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Pre-Khareef Salalah is photographer’s delight

Khareef, which means ‘autumn’ in Arabic, is a period of seasonal weather in the southern Dhofar governorate of Oman. It causes the lands to become lush green, the hills to be surrounded by white fog, and light rain to drizzle almost 24 hours a day unlike the extremely hot weather in the rest of Oman from June to September.But as an avid...

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Pre-Khareef Salalah is photographer’s delight
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Sadah citizen becomes foster dad to orphaned Arabian gazelles
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Local farmers give nod to agritourism
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Centuries-old shipwrecks found off Singapore
FEATURES VIDEOS
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85% of Al Hamra wildlife fire contained:ROP
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Ports of Oman
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Oman reports 3 cases of 'black fungus'
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Oman reports 33 covid-19 related deaths
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Hospitals facing bed shortage as cases rise
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Mercury likely to touch 50 degrees mark in Oman
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Good turnout for vaccination drive in Oman
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Magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque of Nizwa
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85% of Al Hamra wildlife fire contained:ROP
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Ports of Oman
https://youtu.be/Ig-_WDuUUzU

Oman reports 3 cases of 'black fungus'
https://youtu.be/LtbyPPPq1cY

Oman reports 33 covid-19 related deaths
https://youtu.be/Q4pxTOp0viY

Hospitals facing bed shortage as cases rise
https://youtu.be/7WrnZi8P1lA

Mercury likely to touch 50 degrees mark in Oman
https://youtu.be/kexldpR6WM0

Good turnout for vaccination drive in Oman
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Magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque of Nizwa
LIFESTYLE
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Twitter adds ‘Arabic (feminine)’ language option in diversity drive

Twitter (TWTR.N) on Tuesday introduced an “Arabic (feminine)” language setting enabling the social media site to speak to users using feminine grammar, part of what it said was an inclusion and diversity drive.“We want our service to reflect...

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Al Bustan Palace among first in hospitality to fully vaccinate all employees
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An important arm in preserving and protecting wildlife in Oman
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Endangered bamboo sharks given helping hand in Gulf of Thailand
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Horseback riding: Keeping an authentic Omani sport alive
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Diving teams spreading awareness on environmental protection
Opinions
Haider Abdul Redha Al-Lawati
Haider Abdul Redha Al-Lawati Equitable resource distribution can sustain population growth
ALI AL MATANI
ALI AL MATANI Light a candle in the dark...
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Samuel Kutty Medics and prayers saved me...
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Weekend hike at the Al Khoudh Trail
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How The Duke of Edinburgh helped shape the lives of more than 16,000 young people in Oman
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In Berlin, a coronavirus test before Ramadhan prayers
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Lamb mansaf recipe your family will definitely love
Arts
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Rock drawings in Al Awabi offer insight to ancient lifestyle

A modern approach to preserving dates

Giant drone sculpture menaces New York City, with intent

Insect pest eats into Lebanon’s ‘white gold’ pine nut trade

Meet Grace, the healthcare robot Covid-19 created

Young Omani inventor wants to put Oman on innovation map
Culture
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As war destroys Yemen’s present, museums struggle to preserve its past

Georgia mourns iconic scriptwriter and puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze

Photography Groups join efforts in promoting culture

Ancient traditional healing rituals go digital in virus-hit S Africa

National Museum opens 'Oman Hall' at State Hermitage Museum

Shining star of ancient architecture, history
Photography
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Weekend hike at the Al Khoudh Trail
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How The Duke of Edinburgh helped shape the lives of more than 16,000 young people in Oman
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In Berlin, a coronavirus test before Ramadhan prayers
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Lamb mansaf recipe your family will definitely love
Travel
Local farmers give nod to agritourism

Many farmers in Oman had started embracing the comfort that modern methodologies contribute to their livelihood. Rami bin Yahya Al Hadabi is among those farmers but on top of embracing these modern successful methods, he has also ventured into agritourism.With his farm located in the scenic and fertile Al Suwairej village in the Wilayat of Samail,...

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Hail Al Ashkhariyeen: A witness to the changing landscape

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Lausanne — a natural escape from city life for a romantic break

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The historical and scientific importance of al Awabi

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Swedish ‘flying’ boat aims to help save Venice from the waves

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Oman, Indonesia mark 43 years of diplomatic relations

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Fashion
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Refugees in Paris with an eye on fashion PARIS: From old denim fabrics, Afghan refugee Bagher Husseini fashioned a pair of baggy jeans with fringed patches that he hopes will be paraded down a French catwalk later this year.Husseini has worked with a sewing...
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Giving back to the community after successful small business launching

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Through fashion, Rwandan-born designer champions African unity

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Armani returns to live fashion show audiences

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Weekend hike at the Al Khoudh Trail
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How The Duke of Edinburgh helped shape the lives of more than 16,000 young people in Oman
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In Berlin, a coronavirus test before Ramadhan prayers
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Lamb mansaf recipe your family will definitely love
Films/TV
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Horror film ‘Conjuring’ scares up a N America box office lead

In The Heights arrives in US theaters

Tarzan actor among 7 presumed dead in US plane crash

Deliciously evil with sweet dogs: two Emmas go toe-to-toe in ‘Cruella’
Books
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The Handmaid’s Tale by margaret atwood

Solving life’s mysteries with ancient and modern wisdom

Love and heartbreak, Allahabad style

The knowledge deficit in the information age — and its consequences
Music
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Jennifer Lopez signs production deal with Netflix
The Opera
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ROHM opens with visually stunning ‘Aida’

ROHM opens with Verdi’s magnificent opera, AIDA

ROHM to inaugurate legendary season

Turkish Deputy PM Visits National Museum, ROHM
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