Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:32:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191082/features/lifestyle/its-white-nights-at-st-petersburg observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191027/features/lifestyle/omani-female-crossfit-pioneer-reem-al-riyami Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190957/features/lifestyle/chinas-loneliness-economy-grows The emerging economy includes paid partners for running, sightseeing and even eating out at hotpot restaurants. — Reuters The emerging economy includes paid partners for running, sightseeing and even eating out at hotpot restaurants. — Reuters Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:46:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190956/features/lifestyle/universal-to-open-first-uk-theme-park British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets with Comcast NBCUniversal's Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman and CEO Mark Woodbury, in London, Britain. — Reuters British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets with Comcast NBCUniversal's Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman and CEO Mark Woodbury, in London, Britain. — Reuters Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:44:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190837/features/lifestyle/passion-for-plants Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:46:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190773/features/lifestyle/indian-stars-push-to-end-elephants-in-bollywood Animal rights groups are promoting the use of robotic elephants instead of real animals in religious festivals in Hindu temples as well as in Bollywood. — AFP Animal rights groups are promoting the use of robotic elephants instead of real animals in religious festivals in Hindu temples as well as in Bollywood. — AFP Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:37:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190701/features/lifestyle/floating-soundbath-signals-omans-wellness-growth Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190700/features/lifestyle/meet-the-first-omani-to-build-a-football-world-archive Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:51:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190633/features/lifestyle/masirahs-kitesurfing-season-has-begun Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:51:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190554/features/lifestyle/omans-hidden-summer-gem-the-season-of-al-zam-fruit Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:48:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190551/features/lifestyle/ai-simply-cant-replicate-it-japan-embraces-zine-trend This picture taken on March 19, 2026 shows photographer Kazuma Obara (R) and a staff member inspecting the printing quality of his work titled "The Newspaper” at the Kyoto Shimbun factory in Kumiyama, Kyoto prefecture. Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of paper in the digital era. - To go with AFP story Japan-culture-books, FEATURE by Natsuko Fukue and Atish Patel This picture taken on March 19, 2026 shows photographer Kazuma Obara (R) and a staff member inspecting the printing quality of his work titled "The Newspaper” at the Kyoto Shimbun factory in Kumiyama, Kyoto prefecture. Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of paper in the digital era. - To go with AFP story Japan-culture-books, FEATURE by Natsuko Fukue and Atish Patel Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:28:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190492/features/lifestyle/japanese-security-guard-finds-fame-as-designer-of-duct-tape-signs Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:35:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190364/features/lifestyle/swedish-expert-on-mission-to-bring-jurassic-era-to-life The Museum of Natural History in Stockholm. — AFP The Museum of Natural History in Stockholm. — AFP Sat, 30 May 2026 15:17:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190345/features/lifestyle/young-eyes-on-dhofars-wild-side A flamingo forages with its flock in calm waters A flamingo forages with its flock in calm waters liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 29 May 2026 18:17:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190334/features/lifestyle/your-doctor-is-using-ai-to-take-notes-what-could-go-wrong Fri, 29 May 2026 17:38:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190333/features/lifestyle/himalayas-sherlock-holmes-goes-digital German climber, journalist and Himalayan Database managing director Billi Bierling interviewing mountaineers Ukraine's Alexandr Moroz (R) and Russia's Mark Ablovacky after their ascent of the world's eighth-highest mountain Manaslu in Kathmandu. — AFP German climber, journalist and Himalayan Database managing director Billi Bierling interviewing mountaineers Ukraine's Alexandr Moroz (R) and Russia's Mark Ablovacky after their ascent of the world's eighth-highest mountain Manaslu in Kathmandu. — AFP Fri, 29 May 2026 16:26:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190291/features/lifestyle/between-the-pen-and-the-ferrari-a-journey-through-italian-design Thu, 28 May 2026 16:21:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190269/features/lifestyle/holding-on-to-eid-omans-living-traditions-across-generations Wed, 27 May 2026 15:44:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190248/features/lifestyle/al-sifani-pass-a-coastal-path-where-nature-and-adventure-meet Photo by Ahmed al Sabari Photo by Ahmed al Sabari Tue, 26 May 2026 16:13:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190212/features/lifestyle/dolphins-a-graceful-sign-of-life-along-omans-coast For many people, the most familiar dolphins are the spinner dolphins often seen during dolphin-watching trips around Muscat. For many people, the most familiar dolphins are the spinner dolphins often seen during dolphin-watching trips around Muscat. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:55:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190158/features/lifestyle/forming-a-childs-memory-of-hajs-values-and-meanings Sun, 24 May 2026 15:50:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190154/features/lifestyle/rescue-dog-yuri-steals-cannes-spotlight The dog named Apocalypse receives the Palm Dog award on-behalf of the dog named Yuri, winner of the award for his best canine performance in the film "La Perra" (La Chienne). — Reuters The dog named Apocalypse receives the Palm Dog award on-behalf of the dog named Yuri, winner of the award for his best canine performance in the film "La Perra" (La Chienne). — Reuters Sun, 24 May 2026 15:38:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190088/features/lifestyle/fired-and-festive-late-show-host-stephen-colbert-bows-out US comedian Stephen Colbert arrives at the PaleyFest presentation of "An evening with Stephen Colbert" at the Dolby theatre on March 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) US comedian Stephen Colbert arrives at the PaleyFest presentation of "An evening with Stephen Colbert" at the Dolby theatre on March 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) Sat, 23 May 2026 17:35:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190009/features/lifestyle/lizq-village-celebrates-return-of-falaj-water-after-month--long-disruption Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189948/features/lifestyle/spring-journey-a-cultural-path-through-muscats-living-heritage Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189892/features/lifestyle/american-arrested-over-monkey-punch-zoo-stunt Tue, 19 May 2026 13:57:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189832/features/lifestyle/seeing-the-colours-without-sight observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Mon, 18 May 2026 13:54:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189715/features/lifestyle/omani-duo-launch-glasses-business Sat, 16 May 2026 15:12:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189633/features/lifestyle/the-himalayan-blueprint-for-nature-led-climate-resilience Thu, 14 May 2026 15:40:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189632/features/lifestyle/sheep-herding-a-tourism-experience-reviving-the-spirit-of-the-omani-village Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189581/features/lifestyle/omans-enchanting-landscapes-as-muse-for-a-printed-calendar Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189579/features/lifestyle/cookies-and-cages-rescuing-armenias-bears Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189510/features/lifestyle/saeed-bot-omans-first-robot-with-an-omani-identity Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189509/features/lifestyle/turkiye-show-displays-photo-master-ara-gulers-cannes-shots Tue, 12 May 2026 13:51:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189434/features/lifestyle/whos-a-good-boy-ai-cant-replace-doggie-actors-director-says Mon, 11 May 2026 13:21:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189384/features/lifestyle/inside-the-making-of-cannes-iconic-palme-dor Sun, 10 May 2026 13:47:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189383/features/lifestyle/marilyn-monroes-hidden-world-heads-to-auction Among the most striking offerings are previously unseen documents shedding light on Monroe’s inner life. — Reuters Among the most striking offerings are previously unseen documents shedding light on Monroe’s inner life. — Reuters Sun, 10 May 2026 13:44:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189322/features/lifestyle/disney-recreates-songs-in-asl-for-deaf-fans Developed over four years, with six months dedicated to animation, the project signals broader industry efforts towards accessibility. — Reuters Developed over four years, with six months dedicated to animation, the project signals broader industry efforts towards accessibility. — Reuters Sat, 09 May 2026 15:26:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189320/features/lifestyle/cosm-domes-brings-harry-potter-world-to-life Food Hall is seen at the 'Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter' during a press preview in Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters Food Hall is seen at the 'Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter' during a press preview in Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters Sat, 09 May 2026 15:23:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189296/features/lifestyle/is-loving-food-the-secret-to-eating-less-of-it Fri, 08 May 2026 18:17:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189244/features/lifestyle/from-10-to-30-what-global-ocean-protection-means-for-oman World-Maritime-Day-2025_banner_medium World-Maritime-Day-2025_banner_medium Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189242/features/lifestyle/stunned-by-people-factor-italian-artist-duo-recounts-days-in-oman observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Thu, 07 May 2026 15:28:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189164/features/lifestyle/chess-in-oman-a-timeless-game-inspiring-a-new-generation Wed, 06 May 2026 15:34:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189095/features/lifestyle/breaking-barriers-ahmed-al-busaidi-omans-first-chef-with-down-syndrome Tue, 05 May 2026 15:14:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189034/features/lifestyle/new-princess-diana-documentary-promises-her-own-words Mon, 04 May 2026 18:54:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188977/features/lifestyle/oman-skate-gave-young-skaters-a-place-to-belong-now-it-is-gone Hytham al Wahaibi Hytham al Wahaibi Sun, 03 May 2026 15:11:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188976/features/lifestyle/when-the-finish-line-becomes-a-beginning-the-story-of-mohammed-al-rudaini Sun, 03 May 2026 15:05:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188911/features/lifestyle/sherpas-open-route-for-climbers-to-move-up-on-everest Members of an expedition team hike through Khumbu Icefall, as the route to Mount Everest Camp One has not yet been opened for the season in Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, Nepal. — Reuters Members of an expedition team hike through Khumbu Icefall, as the route to Mount Everest Camp One has not yet been opened for the season in Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, Nepal. — Reuters Sat, 02 May 2026 15:11:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188892/features/lifestyle/can-ai-run-a-cafe A screen displays the AI assistant 'Mona', running on Google Gemini, at the Andon Café in Stockholm. — AFP A screen displays the AI assistant 'Mona', running on Google Gemini, at the Andon Café in Stockholm. — AFP Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188828/features/lifestyle/the-divers-who-documents-an-unseen-world Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:49:22 +0400