author - oman observer

Jogging, swimming, gymming, yoga… The current generation is engaged in some kind of physical activity to remain fit. However, when it comes to working out in the open, the options, it seems, are in...

The National Policy and Multisectoral Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) was launched by the Ministry of Health (MoH) here on Sunday. Launched under the auspices of HH...

A national plan for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — which account for 72.9 per cent of deaths in the Sultanate — will be launched on Sunday. The plan was announced by...

Muscat, Feb 5 - There has been an increase in the number of productive families across the Sultanate, contributing to both social and economic development, said Dr Yahya al Maawali, Under-Secretary of...

Muscat, Feb 5 - An exhibition of Omani species of birds was organised by the Natural History Museum in collaboration with Oman Birds Fanciers Association on Monday. It was held at the outer courtyard...

Three Oman Daily Observer writers have won the Media Excellence Award in three out of the five categories announced recently at a ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Yahya al Salmani won...

Three ancient settlements have been unearthed at a site in Qamira in the Wilayat of Dhank. The archaeological excavations, completed by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture in collaboration with the...

Muscat, Jan 28 - Reviving tradition is one of the objectives of this year’s Muscat Festival. True to its spirit, the Heritage Village at Naseem Park, one of the venues of the festival, was...

Oil and gas is the mainstay of Sultanate’s economy, followed by tourism thanks to the myriad of natural formations across the country. It is also known for the presence of meteorite rocks, with many...

A draft law that seeks to meet the needs of the disabled and focuses on their integration and full participation in society is now in the final stages, Dr Yahya bin Bader al Maawali, Undersecretary of...

Muscat, Jan 22 - The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has warned the public against entities cheating people on the pretext of charity. With an increase in the number of requests on social media...

Natural is the in-thing these days when it comes to cultivation, thanks to the global awareness about the ill-effects of overuse of chemicals, fertilisers and pesticides in farming. It is this...

Muscat, Jan 15 - The child protection helpline (1100), launched a year ago, has so far received 678 calls, of which 330 are related to child abuse and neglect. The 24/7 toll-free helpline received 93...

A new law is in the offing to combat the so-called ‘hidden trade’ menace, said Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry, announced on Wednesday. Addressing the Majlis...

Muscat, Jan 9 - “Don’t be a silent witness of child abuse, report it,” said Dr Yahiya al Hinai, Director-General of Family Development at the Ministry of Social Development and Head of Child...

Muscat, Jan 7 - The Sultanate will celebrate the Omani Environment Day on Monday. The ceremony will be held on the basis of the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, reflecting the great role...

The Royal Hospital has warned against the reuse of plastic water bottles, saying they are “safe only for one-time use”. The hospital, in a statement, said these water bottles are made from...

Urbanisation has dealt a severe blow to the bird population across the world. The Sultanate is no exception, with environmentalists airing concern over the loss of bird habitat. On the other hand, a...

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MoECA) has gone 100 per cent electronic in terms of the services offered as part of the government policy towards digital transformation. Sayyid Nasr...

The Omani economy is projected to grow a heartening, if modest, three per cent in 2018, buoyed by gradually rebounding oil prices, intensifying economic diversification efforts, and a reinvigorated...