Time to see beauty in everything
Muslims in Ramadhan always turn inwards, much more so than usual during the month. It is the time to seek beauty in every form and part of an attempt for a spiritual renewal. It is an ennobling...
Ramadhan mood set, moon sighting today
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, Muslims this year will mark Ramadhan without fear of the virus in the Sultanate of Oman. They are looking forward to observing the holy month without...
First day of Ramadhan in all likelihood on Thursday
Oman is abuzz with excitement about Ramadhan, the first day of which is likely to fall on Thursday (March 23) the world over, according to astronomical data.Abdulwahab al Busaidy, head of the...
Let’s go for a walk
A healthy start for myself. Spanish omelette, boiled baby carrots, steamed potatoes, brown buttered bread, and ginger-flavoured milk tea were set on the table today.As she sat beside me, I immediately...
A world-class destination
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday patronised the official opening of the Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah that was built under the Royal orders of late Sultan Qaboos bin Said who laid the...
On mission to explore world, 30-year-old cyclist lands in Oman
On a mission to explore the world on a bicycle, 30-year-old Austrian cyclist Jürgen Weiss started a journey from his home country eight months ago. On Wednesday, he landed in Muscat, the Sultanate of...
Take Me Out
Having slept for more than ten hours, my body was aching, but I had to get up. Turning right, she was still beside me.“Hey beautiful! What s the time?”She checked her phone and told me it was 2:30...
‘Gender equality crucial for building nations’
Behind every successful man is a woman. That is passé. When women of a community are empowered with education and skill sets, there is increased and sustainable development in the overall prosperity...