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With the prestigious Earthshot Prize, the Omani start-up 44.01 gained further momentum and hopes to take its carbon-capture technology global.For Peter Kelemen, a geologist at the Earth Institute and...

As we think about the months that have passed, for many of us the memories may be bittersweet. Many may even define the year, well, as a little feral mainly due to negative monumental impacts from...

Along with nutritional and health deterioration, the Covid-19 pandemic has altered people’s food shopping attitudes in addition to their eating patterns.In the wake of disrupted food supplies caused...

Although every sport is different, each has its own beauty. I like and watch football as it gives me immense pleasure. The game is intense, it’s gripping, and perfect in every aspect. There is no...

Each year, November 29 has been marked by the international community to reaffirm its solidarity with the people of Palestine. Starting in 1978, the day was chosen by the United Nations because of its...

It’s excitement everywhere as the world’s biggest sporting event kicked off in Qatar at a stunning opening ceremony. In the thrilling 29-day festival, football magicians will mesmerise the fans...

As part of the efforts to ensure its place in the global competitive landscape, the Sultanate of Oman is aligning itself with sustainable development through diversified economic measures.In this end...

The National Day of Oman is a proud and solemn occasion that is close to the heart of every person living in the country or has moved out. The day reminds every one of the extraordinary journey to a...

The total population in the Sultanate of Oman reached 4,890,110 against 4,527,446 by the end of December 2021, mainly driven by the increase in the number of expatriates.According to the population...

We’re now officially eight billion human beings in the world! This means one billion people have been added to the global population in just 12 years!Mainly, Asian countries account for a major part...

Climate change is real and is causing widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world. People and ecosystems least able to cope are the hardest...

A key truism in the discipline of history is that the past finds its way to sneak into the present. To this end is the relevance of books that contain “all-you-need-to-know” information about what...

Whether a country is wealthy or impoverished, it is ruinous for its community if food is wasted. Redistributing food and helping reduce its loss and waste not only helps foster healthier communities...

The period after retirement from work is supposed to be a wonderful time to spend quality time with family and pursue one’s dreams which could not be fulfilled due to either work-related pressures...

The brotherly relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain are a solid example of bonds of love, common interest, and aspirations of the peoples of the two countries for a...

It was indeed with great surprise that I received a postal letter the other day after more years than I remember having received it. I was thrilled that I got the inland letter posted by a former...

From the rugged landscape to the dunes or from the architecture to the environment, women in Oman are leading the way as they pour their creativity onto the canvas.Women participating in the fine arts...

Climate change is causing more frequent havoc to marine life as rising temperatures are damaging coral reefs around the world with no exception to the Sultanate of Oman.Studies suggest that the future...

Life today revolves around the Internet with a global system of social interactions including status updates, news feeds, comment chains, reviews, rankings and ratings. However, misinformation and...

From mountaineering to dune bashing in the desert or exploring cave chambers to snorkeling in the colourful coral reefs or camping under the stars or from scrambling through sheer-sided canyons to the...