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Public speaking is a challenge for many. It needs regular practice to build confidence and emerge as a good orator in public.Toastmasters is one such platform that helps expand knowledge in public...

The impact of divorce on children can be profound and long-lasting, particularly during their formative years when their personalities are taking shape. This was a central topic of discussion during...

A high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman will participate in the G20 Summit in India on September 9 and 10.The 30-member team will comprise ministers, senior officials, media and diplomatic...

MUSCAT: An all-Oman badminton tournament will be organised at the Ghala badminton court on September 8, from 9am to 9pm, according to the organisers. The registration will end on Tuesday. (September...

An estimated 11,900 people are living with dementia in the Sultanate of Oman, according to the last statistics released in 2019. It is projected to reach 124,800 by 2050. The syndrome, however, can be...

Middle East-based airlines, have made steady progress and passenger traffic recovery has been strong for them with 31.4 per cent year-o-year in the second quarter of 2023, a figure at par with the...

The timeless folktales of Oman have found their way into the heart of the Indian audience through translation from Arabic to Malayalam, offering readers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era of...

Indian expatriates in Oman, predominantly those from the south, gathered at various hotels of the Sultanate of Oman, celebrating the harvest festival -- Onam -- in the past few days which will...

MuscatThe General Directorate of Criminal Investigation at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has warned of a new mode of cyber-crime where the perpetrators target their potential preys using the name of a...

Muscat: The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has warned of a new mode of cyber-crime where the perpetrators target their potential preys using the name of a...

The Sultanate of Oman's first tyre recycling plant opened under the auspices of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in the presence of other...

In an attempt to enhance the global demand for Oman tourism, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism organised a session on Global Distribution Systems (GDS) for representatives of Oman's hospitality...

Preparations are under way for the tenth term of the Majlis Ash’shura elections, where as many as 883 candidates, including 33 women, are running for the council seats for the next four years.The...

Oman's martial arts champs made their country proud by bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals at the recently held Fujairah International Taekwondo Training Camp and Competition, where 350...

Muscat: The Muscat Municipality has retrieved as much as 36 kilos of rotten meat and was destroyed after carrying out necessary legal proceedings in the past eight months, according to the civic...

Cyber experts have warned of ongoing spam calls with satellite phones, intending to hack the receiver's phone and, undoubtedly, to commit financial fraud, the most modern way of duping using AI.In the...

Adding thrills to the Khareef season, the Spartan Salalah, the world's most popular obstacle course racing organisation, is set to make a triumphant return to Salalah this year, bringing with it an...

The early-stage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may not usually cause harm. However, if it worsens, it can lead to severe liver damage, including cirrhosis, as people tend to take fatty...

As the Onam festival approaches, a large number of expatriates from the subcontinent are eagerly preparing to curate a diverse array of socio-cultural and gastronomic events throughout September and...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major threat to the Sultanate of Oman’s public health, as about 80 per cent of deaths in the country are attributed to NCDs, according to a recent systematic...