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This week, the first group of Omani women joined the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority as firefighters. Their training will include theory, practical preparation and field exercises designed to...

There is a particular kind of strength that rarely attracts attention. It does not rush to prove itself, dominate the conversation, or insist on being recognised. It is steady, measured and often...

Some news stories ask us to look outwards. Others quietly invite us to look more closely at the spaces we call home. A recent Sultan Qaboos University study analysed 1,070 confirmed cases of child...

Every year, as our famous Khareef transforms Salalah into a landscape of mist-covered mountains, flowing waterfalls and endless shades of green, thousands of people begin the journey south of Oman. ...

Summer in Oman brings a number of challenges for families. It is not only the screen we are dealing with. It is the heat, the boredom, the lack of structure, the long days indoors, the restless...

There was a time when summer meant boredom, imagination, slow afternoons and children learning what to do with themselves. Now, summer has become the season where the structure of school disappears...

There is something fascinating about World Cup season. Living rooms turn into stadiums, families and friends gather around screens, emotions run high as people shout, celebrate, argue and analyse as...

There are places in the world where people seem to age differently. Not because they have found a magic supplement, perfect routine, or the latest wellness trend, but because their lives quietly...

Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to something someone said or did, only to discover later that their intention was completely different from what you assumed? It happens more often than...

It feels like a blur, doesn’t it? One moment, we are setting intentions, promising ourselves that this will be the year things finally change. The next moment, we glance at the calendar and realise...

There is something deeply sacred hidden beneath the rituals of Eid that many people overlook. Beneath the new clothes, shared meals, laughter, prayers and generosity, there is a quieter invitation...

Most people do not stay in situations because they are happy. They stay because they know what to expect. There is a distinction buried in that sentence, and it is one many people spend years not...

There is a quiet pattern many people begin to notice at some point in their lives. Different situations, different people, different environments, yet the emotional outcome feels strangely familiar. ...

In times of uncertainty, attention naturally turns towards survival. Safety becomes the priority, and decisions are often made hastily, sometimes under pressure and from a place of fear. Across parts...

Resilience is often misunderstood. It is commonly associated with strength, endurance and the ability to push through difficulty without faltering. Many people carry the belief that being resilient...

There are moments in life when direction does not disappear suddenly, but fades quietly in the background. On the surface, everything continues as expected. Responsibilities are met, roles are...

There are seasons in life where living quietly gives way to surviving. From the outside, survival can resemble strength. You show up, you keep going, you carry responsibilities and you hold everything...

Fear is one of the first emotions a child learns to feel, yet it is one of the least understood. As parents, it can be uncomfortable to witness. The instinct is often to remove it, soften it, or...

There is something about unexpected rain in a place so accustomed to sunshine. It does more than interrupt plans; it unsettles the rhythm, energy, and emotional climate within our homes. As the Eid...

Over the past weeks, headlines across the Middle East have carried a familiar weight. Military strikes between global powers and Iran have intensified regional tensions, with attacks reaching across...