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Muscat: Onam is the 'Harvest Festival of the south Indian state of Kerala and expatriate Indians in Oman, especially from the south of India, are celebrating Thiruvonam (the final day from the 10...

Several residents of Dhofar have fallen victim to a large-scale scam by a fraudulent travel and tourism agency that promised luxury holiday packages at bargain prices before fleeing with collected...

As many as 1,303 schools with 66,379 teachers welcomed 854,540 students of various classes from 1 to 12 across the country on Sunday, according to the statistics revealed by the National Centre for...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health (MoH), through the School and University Health Department, is rolling out an integrated plan for the 2025-2026 academic year aimed at promoting student health in...

In the lively kitchens of Muscat, where pots clang and the air fills with the heady scent of spices, a quiet change is taking hold. It’s being driven by a woman whose unwavering passion for Oman’s...

KABEER YOUSUF@kabiyousefMawlid recitation gatherings, where people come together to praise Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), have been gaining momentum since the start of Rabee Al Awwal. The...

The annual 'Thai Festival Oman' will be held from August 28 to 30 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), showcasing a slice of Thai cultural extravaganza and gastronomic...

MUSCAT, AUG 24The Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society, established to strengthen bilateral relations in cultural, social and economic spheres, lauded the Royal visit of King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa to...

MUSCAT, AUG 24The absence of a signboard indicating a detour or 'road closed ahead' on Al Khuwair service road, where construction work is ongoing, has been causing significant inconvenience...

The life and legacy of two distinguished Omani personalities — Abu Muslim al Bahlani (Nasir bin Salim al Rawahi), the poet and journalist, and Ibn Ruzayq (Hamid bin Muhammad al Nakhali), the...

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) issued a warning to motorists that driving slowly on speed tracks without a valid reason is a serious traffic violation. Such behaviour not only disrupts traffic flow, but...

Some of us may have experienced a mid-career crisis. This happens when one has to apply force to do one’s job. There is no promotion in employment and it just becomes a default option to settle...

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has urged motorists to adhere to the speed limit and wear seat belts when driving in mountainous areas. CDAA had earlier warned that people should be...

MUSCAT, AUG 16The 2nd edition of the European Film Festival in Muscat will showcase 22 films from nine EU countries, including fiction and documentaries, alongside an Omani film by Dr Khalid al...

MUSCAT, AUG 16The Pakistan Embassy in Oman celebrated its 79th Azadi Day with colourful events, community meetings and cultural activities within and outside the embassy premises on August 15.The...

MUSCAT, AUG 16The Embassy of India in Muscat celebrated its 79th Independence Day on August 15 at the embassy premises as well as in their schools besides a large community gathering at the Al Bustan...

‘Mandvi to Muscat’ - Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman - is a book that delves into the ancient maritime trade and cultural connections between India and Oman and brings to...

Seventy-five young Omanis recently gained firsthand experience using Artificial Intelligence in film-making, sparking their creativity and desire to produce advanced films on par with international...

A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr Mohammad Mahmoodi, CEO of Carbon Technologies, and Dr Frank Vitzthum, Board Member and CTO of R-Biopharm, Germany, in the presence of Dr...

With the start of the khareef season in Dhofar, a dedicated group of volunteers has stepped up to promote the season and assist visitors free of charge, working closely with the Ministry of Heritage...