is often looked at more than once and even double-checked and compared with the price in other shops,...
Time is the healer
It is summer again and the interior areas of the Sultanate of Oman are enjoying afternoon showers almost on a daily basis.The summer rains on their own could be a tourist attraction. The humidity...
Crafts for Nostalgia: Custom-made cradles are just km away
A bit of Oman and its traditions are depicted by this craftsman from Yiti, now based in Al Amerat.He makes miniature traditional wooden cradles amongst many other mementoes based on the Sultanate of...
Rains bring down temperatures
Some parts of the Sultanate of Oman, especially Al Rustaq, received heavy rains on Saturday, while there has been cloud formation over Al Hajar Mountains and the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman.There...
Simon has a story to tell... but he is non-verbal
Simon has a story to tell, but he is non-verbal. His parents decided to tell his story through a film - his journey into free-diving.Celebrating Autism Acceptance - Month of April, Pages Muscat...
Traditions and history
Qarankasho, a children’s celebration held in the middle of the holy month of Ramadhan came back with a bang this week after two years break.Along with it came the debates on whether it is too...
Traditions and history of Qaranqasho
Qaranqasho, children’s celebration held in the middle of the holy month of Ramadhan came back with a bang this week after two years break.Along with it came the debates on whether it is too...
Reviving faith to bring back hope
Halfway through the holy month of Ramadhan, most people would have adapted to the changes and might even form the good changes as habits.The act of worship is much more during this month as it...
An act of sacrifice
Muslims across the globe are observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadhan. The question often in a non-Muslim’s mind is, ‘How difficult is it to practice Islam?”An active speaker at...
Kids introduced to heritage and tourism
Tourism, one of the most promising sectors in the Sultanate of Oman, has attracted the youth engaged in the field. In recent years they have successfully established enterprising businesses and many...
Muscat faces high humidity; Met says summer yet to arrive
Muscat: The first few days of April have been described as hot, even as many wonder whether summer has arrived already.Meteorologist Ibrahim al Barashdi from Oman Met Office at Civil Aviation...
The first day of school...
The first day of school, the first step to the world of education because students in classroom are away from their parents for the first time.Some of them are in awe, others are yelling out with one...
Donations for OCO’s Iftar programme begin
The Oman Charitable Organisation has announced receiving donations for Ramadhan 2020 Iftar Programme in the Sultanate of Oman.The organisation has given two bank accounts, one of the National Bank of...
Mega Blood Donation Drive begins
The 'Mega Blood Donation Drive' organised by the Indian Embassy in association with the Ministry of Health began on Saturday under the auspices of the Muscat Municipality President, Ahmed bin Mohammed...
28 artists pitch for art for cause
@lakshmioman - Artists have come together for a cause of Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO) - the Iftar project during Ramadhan.Art for a cause is being held at Water Front, Shatti Al Qurum to...