Tropical storms help improve aquifer by making up water loss
Weather disturbances come and go. We take some lessons from them, many others we forget. In the recent past, Oman witnessed many weather disturbances. Each had the potential to damage the...
Beach lovers collect 1000kg of trash, call for awareness among visitors
A group of beach lovers collected 1000kg of trash from some beaches in Salalah when they decided to be part of the World Beach Cleanup Day (September 18). Their decision to hit the beaches to clean...
UAE National team emerges overall winner in Tour of Salalah
The Tour of Salalah concluded on Friday with the completion of the fourth stage of the tour. The final race started from Taqah Castle and ended at Saada Sports Complex covering 109 kms.In the overall...
Emiratis bag three of four jerseys
SALALAH: The shining team of the second stage of the Tour of Salalah was UAE national team, which bagged three out of four coveted jackets of the race.Jaber al Mansoori of the UAE national team stood...
Boating, floating restaurant add charm to Wadi Darbat
Colourful boats and a floating restaurant amid lush greenery and waterfalls have added fresh charm to Wadi Darbat. The location has emerged as a hot destination for visitors to beat the...
Qatari cyclists steal show
Qatari cyclists stole the show on the first day of the Tour of Salalah cycling event, as Ahmed al Bardini and Abdullah Afif secured first and second places. Al Bardini finished the six-km Individual...
Cyclists back on track with Tour of Salalah
Salalah is hosting first Tour of Salalah cycling event under the banner of Oman Cycling Association (OCA). The first and introductory race of tour will start on Tuesday, while the last race will take...
Don’t forget protective covers while enjoying Salalah Khareef
With the beginning of the monsoon season, Salalah has been witnessing visitors, the volume of which increased in the last couple of days due to the announcement of the Eid holidays.@patkaushal - With...
Vaccination hope for parents and students
With the announcements of a new academic calendar in most of the Higher Education institutions (HEIs) abroad, a section of parents and students are seen managing both the vaccine doses before their...
Study abroad still has widespread interest
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted every sector, including education. From the suspension of classes to the cancellation of exams and student-teacher interaction on virtual modes, the Covid has taught...
Expats in a fix over annual leave plan second year in a row
The Covid-19 has come as a perfect storm for everyone. There are no plans, nothing, and it seems there is a directive from somewhere to be in the flow and follow the global epidemiological chart.Since...
A weekend of cheer for hotels in Salalah
Vaccination drive is picking up in the Sultanate, so is arrivals in Salalah. The hoteliers in Salalah have confirmed that the weekend that passed brought them many guests, mainly from north of Oman...
Salalah in mind to go for a Covid shot in GCC?
Pandemic or no pandemic, people in the region have reason to remember Salalah, particularly during the Khareef season. The contrast in the temperature between most places and Salalah substantiates...
Work from home has its side effects
The sudden shift of workstation and classes from offices to home is causing unseen problems among computer and mobile phone users. The ‘New normal’ is causing musculoskeletal injuries among many...
‘Covid Batch’ is no less smart
Students of all ages are the most misunderstood lot during the pandemic that has created a new divide of pre-corona students and students during corona. Out of this has emerged a ‘Covid Batch’ of...
Khareef arrives in Salalah, season begins
It is a great coincidence that the monsoon (khareef) touched Salalah just a day before the season, which as per the official calendar, starts on June 21 and continues till the end of August.This...
Idea of virtual Salalah festival excites people
With no clarity on the tentacles of the pandemic losing its grip, people may have to be satisfied with a virtual Salalah Tourism Festival this season.The chances of an actual Salalah Tourism Festival...
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
Summer has arrived, and it has come in a big way. Even though there is some relief now in some parts of the country, other areas witnessed temperatures around 50 degrees.Senior ophthalmologist Dr...
Salalah hotels looking for ways to fix hospitality gaps
The hospitality sector is not yet clear which way to go even though the Khareef season is knocking Salalah. The pandemic has hit the industry so hard that the operators are waiting to see some silver...
Salalah gets first pre-monsoon rain
Salalah: Early morning drizzling took people by pleasant surprise in Salalah even as two more weeks even though there are two more weeks to go when the actual Khareef season starts . The official...