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A recent study has shed light on the pressing issue of child obesity in the Sultanate of Oman. The study was published in the September edition of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for...

Begging is a social phenomenon which needs to be discouraged at all levels. For some, it has evolved into a profession with methods tailored to seasons and occasions.As per Omani law, begging carries...

A heat-insulated insulin pen, which is expected to go on sale in 2024, has won Injaz Oman award for innovation.Abrar Fahad, CEO of PenSulin Company, said: “This heat-insulated smart insulin pen is...

MUSCAT: The Oman Childhood Conference and Exhibition, the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman, organised by the Children First Association, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, begins...

One of the major issues raised by the experts at the recently convened Gulf Cooperation Council Health Council was the pressing issue of job burnout. The issue demands attention due to its profound...

The Oman Cancer Association (OCA) will observe October as Global Pink Ribbon Month, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer throughout Oman. In the 19th year of important cancer awareness...

Dhofar University is all set to kick off the activities of the Third Gulf Conference, with the theme ‘Digital Transformation and Contemporary Social Issues: Challenges and Visions for the Future,’...

E-smoking is the new epidemic among teenagers in the Sultanate of Oman and has begun to spread widely.Experts have warned that nicotine addiction at an early age makes quitting smoking more difficult...

A study confirms a positive link between the evaluation of the work environment and the quality of care provided to patients.The study highlighted the impact of the work environment of the nurses in...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, chaired the 25th meeting of justice ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.In his opening speech, Dr...

A study confirms a positive link between the evaluation of the work environment and the quality of care provided to patients.The study highlighted the impact of the work environment of the nurses in...

Bullying in schools has become a dangerous phenomenon that threatens students’ safety and the correct and proper functioning of the teaching process.This phenomenon affects the psychology of...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) revealed that the total value of sponsorships provided for the activities and initiatives implemented by small and medium enterprises...

Khareef Dhofar is a destination for visitors to escape from the summer heat. So many visitors resort to visiting it during the season, especially by road. Therefore, care and attention must be...

Muscat: In a bid to make a paradigm shift in the quality of services offered to consumers within the commercial, industrial, and economic goods and services sectors, the Consumer Protection Authority...

In a pioneering move, the Dhofar Municipality has unveiled a mobile food laboratory to oversee and regulate food vendors participating in events and activities during the Khareef Dhofar season of...

In commemoration of World Organ Donation Day, observed annually on August 13, the Ministry of Health (MoH) divulged the latest statistics pertaining to organ donation in the Sultanate of Oman for the...

As the new school year approaches, the focus shifts not only to academic pursuits but also to the health and well-being of students. Recognising the adverse impact that heavy school bags can have on...

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) urges small and medium enterprises owners to take advantage of the exclusive offers offered by the Mazaya initiative, which aims to enhance...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) continues its promotional campaign (Our Pioneers in Dhofar) to mark the importance of the prominent role played by SMEs and the success...