More rains expected across governorates: Met
Muscat: The Oman Met Office has issued thunder shower alert from 12 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday in various governorates of Oman.Rain is expected across the mountainous areas of Al Dhakhiliya, Al Dhahira, Al...
Citizens of tomorrow, children of today
Nature needs no words to express. And it recently expressed its fury.Communication is a simple process of transmitting a message by the sender to the receiver and the receiver in turn responds. We...
Smartwatch to track missing Alzheimer's patients
One of the major worries for family members of people with Alzheimer's is having their loved ones go missing and forgetting the way back home.There have been missing incidents in the past, triggering...
National forum on Alzheimer's begins today
Muscat: The National Alzheimer's Forum 2023 will begin on Wednesday at Sultan Qaboos University. Many regional psychiatrists, general practitioners, community nurses and social workers will attend the...
An artist’s journey from marine biology to eco-artistry
Transitioning from a background in marine biology to a flourishing career as an artist, Elizabeth Davis has embarked on a creative journey that harmonises her love for art with a deep commitment to...
G20 Summit saw broadening of Omani diplomacy: Sayyid Badr
Muscat: The G20 Summit in Delhi concluded on Sunday, and on that note Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy shared with the Observer the Sultanate of Oman’s experience.During the...
Oman's participation at G20 underscores deep-rooted ties: Narang
Muscat: The Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit Narang Met the media of Oman on Monday at the Indian Embassy to summarise the achievements of the G20 Summit that concluded in New Delhi on...
Make a quilt of life...
Put the best foot forward they always say. Culturally it is taught that we must enter a house with your right foot first. So by now it is almost a habit to always start off with right foot.It is...
Muscat: The Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit Narang Met the media of Oman at the Indian Embassy to summarize the achievements of the G20 Summit that concluded in New Delhi on Sunday.He...
Early settlements in Oman date back to 6,000 years
The history of Qurum, which is one of the modern areas of Muscat, dates back to about 6,000 years. It is one of the oldest settlements in Oman along with Ras Al Hamra and Wattayah where people settled...
Ditch the habit of ocean dumping to save environment
Hibba al Kindi, who went snorkelling, found a Uno card on the sea floor.“It was weird because it was at the bottom, and it was a reverse Uno card,” she said.Symbolic indeed, as if asking us to...
New framework for patient engagement to be launched
Public safety is a major safety concern and the Sultanate of Oman will launch the guidelines and framework for Patient Engagement on September 18.Internationally, all the countries work hand in hand...
Health exhibition, conference to begin on Sept 18
Technology, innovation and medical tourism will be highlighted at the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference (OHEC) from September 18-20 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.In its 12th year,...
Life was so simple then...
Life was so simple during childhood. Study during the working months and when summer arrives land in Oman to be with your parents.Every child who have gone through this stage can relate to these...
Everyone can draw
A society is at its best when it appreciates art. It is ideal if the art students can start at a young age.As the new academic year begins in Oman, teachers have been preparing to plan the lessons for...
Birds attract foreign tourists, boost biodiversity
The Environment Authority in the Al Batinah South Governorate received a raptor. Mohammed al Khateri from Al Rustaq handed over the bird to the authorities after he found it injured in the wild.The...
Did you know Oman was once close to equator?
Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman has gone through many climatic conditions. Learning this part of history means understanding the earth and its movements and plates shifting. This history is narrated at...
Beware of the downward wind, Met Office alerts
Muscat- As the month of August draws to a conclusion, the summer influences carry on.The Oman Met Office has urged the public to pay attention and take caution as downward winds are expected to reach...
Traffic likely to be heavy on roads
Traffic is likely to be heavy on roads as the school students usher in the new academic year on Tuesday after a gap of almost two months.With the beginning of each new academic year, the Royal Oman...
School bell is ringing
How many times have you woken from sleep, jumping out of your bed hearing the school bell ringing and you are late only to realise that it was just a dream.A dream - when ever we go through hardship...