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If nature can be a tourism destination, then Al Hajar Mountains bring out one of the best attractions in Summer. The summer rains brought in by the local cloud formation by Al Hajar Mountains is a...

Gender equality sometimes framed as feminist initiative and other times as a goal of equal rights but now more than ever before it is becoming a necessity.Proof of that is the theme that was...

As the World World Breastfeeding Week concludes, the focus has been firmly on the incredible benefits that breastfeeding provides to both mothers and babies. Celebrated annually from August 1 to...

Thirteen Omani youth decided to hike and they chose Kashmir. They chose the toughest route to explore, which is called the Great Lakes.They coordinated with Oman Hikes Travel Company and once in...

Muscat: As many as 760,000 tourists visited Salalah since the beginning of Khareef till September 10th, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The tourist arrivals to...

Over the years there must have been numerous times where there were discussions regarding weather forecasters at Oman Met Office about high and medium clouds.But this week had an opportunity to fly...

Muscat: The overcast sky was prominent upon landing of flights at the Muscat International Airport on Sunday morning. Passengers felt the heaviness of dust and humidity on their arrival.Oman Met...

Muscat: Even as flights landed early morning on Sunday overcast sky was prominent and upon landing the heaviness of dust and humidity.Oman Met Office has stated that there are possibilities for active...

Pedja Hadži-Manović is an architect with a keen eye for what goes into the depths. He’s an architect, a designer, a gallery owner of rare 20th-century design objects, and a cultural critic who...

Muscat: With cool breeze and the temperature in the late 20s to 30 degree Celsius, Al Ashakharah is a place to be if one is looking for a pleasant summer escape.While the Gulf as a region is handling...

The summer of 2023 has been seeing temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius mark and even touching 50 degrees Celsius at times challenging vegetation in general except the indigenous plants.On top of...

Words that are spoken hold power in them. So we are told to use positive words.A tongue can be sharper than a sword. The wound that it creates can take forever to heal because it is invisible and no...

Holidaymakers must be careful while driving as Oman Met Office warned dust storm in the governorates of Al Wusta and Dhofar.Thamrait to Haima has been a busy route with tourists taking the road to...

MUSCAT: In a proactive measure to safeguard motorists, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a warning regarding the low horizontal visibility caused by rising dust, coupled with the accumulation of...

The Oman Meteorological Office forecasts the advection of high and medium clouds, bringing rain to most governorates on Wednesday. There is a chance of convective cloud development and isolated...

As preparations pick up to celebrate Eid al Adha, there is one group of people, the pilgrims performing Haj, one of the five pillars of Islam.The day before Eid al Adha is extremely important day, my...

During the summer with Eid holidays at hand, one of the best things to do is to explore cooler places within the Sultanate of Oman. With a well-maintained vehicle, preferably a four-wheel drive, you...

The Sultanate of Oman along with Muslims around the world is getting ready to celebrate Eid al Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice.'In Oman, Eid al Adha is typically celebrated over a...

Oman Met Office issued a weather forecast on conditions expected during Eid al Adha holidays indicating cooler temperatures and rains.The days could be cooler during Eid holidays, according to the...

Art has long been recognised as a medium for self-expression and exploration, providing a channel through which artists can convey their emotions, experiences, and perspectives. It is an undeniable...