Two days in sleepless Dubai
Similar to the Omani heritage and closer to its identity, the Dubai environment, with its unique features, reminds the Omani tourist of their traditions, heritage, and origin. As the nearest city to...
School students represent 20% of total population
MUSCAT: The education sector in the Sultanate of Oman has grown dramatically during the last 50 years due to significant government investment.According to the latest report published by the National...
Deaths, accidents drop even as more vehicles hit the roads
The latest report of the Royal Oman Police indicated a decline in fatalities in road accidents despite more vehicles hitting the roads in recent years. According to the report, the number of...
Countdown for Ramadhan as families get ready for holy month
MUSCAT: With just around 16 days to go for the Islamic world to get the most awaited religious event of the year, Ramadhan. Families make numerous plans for daily religious rituals for the whole...
Seatbelts save lives: Don’t underestimate their importance
Several people claim that wearing seatbelts while driving can make them suffocate in the event of a collision, while many others wonder if they help when the car flips over.Many road users in the...
Population touches 4,982,568
Oman’s population is set to touch 5 million, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information. As of Wednesday (February 22), Oman has a population of 4,982,568 with Omanis reaching...
Don’t just sit there
Lack of physical movement during the day causes severe health issues and, ultimately it is a productivity killer. Sitting for a long time not only strains your back and neck but also leads to obesity...
32 countries to attend Muscat International Book Fair
MUSCAT: The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 under the auspices of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior. The 11-day literary...
Paying with cash hurts!
Cash is a tangible piece of paper having monetary value attached to it. You have less of it in your wallet when you spend it. You notice it and process it. However, with the growing use of credit...
Rights and development should go hand in hand
MUSCAT: Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) monitors the best human rights practices in the Sultanate of Oman, while ensuring sustainable development goals into national development strategies and...
Oman acts firm in fighting human trafficking cases
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is asserting its efforts through global collaboration to prepare a national cadre to combat human trafficking.Besides working on legal codes to handle the issue, the...
Oman aims for malaria-free status with competent microscopists
In an effort to increase the Sultanate of Oman's eligibility to submit a request for a World Health Organisation (WHO) certification of malaria-free status, which necessitates the availability of...
STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
In every walk of life our dreams and innovative ideas have to come from somewhere. Where does our inspiration come from? Who inspires us to be the best we can be? What makes us who we are?Standing on...
Calligraphy expo demonstrates Oman-Japan relations
MUSCAT: On the occasion of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Japan and the Sultanate of Oman, a Japanese calligrapher couple held an exhibition titled 'Karma' in...
Thoughts, feelings spelled out in phrases
Two Japanese artistS joined hands with a Belgium artist to demonstrate that relations can survive and people can meet and part in mysterious ways. The natural world has always been made of...
Sculptors' forum in Nufoon concludes
Muscat: The Nufoon Sculptors Forum, which is part of Amad Duqm 22, concluded in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. The event was attended by sculptors from Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania and...
Visit AMAD 22 and travel 100 years into the future
With the cold winter breeze engulfing Duqm, the youth of Oman are warming up to take part in the biggest youth activity that takes place in Oman as the country welcomes “AMAD Duqm 22”. Hosting...
Lisu.. an iconic element of the Omani traditional dress
The Lisu (long scarf) has a rich cultural history in Omani society dating back hundreds of years, when women wore it as their shiny, elaborate head covering for all occasions. It served as a model for...
Mount Hajar Exhibition: At the crossroad of adventure and photography
Muna Khalfan carried her camera in her backpack and went adventuring and exploring Oman with her lens that featured the different corners of nature, the harmony of colours, the diversity of terrains...
Zooming in to see the beauty of small creatures
There are over one million documented bug species around the world and many of these critters live right outside your door. The bulk of us regard them as repulsive animals and they are rarely regarded...