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MUSCAT: 'Ramadhan is the month of peace, and peace should prevail on earth in our lives,' said Abdul Raheem McCarthy, an Irish-American Islamic scholar, international lecturer, and former...

MUSCAT, FEB 28The spirit of compassion and care for fellow beings makes the holy month of Ramadhan sweeter and more meaningful. Across Muscat, as twilight approaches, groups of volunteers can be seen...

MUSCAT, FEB 28The bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan are poised to scale greater heights as plans are afoot to take the relations into various spheres, according to the...

MUSCAT, FEB 26The Zakat and Charity Committee of Muttrah, in cooperation with the Office of the Iftaa and the Islamic Information Centre at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, organised an Interfaith...

Observing Ramadhan in Finland carries a quiet beauty of its own. The holy month unfolds against a northern backdrop where light lingers late and mornings arrive early, shaping a rhythm that feels both...

MUSCAT, FEB 24While food waste has reached unprecedented levels worldwide, Ramadhan prohibits over-indulgence and extravagance, and the wastage of food to extreme levels.In an interview with the...

MUSCAT, FEB 23Speeding, fatigue and rash driving are the three major reasons behind the majority of the accidents during the holy month of Ramadhan and one needs to exercise caution while driving,...

Ramadhan is celebrated with great joy and devotion in Nepal where the Muslim population is approximately five percent which is about around 1.5 million people.Ramadhan is considered to be one of...

MUSCAT, FEB 22A speeding delivery bike weaving through traffic with a heavily loaded rear rack is now a familiar sight on busy streets. For many motorists, the relief often comes when they manage to...

MUSCAT: Blood donors across the country are being urged to support the national blood donation drive by contributing blood and platelet units at the nearest blood banks or by visiting the Department...

MUSCAT: In the spirit of generosity and compassion that defines the holy month, an elite group of the Pakistani expatriate community in Oman has launched its annual Ramadhan Ration Drive 2026,...

Muscat: The CIOs (Chief Information Officer) and CISOs (CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) have greater roles to play in helping the organisations achieve their desired goals and enhance the...

Muscat: More than just a period to observe fasting and abstain from activities that nullify the fast, the month of Ramadhan is a time for self-realisation and self-improvement - both spiritually and...

MUSCAT: The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to the Sultanate of Oman represents a significant milestone in...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) has managed an investment portfolio exceeding RO123 million for orphans’ and minors’ funds while supporting 31,642 families through 66...

The Ministry achieved several milestones in 2025, and most notably it has been managing the investment portfolio of orphans' and minors' funds with a value exceeding RO123 million and an...

MUSCAT: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced the launch of the 2025 Security Research Competition, reinforcing its commitment to advancing scientific research in the security field and strengthening...

Oman witnessed a whopping number of 46,000 visitors from different walks of life at Al Mouj Muscat where a unique display of cultural integration of Oman and Russia was held, reaffirming Oman’s...

KABEER YOUSUFMUSCAT: The British Omani Society hosted the launch of the book titled 'A Journey to Arabia Felix', chronicling a 30-day expedition of Mark Evans across the Sultanate of Oman,...

MUSCAT: The Haj pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman will have ample time for preparations and to fulfil the government formalities as Saudi Arabia began the issuance of visas this week, according to...