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MUSCAT, JULY 27In a new environmental achievement, the Sultanate of Oman has received official accreditation from the Ramsar Convention for the inclusion of the Wetland Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate...

News media in Oman has undergone an interesting journey, whether in terms of news gathering or distribution.Before we understand the evolution of media in Oman, we need to consider the process of...

It is time to think of alternate materials as the third phase of the ban on plastic shopping bags comes into force on Tuesday. If the regulations are violated, with fines ranging from RO 50 to 1,000,...

Muscat: The aerial image on Sunday shows the continued flow of clouds over most of the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, with chances of scattered rain.It began in the early morning with the...

Muscat: As the world marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday, the problem continues to harm societies worldwide, impacting even younger people. The UN,...

Muscat: The Oman Meteorological Office has issued an alert stating that northwesterly winds will be active starting today and continuing until Wednesday evening, affecting most governorates of the...

Have you ever thought about what makes you the person you are? We think it is our thoughts. Maybe that is true in a way. But where do these thoughts originate from? There was an incident that made me...

Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has initiated a new project at the Ras Al Hadd Turtle Reserve to track baby sea turtles, also known as hatchlings. This project involves monitoring the number of...

Muscat, June 21The Muscat Municipality has initiated a community survey for the Traffic Study 2025 to evaluate traffic flow in Muscat.The goal of the traffic survey is to enhance traffic...

A glance out the window on a summer afternoon might reveal birds seeking refuge on the windowsill — resting in the shade, searching for food, and most importantly, water. It’s bird-watching of a...

Her usual pleasant face has lines of worry. Our conversation usually begins with topics of humour that are about life, and especially children.One of the recent ones was about keeping kids and...

Muscat, June 15As tensions in the region escalate, travel plans are being revisited. Iran has been a popular destination for medical and leisure tourism, as northern Iran is known for its exceptional...

Muscat: As regional tensions escalate, many holidaymakers have been forced to alter or cancel their travel plans.Iran, traditionally a popular destination for both medical and leisure...

Muscat: June 14 is observed as World Donor Day and in Oman, the Department of Blood Bank Services under the Ministry of Health has been conducting a campaign on the importance of donating blood....

A full Strawberry Moon graced Oman and some parts of Europe and America on Wednesday, coupled with a rare phenomenon not seen in almost 20 years.Caused by an event known as a 'major lunar standstill',...

Muscat: Many cats do not belong to a home or to the wildlife, which is why they are known as feral. They are also referred to as community cats or neighbourhood cats. Their lifespan is much shorter...

For the first time, Wadi Bani Ghafir in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq witnessed such severe congestion as rains let the wadis flow, attracting visitors.The wilayats of Al Rustaq and Al Awabi witnessed...

Muscat: For the first time, Wadi Bani Ghafir in the Wilayat of Rustaq witnessed such severe congestion as rains let the wadis flow attracting visitors.The Wilayats of Rustaq and Al Awabi witnessed...

Muscat, June 3The Sultanate of Oman launched its first tourist hot air balloon as part of the 'Oman Balloons' project in Cappadocia, the Republic of Türkiye, during the promotional phase of the...

Muscat: Some parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to experience cooler temperatures and rainfall during the Eid holidays, according to the Oman Meteorology Department.A weather expert from the...