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Have you ever wondered what has the biggest influence on you?Most likely, they are your thoughts.If we were to trace what caused how we feel, we could narrow it down to one's train of thought....

MUSCAT:  The two-day Village of Happiness Carnival, inaugurated by Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Chairman of Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, at the Oman Civil Aviation Club on Friday,...

MUSCAT, DEC 17Members of the business community in Oman and India explored investment opportunities in both countries on Wednesday, held on the sidelines of the visit of the Prime Minister of India,...

Muscat, Dec 16The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oman is expected to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries in the landmark 70th year of diplomatic...

Lakshmi KothanethMuscat, Dec 15Musandam is expected to continue experiencing intermittent rains of varying intensity with the influx of rainy clouds on Wednesday. While Muscat had active winds on...

Muscat: Intermittent rains of varying intensity are expected to continue in Musandam as rainy clouds move into the governorate on Wednesday.While Muscat experienced active winds on Tuesday, northern...

Do you feel we can hardly relate to the lifestyle people once had? When things were predictable and people knew what to expect. In an age defined by rapid change — from global politics to climate...

MUSCAT, DEC 14The effects of a low-pressure trough that brought heavy rains to Musandam are expected to continue until Friday.The General Directorate of Civil Defence and Ambulance in Musandam...

LAKSHMI KOTHANETHThe question of whether obesity should be classified as a disease took centre stage during the recent Oman Summit for Diabetes and Endocrine Across the Lifespan, as leading...

Muscat: The 4th edition of the National Campaign to Raise Awareness About Climatic Hazards and Tsunamis concluded in the Wilayat of Qurayat, Governorate of Muscat, on Thursday. The closing of the...

Muscat: The 24th Arab Conference on Modern Methods in Hospital Management began on Wednesday under the theme ‘The Role of the Private and Third Sectors in Enhancing Health Systems’.The goal is to...

MUSCAT: Under the auspices of Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, LEO Developments officially unveiled its latest global project, 'Vistal', at Al Mouj...

It is the time of the year when people are busy shopping for gifts. Choosing the right gift is an art. Some people seem to have the instinct to secure the right gift.Shopping with a youngster can be...

MUSCAT, DEC 6Fasting and regular walking are among the most effective ways to combat diabetes, according to Prof Peter Schwarz, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Speaking at...

November to March is the best time to watch the seagulls in Oman. They are a regular feature at Muttrah Sea Road and the long coastline of the Sultanate of Oman, including the wetlands, lagoons, and...

Muscat, Dec 2The Military Technological College (MTC) won the top prize in a contest organised by the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) to develop and design implementable sustainability plans under...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued a circular informing travel and tourism offices across Oman of a new designated entry route for tourist buses heading to the parking area at...

 The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) on Tuesday requested the Travel & Tourism Offices in the Governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, through a circular, to change the route for tourist buses...

The most-awaited long weekend is here - the National Day holidays.Being at the end of November, the gentle weather for sure will lure one outdoors. No matter which day of the year it is, one place you...

Rua bint Ahmed al Fizariyah was only in the fifth grade when a back injury changed her life and led her to rely on a wheelchair. What helped her cope with this drastic transition was her...