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There is a reason why something happened the way it did - it is not just a reasoning to make one feel better."Whatever will be, will be" is not just a line from a popular song. It can be an...

Muscat: Agreements for investments in seven nature reserves were launched in Muscat on MondayAgreements were signed for projects that include eco-resorts, lodges and camps, visitor centers, viewing...

Muscat: The beginning of the flow of Wadi al Daina, north of the Wilayat of Mahadha, was observed with great enthusiasm followed by Wadi Bani Awf in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq. Thunderstorm activity was...

Muscat: The world celebrated Donkey Day on May 8, as is done every year. It is a global movement to raise awareness and support sustainable solutions for their welfare. Riding a donkey must be a...

The fourth Takatuf Gulf Exhibition for small and medium-sized enterprises was inaugurated under the patronage of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority(OIA in the...

Muscat: Northwesterly wind activity began on Tuesday and is expected to continue for several days, affecting most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.Meanwhile, the temperature saw a hike, with...

Life online is not so fair. The Internet has made leaps and our lives have become unbelievably easier.From financial transactions to achieving educational qualifications to shopping online. We have...

Muscat: The 29th Muscat International Book Fair has hosted several talks, including a session on Tuesday evening that drew documentary enthusiasts. The session, hosted by radio broadcaster Talal al...

Muscat: An Omani author who is very much in the news at the 29th Muscat International Book Fair is Bushra Khalfan.Her novels have always been well received because of the quality of writing and the...

Professor Clive Douglas Holes, a renowned linguist, first arrived in Oman in 1973 — a time when Seeb Airport had just opened its doors. Back then, he was working at the British Council in Kuwait and...

The 29th edition of Muscat International Book Fair being held at Oman Convention Centre is a happening place.Over 674 publishing houses from 35 countries are participating in the 10-day book fair....

MUSCAT, APRIL 26The 29th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair is alive with vibrant activities and an enthusiastic crowd.At the Art Hall in the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, visitors...

On Earth Day this year, the theme is; Our Power, Our Planet,' focusing on the world’s transition to renewable energy quickly in order to have clean energy by 2030. The responsibility falls on...

Every time we say goodbye to an international personality, we notice a change in the world dynamics.The world mourned for Pope Francis with a heavy heart, as he had been a person who was able to...

Muscat: The Istisqa prayer, a collective prayer where people gather to supplicate for rain, was performed during the weekend in different wilayats of Oman including Nizwa, Nakhal, Ibri and Dima...

The mangroves of Oman have a crucial role to play in the environment of the country.Oman has several marine-protected areas managed by the Environment Authority. One of them is right in the middle of...

MUSCAT: A two-day workshop titled 'Green List Reserves', organised by the Environment Authority in coordination with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), was held at the Grand...

Muscat: A two-day workshop titled, “Green List Reserves,”organized by the Environment Authority of Oman in coordination with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is being held...

There might be metals and minerals, but gold continues to shine.The dilemma has always been about whether to use gold as an investment or as jewellery. Traditionally in Arabic and Asian cultures, gold...

Muscat: Yet one more vehicle succumbed to fire at Al Ghubra signal on Wednesday morning. Earlier a school van had charred down at Darsait while it was parked. Th driver who came back to look at it was...