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MUSCAT: The Oman Animal Welfare Association (OAWA) introduced its activities to the public at a one-day community event held at SABCO on Tuesday. It was the first official public introduction and...

Does mankind take nature for granted? We talk about conflicts in economics and in power trying to challenge each other, but one group that is currently suffering is marine life. Conflicts can disrupt...

SALALAH: As the Khareef Dhofar Season continues to attract thousands of visitors, the growing problem of waste being abandoned in wilderness areas is raising concerns over its impact on the...

MUSCAT: The O+ blood stock is experiencing a significant decrease, and the Department of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) has requested donors to start donating. The DBBS said there is a need for more than...

Do you remember the first time someone asked you, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' Most of us would have said teachers, police officers, air hostesses, truck drivers, etc. Soon it...

Commuters need to plan ahead to consider alternative routes as Muscat Municipality is implementing the first phase of development works for Al Jami Roundabout, Al Seeb, which would result in a partial...

MUSCAT: Document your contracts and keep your receipts for a safe and enjoyable journey while enjoying the khareef holiday. The Directorate-General for Consumer Protection in Dhofar Governorate has...

MUSCAT: It might be towards the tail end of summer holidays, but activities for families and children continue in full strength. "Omani Samt", the summer forum for children, will begin on Sunday,...

Khor Kharfout Archaeological Reserve is considered an environmental and cultural treasure with unique biodiversity in Dhofar. The management of Khor Kharfot Archaeological Reserve implemented a...

Some people could be safer in their part of the world and they might think they are far from a war scenario. We might have to think again. I am reminded of a quote by the late His Majesty Sultan...

Every weekend, parents make their way to Active Oman at the Oman Automobile Association, accompanied by children eagerly waiting for their turn to perform. The young vocalists, aged between 10 and 18,...

MUSCAT: The Wilayat of Mahout is renowned for its abundant marine resources, particularly the sea cucumber (Holothuria scabra). Sea cucumbers are very much in demand in some countries, particularly in...

MUSCAT: Salalah, especially during Khareef season, is a joyous destination. The greenery is charming to the eyes, but there could be more to it. The Environment Authority highlighted Dhofar as a...

Muscat: Many cases of flu have been reported, and doctors are seeing an increase in respiratory infections, particularly among children. Reported symptoms include throat pain, a runny nose, sneezing,...

I met Nadhira al Harthy for the first time when I was invited by the ambassador of Nepal to Oman, then Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, to join the reception for her at the airport as she returned after...

MUSCAT: Public awareness and prompt reporting are the first lines of defence in reducing the impact of oil spills and protecting Oman’s environment and natural resources, according to an awareness...

Momo enthusiasts in Oman have been enjoying “The Momos Edition”, a week-long culinary festival celebrating authentic Nepalese and Himalayan flavours at Imperial Kitchen in Al Khuwair. Organised in...

The world is facing climate change, the scientists kept saying. And we have been counting carbon footprints too. But now we are seeing the wildfires in different places in the world as drought sets...

MUSCAT: As part of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's strategic plans to develop Oman's museums, the Natural History Museum has been closed to establish a new, modern Natural History...

MUSCAT: Clouds descended over the Wadi Kabir mountains on Sunday evening as an active weather system over the Central and Eastern Hajar Mountains drifted towards coastal Oman. Weather radar images...