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Nights of Ramadhan are special with many benefits because for these are great moments of reflections and prayers.Hatim bin Harith al Abdissalaam, life coach and member from the Islamic Information...

Intizar Nasser al Furqani is from Nizwa but now she lives in Muscat with her family, so naturally Ramadhan these days are here in the city, but often her mind is filled with childhood memories of...

Giving back to society should be embedded in us at an early age, says HH Sayyidah Basma al Said, founder of Not Alone Campaign and Whispers of Serenity Clinic and was the first Arab judge for The...

What makes a person socially responsible?Is it a cultivated habit or an inborn flair?It was a normal day until a discussion erupted on the difference between volunteers and social workers.Years ago...

During the sacred month of Ramadhan, Muslims around the world engage in acts of compassion and generosity, with charity drives serving as a cornerstone of this observance. These initiatives hold...

There is a change in life style during the holy month of Ramadhan. From working hours to meal times this shift is very noticeable.There are two meals which are of importance in Ramadhan and they are...

MUSCAT: The Indian Embassy hosted the 6th lecture in the 'Mandvi to Muscat' series, featuring Swagat Pani, an anthropologist and historian delivering a lecture narrating the presence of the Indian...

Muscat: Northwesterly wind activity continued over the governorates of Dhofar, Al Wusta and Al Dhahirah, where wind speeds reached 27 knots, causing dust to rise and a decrease in horizontal...

Cooler temperatures are expected in Oman for the next three days after some areas received rain, according to Oman Met Office weather forecastersRainfall of varying intensity accompanied by hailstones...

Muscat: Alert on heavy rains has been issued and parts of Al Dakhiliya, South Al Batinah, North Al Sharqiyah and south Al Sharqiya are expected to experience the impact.Clouds of varying height has...

Being considerate is one of the main attributes during the holy month of Ramadhan. However, there can be many ways one can be considerate namely through actions, words, and intentions.However, there...

Have you ever wondered what would be the best gift one could give?Was reading recently that one of the most important gifts you can give someone is your presence.And this presence then of course would...

The latest analyses from the National Multi-hazard Early Warning Centre indicate that a trough of a low system will affect the Sultanate of Oman starting from Tuesday to Wednesday. Clouds advection...

With 1000-year-old recipes to cherish, food plays an important role in preserving memories. The individuals we encounter each hold their own cherished memories of Ramadhan. Food stands as an integral...

As Spring officially began, Wednesday saw a hazy morning in Muscat. High and medium clouds continued to flow over most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, with chances of local clouds forming over...

The holy month to observe fasting is also a month full of lessons. It is a month also to recognise the feeling of hunger.Thousands across the globe fast to control weight, but there are millions who...

Have you heard about the triangle of success in Ramadan? We just concluded the first week of Ramadan of the year 2024, but it is not too late to set goals and achieve them.This is where the triangle...

This is a month when we think about many things, such as contemplating our spiritual path, but it also brings in a lot of memories.Hamed Al Harthi tells us about his childhood memories of the...