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A mother narrated her challenges raising her daughter who has been diagnosed with autism. She had been attending a special education school. One of main focuses of this mother was her daughter to...

Rains from local cloud formations are expected till Tuesday and probably Wednesday, according to Oman Met Office.The weather forecaster from Oman Met Office said the areas under the influence,...

The Basic Services Sector of the Subcommittee for Emergency Situations Management in Al Buraimi Governorate confirmed the completion of the return of most of the services that were affected as a...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources is monitoring all the dams in governorates for their periodic maintenance, and ensuring their safety, efficiency, and operation.But...

By Lakshmi KothanethThe City Amphitheater in Qurum will host around 200 students ready to showcase their talents this weekend. Adding to the excitement, a parent group will debut their meticulously...

We must attend conferences and at times on topics that may be of our area of interest.Being a journalist allows one to learn something new in different fields each day. The latest one was the Oman...

Muscat: A trough of low pressure is expected on Tuesday, April 23, bringing rain and causing wadis to flow.Forecasts indicate that the atmosphere of the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by an air...

Muscat: The Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) joined hands with military, security and civil authorities and other sectors to deal with the current adverse weather conditions. The SAF is lending support...

Muscat: Mainly clear skies is prevailing across the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman while it has been partly cloudy to cloudy along the southern part of Oman, over Dhofar and Al Wusta...

The roads to and from the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate were closed due to fog and rain on Tuesday. Many roads were damaged due to heavy rains after depression set in...

Muscat: Heavy rains are expected in the next 12 hours in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.The weather forecaster at Oman Met Office said there are three waves embedded in the same...

We have seen rains and flash floods but nothing has been as painful as experienced on Sunday. All lives are precious, but to know they were off to study and be with their friends and teachers until...

Authorities have recorded 12 deaths, including two citizens and nine students as their vehicles were washed away in a wadi in Samad al Shaan, in addition to an expatriate.The search is still on for...

Police aviation carried out a rescue operation to rescue two people after a vehicle carrying a group of students drifted in a valley stream in the Samad Al-Shaan district, on Sunday. The other missing...

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued heavy rain alert as the northern governorates will come under the effect of a low pressure system from Sunday.Heavy to extremely heavy rains are expected in...

The joy of children knows no limit during the three days of Eid with plenty of food, sweet treats, new clothes, gifts and Eidia. During Eid, especially on the first day, children receive Eidia or...

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority has urged the public to take all cautions to be safe during Eid holidays.It stated that people should avoid sudden run-over accidents by staying away from...

After weeks of fasting, it is time to usher in celebrations and gatherings.Late Shaikh Khalfan al Esry used to call this 'period' the graduation. The days of fasting has been a test of will each day....

Muscat: As the nation prepares for the Eid holidays, the Civil Defense Ambulance Authority has urged the public to take all cautions to keep it a safe Eid Holiday.The Authority stated that to avoid...

The auspicious last days of Ramadhan are revered because one of them could be the Night of the Power. The last 10 days of Ramadhan are considered to be the most auspicious and people look forward to...