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Aerial images on Sunday from Oman Met Office showed the formation of cumulus clouds over parts of the Eastern Hajar Mountains and the surrounding areas.Met Office has raised alert and caution as...

This year, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has a significant presence at the Muscat International Book Fair 2023 with a pavilion design depicting various touristic attractions in the Sultanate of...

The 5th edition of 'French Weeks' began on Tuesday night and unlike the previous editions, this year it will be held for four weeks.The edition was launched with the inauguration of a photography...

Given that the tourism sector mainly hotel, tourism and leisure industry, is one of the biggest employers inthe world, there is a scope for Oman to be a niche hospitality market.To look at the...

Do you remember your first book?It might have been one of your most precious possessions. Imagine the number of times you would have gone through it from page to page.Initially it would not have been...

The most recent exhibition at Bait Muzna examines the relationship between Oman and Zanzibar. Ania Gruca's photography collection, titled Waliorejea, Returnees, is on display, with Aisha al Kharousi...

Oman Met Office’s weather forecast has predicted that the Sultanate of Oman’s atmosphere might be affected by a short wave from the upper trough, starting on Monday evening until Thursday.“From...

Amid many titles available at the 27th Muscat International Book Fair, the presence of various organisations is a value addition to the annual event.The Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Literature and...

The Sultanate of Oman has been mining since ancient times; now, the sector is part of the national strategy. The history of copper mining dates back to 5,000 years ago.The mountains of Oman have...

The mining industry in the Sultanate of Oman has been facing resistance from the community. However, with clear-cut requirements and policies in place, the sector might see a change in mindset.The...

“Chill, these are just school exams, we have to face much more bigger challenges in life,” said my friend.I looked at my young best friend. I looked at all the youngsters in their uniforms and the...

Today there is new technology found in architecture and there are global ideas for interior designing.Architects tend to have in mind the people and of course the climatic conditions while designing,...

Muscat: A collection of art presented at a unique location has brought in curiosity and excitement. The exhibition titled Kullon Menna (‘Each of Us’) was inaugurated by the Chairman of Muscat...

Life is so easy when we have means to blame whatever goes wrong on others. A deeper reflection makes one understand there’s not much one can do when it comes to passing the buck. In life, most of...

Oman Cancer Association celebrated its achievements with cancer survivors and organisations as well as people who contributed to the success of OCA’s initiatives under the auspices of HH Sayyida Dr...

We wear what we think is comfortable for us, yet we want to follow a decorum when we go to meetings and offices. How about in leisure mode?More and more shopping complexes and malls are putting up...

The face says it all, said a friend. But some are always calm, in control of their emotions.The face that can hide emotions or the one that cannot - whom do you think fairs better in life?Silently...

The number of road accidents in Oman had dropped by 60 per cent over five years starting from 2017.According to the NCSI, the accidents were down from 3,845, which was equivalent to one road accident...

The Oman Bride Show made a comeback at Muscat Nights and left a lasting impression on visitors. The event, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcased the best of the wedding industry...

MUSCAT: The Muscat Nights 2023, a successor to the Muscat Festival, comes to a close tonight after almost 17 nights of exciting activities and entertainment in rain and winter evenings.The concluding...