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Bandar al Khairan continues to cement itself as one of the country’s best natural waterparks being the go-to destination for many campers, divers and underwater-activity enthusiasts. Barely an...

It’s out with the old and in with the new. And no one deserves this more than the Grand Dame of Oman — The InterContinental Hotel Muscat. When Muscat was just an open space dominated by sand,...

There are a few changes that happen during Ramadhan. Timing hours for business operations become shorter but despite this, the hours seem to feel longer probably because many are fasting. People are...

If you’d been to the cinema this week, then you would definitely have noticed “Aladdin” — the live adaptation of one of Disney’s beloved classic children stories. You would have noticed the...

Questions have gone unanswered. Phone calls ignored. And those who sneakily gotten to her only managed to get one or two quotes. It’s easy to imagine what 2019 Man Booker Prize winner Omani novelist...

YERU EBUEN - They were all dressed impeccably — the boys in their pristine white dishdashas and the ladies in their traditional Omani dresses. They took the stage with full confidence, trying to...

She pounded heavily on the wok in front of her not minding the busy to and fro movement of the people around her. The air was filled with the delicious smell of cooked meat and spices. Whenever she...

YERU EBUEN - Salut has gone under the radar for most of these years only generating interests from hardcore archaeology fanatics and history buffs. Understandably so, it is yet to be fully recognised...

As Switzerland is to Europe, Jabal Akhdhar is to the Middle East. The ‘green’ mountain is a treasure trove, rich in cultural history, and visible marine fossils that date back two and half million...

[gallery type="thumbnails" columns="5" ids="542812,542811,542809,542806,542803"] Deep into the heart of Al Batinah Governorate, in the mountainous area of Liwa, is a small village that has thrived...

Reporter Mai al Abria knows all too well that preparing for a wedding is a big challenge for couples who wanted to get married. There are multiple factors to consider and without the right contacts...

THE WEEKEND WARRIOR - No matter what event you attend these days, it’s hard not to meet somebody who refers to himself or herself as an ‘influencer.” They are usually given the best seats in...

No matter what one’s taste, there’s definitely a style that will work well with you. This is the swift summary one will make from the fashion show held April 16 at the Jabreen Ballroom of...

[gallery type="thumbnails" columns="7" ids="541427,541428,541429,541432,541431,541446,541445"] The sun crept out at a snail pace in the horizon illuminating the deep canyons that made Jabal Akhdar a...

To most people in the fashion industry, he is simply called Bin Ali, a talented Omani photographer turned fashion designer and later on, a proud owner of Bin Ali Designs, an Omani brand that...

They work independently from each other. Some worked with a group filling in different functions and responsibilities while others do it on their own. It’s easy to label them all millennials but...

Talking about Thai cuisines, there are two dishes that you should never do wrong when you are in the food sector — pad thai and tom yum. These, according to chefs, are easy to prepare but a lot of...

Sukhonn is far from the chaos of her home in Bangkok and working in the service industry in Oman, she knew that her country would be very busy in the next few days for the Thai New Year which is a...

When you think of outdoor adventure, Al Batinah Governorate will be the last thing you’d think of. Other than the hours of drive it has to take to get there, many are of the opinion that there’s...

Oman has the characteristic of making you feel that you are the first one to discover it. These words were spoken by a close friend who works in the hospitality sector. It was a portion of her answer...