London art auction raises charity for deadly Grenfell Tower blaze
An auction of 31 artworks donated by some of Britain’s most successful contemporary artists has raised close to 2 million
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Use of plastic in halwa preparation illegal, use pottery instead, MoCI
Muscat, Oct 16 – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has termed illegal the practice of using plastic containers
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Staying fit: Japan’s elderly hits record
Swinging dumbbells and chewing gum, several elderly Japanese gathered at a shrine in downtown Tokyo on Monday in sweltering temperatures,
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Understanding Kim Jong Un’s nuclear game plan
On October 3, 1942 – 75 years ago this year – a prototype German V-2 rocket launched from the German military
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Smartwatches to record your move
Scientists have invented a new algorithm that empowers smartwatches to detect and record your every move, without being told beforehand
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Businesses, communities lead charge against NCDs
A report by World Health Organization (WHO) says businesses and communities in Oman leading the charge against non-communicable diseases, like
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Cyber threats prompt return of radio for ships
The risk of cyber attacks targeting ships’ satellite navigation is pushing nations to delve back through history and develop back-up
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Inflight Wi-Fi is not luxury, says Middle East passengers
60% passengers believe inflight Wi-Fi is a necessity not a luxury 56% passengers say quality inflight Wi-Fi more important Inflight
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Stopping cholesterol-lowering drugs could be deadly
Stopping a cholesterol-lowering drug because of a muscle ache or stomach pain can be dangerous in the long run, suggests
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Armstrong’s moon bag sells for $1.8mn
A bag used by U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong to bring the first samples of moon dust back to Earth was
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Discovery to premiere Mosquito on July 6
As many in the region prepare for the warm summer months, Discovery will use its global reach to focus the
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35,000 aircraft required in the next 20 years: Airbus
The world passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to
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High-fibre food holds key to a healthy iftar
With iftar food spread getting better and richer, there are few factors to be kept in mind when breaking fast,
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Young Omani secures research posting at top UK university
Hammam al Badi – Muscat – A young Omani scholar has been invited by one of Britain’s best-known universities to
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Scientists link higher dementia risk to living near heavy traffic
People who live near busy roads laden with heavy traffic face a higher risk of developing dementia than those living
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