'Tej' to be downgraded to tropical storm
The classification of the tropical system maintained its status as tropical cyclone Category 1 until Monday evening.“We expect Tej to be downgraded to tropical storm by Monday night or Tuesday,”...
Should we pause life?
The toddler in Gaza who had clasped a croissant and a coin in her hand when she said goodbye to the world, she left a message to the world - the harsh reality of war, conflict and broken hopes.She...
Heavy rains expected in northern governorates
Muscat: There are chances of occasional thunderstorms accompanied by active downward winds leading to the flow of wadis, according to Oman Meterology.The weather forecast stated that there are chances...
‘Tej’ impact brings rains
Classified as Category 3 (till the time of filing this report), tropical cyclone ‘Tej’ began its impact on various parts of the Dhofar Governorate with the influx of clouds and rainfall of varying...
Dhofar geared up for Tej
Muscat: To determine the readiness and efficiency of protection dams in the wake of the tropical situation Tej, His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, inspected the flood...
Cyclone Tej: Direct impact to be felt from tonight
Salalah: Hasik in the Wilayat of Sadah in Dhofar on Sunday began to see the flow of stratiform clouds heralding rain.Latest Updates about the Tropical System in Arabian Sea Tropical cyclone classified...
Dhofar, Al Wusta brace for cyclone Tej
Salalah: To determine the readiness and efficiency of protection dams to confront the tropical situation Tej; His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, the Governor of Dhofar, inspected the flood...
Low-pressure 1,400 km away from Oman's coast
Muscat: The low air pressure area that has been developing over Arabian Sea is moving westward and is centered at latitude 10 degrees north and longitude 66.5 degrees east. It is about 1400 km away...
Omani women are partners in progress
Muscat: Women in the Sultanate of Oman have come out with flying colours. They are doing well in their positions as ministers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, engineers and sportspersons....
Love thy neighbour!
We breathe the same air we live on the same land. Etched in history the tug of war continues.The concrete that mushroomed is now a concrete wasteland.Underneath lie hopes and dreams pouring out are...
Low-pressure brewing in Arabian Sea
The latest weather maps and numerical forecasts from the Oman Met Office indicate the formation of a low-pressure system in the southeastern region of the Arabian Sea during the latter part of this...
Oman Met issues thunderstorm alert
Muscat: The Oman Met Office issued a thunderstorm alert on Sunday and they stated that the affected areas are the mountainous areas of south al Batinah, North al Batinah,Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, Al...
Research Open Day concludes at Muscat College
MUSCAT: Muscat College hosted Research Open Day under the auspices of Dr Ali bin Amer al Shidhani, Under-Secretary for Communications and Information Technology at the Ministry of Transport,...
Rajasthan Wing of ISC celebrates re-inauguration
Muscat: The Rajasthan Wing of the Indian Social club celebrated their re-inaugural ceremony with a cultural fiesta held at ISC multi-purpose hall.One of the largest states in India, Rajasthan is known...
Public Prosecution bags ISO certificates
The Public Prosecution secured (ISO 9001) for the quality management system & (ISO 37001) for the anti-bribery management system in a record time of one month.The Public Prosecution obtained two ISO...
Public Prosecution secures ISO certifications
Muscat: The Public Prosecution has secured (ISO 9001) for quality management and (ISO 37001) for anti-bribery management system in record time of one month.Under the auspices of His Excellency Sayyid...
From grief to depression
Muscat: As the world celebrates World Mental Health Day this October, Observer looks at grief and emotion that sometimes go unnoticed to reach the level of depression causing serious damages to life....
Tackling changes...
Patience is a key factor in the path towards success in life. What is interesting is that we are often challenged to practice patience.Patience is such a quality and virtue that it has to lead to...
Why Oman's 'winter' is delayed? Weather expert explains
Muscat: Many on social media are pondering why Oman is still enduring high temperatures in October. Traditionally, by this point in the year, the skies would have transitioned to a vibrant blue,...
New initiative brings weather groups together
The Civil Aviation Authority has established a national group that brings together all representatives of the weather groups present in Oman with their heads and representatives of the groups, in...