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Author: Ray Petersen

Columnists 

No problem… a trivial throwaway line, or something else?

17/04/2021 Ray Petersen

r.j.petersen52@gmail.com An African proverb reads, “If you’re not part of the solution, you are part of the problem’’, Linus Torvalds

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Features 

“Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay:” An Ode to Fishermen of Earlier Days

14/04/2021 Ray Petersen

Otis Redding and most of his backing band, the Bar Kays, were tragically killed in an aircraft crash in 1967.

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Features 

A Tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen’s Consort

12/04/2021 Ray Petersen

A 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth, and an 18-year-old Philip (of) Battenburg, a youthful Greek Royal Officer Cadet at the Britannia Royal

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Columnists 

This Ramadhan, practise social distancing for greater good

10/04/2021 Ray Petersen

Ramadhan Kareem… the religious time of the renewal, or re-affirmation of the faith is upon us again, and though it

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Features 

A young Omani, busy living, through sport, art, family and culture

06/04/2021 Ray Petersen

Talking to young Izki mother of two, Rahma al Yahyai, is easy as she speaks immaculate English, something she gives

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Columnists 

Covid is here to stay: Can World Cup science be part of Plan ‘B?’

03/04/2021 Ray Petersen

In some parts of the world, over the last year friends and families have met, socialised, attended sporting and cultural

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Features 

The magic of Omani red sugar production: A family’s tradition in Bahla

28/03/2021 Ray Petersen

It may not be magic, but the Al Yahyai family in Bahla has a history that is inextricably linked with

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Columnists 

Changing driver behaviour to create genuine road safety culture

27/03/2021 Ray Petersen

  I am not a “forgive and forget,” kind of guy, or a “forgive them for they know not what

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Features 

Helping Oman kids develop the culture for swimming

23/03/2021 Ray Petersen

There is nothing better, at any time, than to see little children having fun, and a young Australian qualified swim

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Columnists 

Empty houses and empty beds, challenge passive investment

20/03/2021 Ray Petersen

While, obviously, we are unable to put Covid-19 to one side, it may help to do so from a health

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Local Main 

Schoolkids plant banana trees in Birkat Al Mouz

16/03/202116/03/2021 Ray Petersen

Nizwa, March 16 – In an initiative aimed at restoring local culture and heritage, Birkat al Mouz schoolkids undertook a

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Features 

The mountain invites you to create your own tales from the past

15/03/202115/03/2021 Ray Petersen

Story by Ray petersen Photos by lena petersen “Fossils and geology,” one could say, paraphrasing the eminent Japanese photographer Hiroshi

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Columnists 

Oprah’s primetime paradox: Myth of a disenchanted Hansel and Gretel

13/03/2021 Ray Petersen

What we are as people, what we can become, and what the world sees of us may be the same,

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Features 

The Camel Souq: The Outdoor Shopping Mall for Afficionados

07/03/2021 Ray Petersen

Adjacent to every major camel racing event or training centre, you can find a camel souq, where all manner of

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Columnists 

Choosing what you oppose is rarely a matter of good sense

06/03/2021 Ray Petersen

The Sultanate is navigating its way through a tumultuous 2021 with all the uncertainty of a small boat on a

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Columnists 

Online learning tried hard, but it’s not ‘the answer’

27/02/2021 Ray Petersen

Having interacted with significant numbers of teachers and learners across the entire educational sector, all I am seeing is frustration

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Oman Sport Sports 

Mizna wins as Golden Sword stays in the Sultanate

20/02/2021 Ray Petersen

Muscat, Feb 20 – The Royal Camel Corps owned Mizna turned in a quality performance in the Golden Sword, the

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Oman Sport Sports 

Himam 50km Trail Run debuts in Dakhiliyah

19/02/202119/02/2021 Ray Petersen

Muscat, Feb 19 – The inaugural Himam Trail Run, with the local Golden Tulip Hotel as its Gold Sponsors, over

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Oman Sport Sports 

Magic result for Bahla trainer on day four

18/02/202118/02/2021 Ray Petersen Al Bashayer Camel Racing

The Al Bashayer Camel Racing Complex was abuzz with the news that popular Mudhaibi camel trainer Mahmood bin Ali al

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Oman Sport Sports 

Royal win fires up Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival

17/02/202117/02/2021 Ray Petersen Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival, CAMEL RACING

A Royal victory, and locally trained camels performing well were the features of day three of the Al Bashayer Camel

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Local 

Camel Racing From the Starting Gates to the Catching Pen

17/02/2021 Ray Petersen CAMEL RACING

High class, high quality camel racing, such as that seen at the Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival this week is

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Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Books 

Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.

30/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Books Features 

Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports

23/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Blogs Books Main 

Can we find joy in going nowhere?

22/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
Blogs Books Main Weekend 

Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book

10/07/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
A peep into the world of wolves
Blogs Books 

A peep into the world of wolves

16/05/2020 Rasha al Raisi Comments Off on A peep into the world of wolves

EnvironmentView All

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Environment Head stories Main 

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA

11/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Environment Main World 

Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report

16/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Environment Local Main 

Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Environment Local Main 

Sand cat spotted in Dhofar

07/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale
Environment Main 

Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

02/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

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40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
Front Stories Health Local Main 

40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders

05/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Health World 

World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?

15/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness

14/03/2021 Lakshmi Kothaneth Comments Off on Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Health Main World 

1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

10/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

Auto

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Auto Environment World 

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035

24/09/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Auto 

Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription

20/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Ensure roadworthiness of  vehicles, avoid accidents
Auto 

Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents

07/04/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents
Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Auto Editor's choice Local 

Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman

05/01/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks
Auto Business 

Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

25/01/2018 Oman Observer Comments Off on Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

Gourmet

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Features Gourmet 

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket

14/03/2021 Yeru Ebuen Comments Off on Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Features Gourmet 

Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics

09/03/2021 MAZOUN AL GHAILANI Comments Off on Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Features Gourmet 

Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban

06/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik
Features Gourmet 

Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

22/11/2020 Kabeer Yousuf Comments Off on Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

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