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The Environment Authority in the Al Batinah South Governorate received a raptor. Mohammed al Khateri from Al Rustaq handed over the bird to the authorities after he found it injured in the wild.The...

Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman has gone through many climatic conditions. Learning this part of history means understanding the earth and its movements and plates shifting. This history is narrated at...

Muscat- As the month of August draws to a conclusion, the summer influences carry on.The Oman Met Office has urged the public to pay attention and take caution as downward winds are expected to reach...

Traffic is likely to be heavy on roads as the school students usher in the new academic year on Tuesday after a gap of almost two months.With the beginning of each new academic year, the Royal Oman...

How many times have you woken from sleep, jumping out of your bed hearing the school bell ringing and you are late only to realise that it was just a dream.A dream - when ever we go through hardship...

Muscat: Summer vacations have concluded for students; it is time for a new academic year.New books, bags, pens and pencils have been sorted, and parents have been equally busy with the preparations....

There is a lot to learn from a tourist. Follow a tourist yoy learn about their preferences, as tourism attractions vary from one individual to another.For Abdulwahab Badje, a tourist from Paris, it...

Oman’s distinct landscape with its mountains and valleys is an attraction to visitors throughout the year. It has also been an open lab for international geologists and students.Explaining the...

To avoid cooking gas cylinder accidents, there is an urgent need to review common practices to keep safe and avoid accidents. Some of the practices could be the cause for concern, according to Samir...

The Sultanate of Oman in the 70s had photography enthusiasts capturing the moments and sceneries after which the film roll would be mailed off to UK or Germany.At least that is what my father...

Ras al Hadd and Ras al Jinz are two beaches that have made their mark as turtle beaches where watching the turtles nest, make their pit, lay legs and watching the hatchlings emerge have become...

Muscat: Drivers are to be cautious as chances for rains and dust rising continue this weekend too. Whether it is fog and drizzle in Dhofar or rain and dust in the adjoining areas of Al Hajar Mountains...

Salalah: Within the framework of the Governors Forum program organized with the aim of exchanging experiences between the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman; The Governors of different governorates...

Throughout the annals of human history, the art of writing evolved from a mere necessity to a powerful tool for preserving cultures and legacies. As civilisations flourished, leaving behind...

Muscat: The students of Indian School Al Ghubrah presented the celebration of India’s 77th Independence Day at the school under the auspices of Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit...

Oman lost one of its most renowned artists, Moosa bin Omar al Zadjali at age of 52, on Sunday leaving a sudden vacuum in the art community.Omani artist Saif al Amri reflected, “Omani plastic artist...

If we thought humans were the only ones who have learnt the art of being social, then the ants would make you think otherwise.In many ways they are far superior especially when it comes to teamwork....

Muscat: The weekend rains proved fatal for some families as their relatives were reported to have gone missing after being stranded in flowing wadis.The Civil Defense and Ambulance Departments, and...

Regarded as potent catalysts for change, young individuals possess an arsenal of knowledge, innovative solutions, and critical thinking acumen. August 12 is observed as International Youth Day as a...

August 12 is World Elephants Day, but did you know there was a species very much close to the elephant that existed in Oman?Proof of that is an exhibit at Oman Across Ages Museum at Manah, almost two...