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  Hardly one will find any mosque, club or other community places where community Iftar is not happening in Salalah. While most of the mosques are offering community Iftar on a daily basis, there...

SALALAH, May 27 - The opening of A’Takhi Library marked the signing of books by Omani writer Amal Abdulrahman al Yarbouh. A large number of writers, journalists, social activists and woman...

SALALAH, May 26 - The Organising Committee of the Salalah Tourism Festival (STF) is geared up to make this year’s festival more interesting and attractive with new features and facilities. The...

SALALAH, May 25 - The Salalah Tourism Festival (STF) 2019 is likely to start from July 11 and continue till August 22. Rest of the programmes and the festival calendar are expected to be announced...

Mosques in Dhofar reflect the governorate’s rich history and culture and put Salalah as an important place on the religious map of the Middle East. This gem of Arabia located south of Oman attracts...

SALALAH, MAY 18 - As part of its initiative to bring positive changes to people’s lives, the Fak Kurba campaign by Omani Lawyers’ Association has set a target of securing the release of 600...

SALALAH, MAY 15 - European tourists in Salalah are seen enjoying the spirit of Ramadhan as they are getting to know the true essence of the Arab culture and tradition, which the people of the region...

Kaushalendra Singh - Amid need for purity in what you eat and ensure proper digestion during Ramadhan, traditional food items come handy for everyone particularly in Dhofar as almost every household...

SALALAH, MAY 12 - Health experts said that people who are on medication should take extra caution while fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan. According to them, there are several medicines that...

SALALAH, May 8 - In this age of high-speed information people need to control their car speed and stick to road safety, as the problem becomes more pronounced during Ramadhan when fasting people are...

SALALAH, MAY 6 - The central team for health evaluation in schools called for focus on healthy school environment, awareness about health services, nutrition, food safety, physical activity and mental...

SALALAH, May 1 - The Directorate-General of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Dhofar Governorate celebrated the ‘Shawar al Ard’ (beautification or decoration of land) programme and the...

SALALAH, April 30 - The new look of Al Hafa Souq would certainly be a big surprise for Khareef visitors this season. Now it looks like an old tree which has been trimmed and pruned from all four...

SALALAH, APRIL 29 - Physical disabilities are not a hindrance for them to do well and steal the lime light. This was proved at a ceremony held at Millennium Salalah Resort where some 60 schoolchildren...

SALALAH, APRIL 28 - Hypermarkets and supermarkets in Salalah are geared up for the holy month of Ramadhan, which is to start in the second week of May. This is the time for them to do brisk business...

SALALAH, APRIL 24 - Schoolchildren and their parents were in a celebratory mood at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Center for Culture and Entertainment on Wednesday as the day was dedicated to the students...

SALALAH, April 23 - Young minds have been exhorted to look for smart solutions by the Smart City Platform, which involves coders, designers and all sorts of techno savvy people to get dynamic yet...

SALALAH, APRIL 21 - The Directorate of Tourism in Dhofar Governorate launched ‘Beautification Campaign of Ain Jarziz’ on Saturday with a move to improve the aesthetic of the famous water spring,...

SALALAH, APRIL 17 - The genetic counselling clinic at Sultan Qaboos Hospital (SQH) stressed on regular counselling of people suffering from Down syndrome and called upon the primary health clinics to...

SALALAH, APRIL 15 - A campaign against excessive use of electronic screens that include mobile phones, electronic tabs and even computers, drew spontaneous participation from the community as every...