Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192515/features/lifestyle/how-food-festivals-tell-omans-story 3446588 3446588 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:46:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192387/features/lifestyle/inside-the-journey-of-omans-modern-day-explorer Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:32:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192382/features/lifestyle/country-roads-stars-as-unofficial-us-anthem-at-world-cup Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192321/features/lifestyle/a-garden-inside-the-garden-more-details-of-swift-kelce-wedding-emerge Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:02:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192269/features/lifestyle/a-new-chapter-for-a-national-landmark Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:16:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192267/features/lifestyle/sony-discontinues-japan-sales-of-robot-puppy-aibo Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:08:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192187/features/lifestyle/planning-for-safe-and-healthy-travel Safe and Healthy Travel Safe and Healthy Travel Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:49:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192136/features/lifestyle/masirahs-kitesurfing-season-takes-off-as-winds-return As colourful kites fill the skies above the island once again, Masirah is reinforcing its reputation as one of the Middle East’s leading destinations for wind sports. As colourful kites fill the skies above the island once again, Masirah is reinforcing its reputation as one of the Middle East’s leading destinations for wind sports. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:58:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192134/features/lifestyle/grape-harvest-season-begins-in-al-awabi-vineyards The festival aimed to promote locally grown grapes as a high-value seasonal crop The festival aimed to promote locally grown grapes as a high-value seasonal crop observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:53:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192081/features/lifestyle/young-omani-entrepreneur-with-down-syndrome-inspiring-change Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:27:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192019/features/lifestyle/how-the-world-cup-is-taking-over-omans-nights 3434845 3434845 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:11:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191964/features/lifestyle/thousands-celebratevespa-turning-80 Vespa enthusiasts from around the world ride during the parade of the Vespa World Days marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian brand of scooters in Rome on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) Vespa enthusiasts from around the world ride during the parade of the Vespa World Days marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian brand of scooters in Rome on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:48:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191900/features/lifestyle/blueberries-are-more-than-a-seasonal-crop Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:29:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191819/features/lifestyle/omans-grape-season-blossoms-in-al-sharqiyah-north 55566 55566 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:23:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191818/features/lifestyle/wathiq-camp-explores-dhofars-untold-stories Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:16:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191713/features/lifestyle/the-mystery-of-omans-arabian-sea-humpbacks Found primarily along Oman’s coastline, this critically endangered population consists of just over 80 individuals and is considered one of the most isolated whale populations in the world. Found primarily along Oman’s coastline, this critically endangered population consists of just over 80 individuals and is considered one of the most isolated whale populations in the world. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:34:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191711/features/lifestyle/fossils-challenge-land-evolution-theory A statue of a coelacanth, an ancient fish often called a “living fossil”, as the second known living species, is seen by the sea in Manado, North Sulawesi. — AFP A statue of a coelacanth, an ancient fish often called a “living fossil”, as the second known living species, is seen by the sea in Manado, North Sulawesi. — AFP Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:31:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191646/features/lifestyle/eu-cant-save-discontinued-video-games Hundreds of online video games have been rendered unplayable at the whim of their publishers, for either technical or economic reasons. — AFP Hundreds of online video games have been rendered unplayable at the whim of their publishers, for either technical or economic reasons. — AFP Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191645/features/lifestyle/russias-falcon-diplomacy observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191644/features/lifestyle/grammys-to-introduce-5-new-categories Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:14:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191580/features/lifestyle/sinatra-the-musical-delivers-an-intimate-journey Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:27:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191526/features/lifestyle/kaidha-a-fragrance-passed-down-generations Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:07:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191524/features/lifestyle/the-sun-may-not-engulf-earth-after-all-scientists-say A fisherman walks as the sun rises over the beach of Gravelines, northern France. — AFP A fisherman walks as the sun rises over the beach of Gravelines, northern France. — AFP Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:58:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191462/features/lifestyle/tanuf-vineyard-yields-promising-harvest Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:58:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191429/features/lifestyle/lights-out-the-poetry-community-bringing-writers-together-in-oman Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:48:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191362/features/lifestyle/the-youngest-omani-pilot-a-life-shaped-by-flight Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:07:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191359/features/lifestyle/ai-robot-cleaners-leave-the-lab-for-chinas-living-rooms Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:57:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191358/features/lifestyle/musical-therapy-classical-concerts-in-new-york-for-dementia-sufferers Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:55:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191295/features/lifestyle/michelin-guide-chief-on-expanding-into-new-culinary-territories Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:07:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191294/features/lifestyle/dar-al-attaa-reveals-writing-competition-winners Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:06:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191226/features/lifestyle/beckham-gets-walk-of-fame-star-in-la-world-cup-week David Beckham poses with media members after unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in Los Angeles, California. -Reuters David Beckham poses with media members after unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in Los Angeles, California. -Reuters Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:15:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191158/features/lifestyle/liberation-and-schmigadoon-top-tony-awards Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:37:52 +0400 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