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Muscat Nights, the Sultanate of Oman's rebranded version of the Muscat Festival, came to an end with the concert of Omar al Abdalla and Khaled Abdel Rahman on Saturday.An annual celebration of...

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee at Khoula Hospital organised the first national workshop on Antimicrobial (AMR) Stewardship with the theme 'Together Save Life Save Future' on Jan...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 80 per cent of deaths in the Sultanate of Oman. It is a major public health issue that causes 185.75 deaths per 100,000 population in the country, according to a...

Besides the Oman National Team, seventeen teams from across the world have been selected to vie for the 12th edition of the Tour of Oman cycling championship which is to be held from Feb 11 to...

The Muscat Nights, the annual festival of fun, entertainment and cultural exchange, is in full swing. With the festival ending on February 4th, the organisers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure...

A professional tennis coach residing in the Sultanate of Oman is all set to play at the International Tennis Federation (ITF), at the 5 days tournament in southern Indian state of Kerala from February...

Publishers, bookstores and those who deal in e-learning packages have shown far better interest in the 27th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF) than in previous editions.Nearly three...

The countless needs of a wedding, a gamut of do's and don'ts, and the multitude of things to do once the date is fixed for that 'big day' seem to be strenuous.However, come the 'Bride Show', the...

The Public Prosecution Department will hold its annual conference on Tuesday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). This year’s conference is themed “In the name of society”.The event...

An interactive exhibition highlighting the challenges and potentials of the global energy transition and its impact on society and politics began at Bait al Zubair on January 16. It will come to an...

After a day's pause due to inclement weather, the Muscat Nights is back with more action-packed activities, rides and e-games meant for the young at heart. The venues are perfect for those who love...

In an attempt to help deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people empower for get better employability, the first Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Forum was held under the auspices of Shaikh Nasr bin Amer al...

The Sultanate of Oman will host the Fourth International Arab Film Festival, Cinemana, for the second time in a row at two locations, Muscat and Musandam, from February 3 to 8, according to the...

With adrenaline-rushing rides and games at entertainment avenues, the Muscat Nights has many attractions for youths, just as families call it a 'complete family festival.'Stand-up comedy shows,...

Members of the Muscat Quilt Guild, a group of women with artistic and leadership skills, weaved a king-size quilt and donated RO 3,000 to the Omani Cancer Association (OCA) to support the voluntary...

As a mark of tribute to Sufi poet Jalaluddeen Rumi, the 2nd edition of Bait al Zubair Sufi Music Festival began at the Shangri-La Barr al Jissah Resort on Monday.Syria's Shaikh Hamed Dawood Group paid...

Fans of Amr Diab, the Guinness World Record holder for his soul rendering music, had a musical extravaganza when their favourite singer transcended them on a journey comprising a medley of his songs...

A steady stream of visitors was seen at all four venues of the Muscat Nights on Sunday. Known earlier as Muscat Festival, the footfall at the Muscat Nights has witnessed an increasing trend on the...

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has lauded the Sultanate of Oman for steps to ensure food security in the country. "The steps are way ahead," it said.Speaking to the Observer on the...

MUSCAT: Oman's treasure trove of rich heritage and culture were in sharp focus at the Muscat Nights, a celebration of diverse cultural spectrum, fun and frolic at the four major venues.The 17-day long...