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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...

Muscat, April 8Someone who has always had global affairs in mind, even as a young university student, 94-year-old Sharifa bint Mohammed al Lamkiyah was honoured by her university, the American...

A drop of water is the symbol of the Oman Water Society, an organisation that has been spreading awareness on the conservation of water over the years.A drop of water is often taken for granted; the...

MUSCAT: A boat ride through the mangroves at Al Sifa is gaining momentum and popularity. Al Sifa Beach has different features: one with flat rocks, another with white sand beach, and the other with...

As hiking gains popularity in Oman, particularly during holidays like Eid, so has the need for swift and efficient rescue operations.During the recent Eid break, police aviation units of the Royal...

Al Alam Palace holds its iconic presence as one of the major tourist attractions in Oman.Holiday-makers continue to explore many tourist sites in Oman, but Al Alam Palace in Muscat has been charming...

There might be challenges in life, but come Eid, they must be overlooked, and the festival must be celebrated.The nation will now see the sharing of Eid greetings.There might be time differences...

MUSCAT, MARCH 29The award-winning Oman Across Ages Museum, recognised as the 'most beautiful museum in the world for 2024' by the Versailles World Architecture and Design Awards, has lined up a series...

Muscat: Ali Said al Amry is from Wadi Mahram, near Nizwa. He has been retired for more than 10 years, but believes in continuing to work and with ease he took up taxi driving. He is an independent...

Fajar Minhas, a native of Islamabad, Pakistan, is experiencing her first Ramadhan in Oman, crafting a new tapestry of memories in a different land. This sacred month is abundant with cherished...

The holy month of Ramadhan is almost reaching its finale. People have completed more than three weeks of fasting. New thoughts and habits could have been formed by now.People have already been...

MUSCAT, March 23During the holy month of Ramadhan, a shift in lifestyle and eating habits is inevitable. While fasting serves as a cleansing process for both the body and mind, many people tend to...