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MUSCAT: As many as 65 per cent of the jobs that our future generation will be working in the next decade do not exist today and the job scenario will take a mammoth leap from what it is today to what...

The Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society organised the second edition of the Omani-Bahraini bazaar under the auspices of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment...

MUSCAT: Bion Genetic Laboratory, Oman’s first and only genetic laboratory in the private sector in Oman, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oman Down Syndrome Association...

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA), represented by the Department of Islamic Information and Cultural Exchange at Ifta Office, held the 7th edition of the Ta’aruf event, giving...

The Ruwi Clock Tower area witnessed on Friday the largest community Iftar hosting nearly 5,000 people, thanks to the Deccan Wing of the Indian Social Club (ISC).The annual Iftar saw a large number of...

Lights remained turned off with many of the citizens and expatriates taking part in the Earth Hour from 8.30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday as the world observed an hour reminding of the need to conserve...

Muscat: As the holy month enters the second phase, the number of companies distributing iftar kits has increased.Muscat, like many other cities, is witnessing a beeline of people, mostly bachelors and...

If you happen to see a bike carrying Indian registration plate and flags of Oman and India swaying in the wind, rest assured, a man is on a mission to spread the message of friendship, camaraderie and...

A fitness campaign is gaining good response from Omanis and expatriates. This comes in the wake of the recent finding that more than half of the Omani population are now overweight or obese with 30...

MUSCAT: The holy Quran has quick fixes aplenty for any obstacles in life and it is the only way out for humankind to seek solace; hence, read, read and read Holy Quran.This is the theme on which the...

Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of East Africa, belonging to Tanzania. Its main islands are Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba. Zanzibar has a rich history deeply...

Renowned Omani actor Dr Talib al Balushi will soon be seen in a leading role in a top-notch South Indian movie, which is a collaboration of many award-winning artists. The movie will be released on...

Around 5 in the evenings these days, as laborers head towards the nearest social iftar centers, vehicles adorned with corporate names and holograms halt at industrial areas, offering iftar kits and a...

Ramadhan is a great opportunity to focus on bringing back a balanced and healthy lifestyle as fasting has spiritual, physical, psychological and social benefits.One must avoid overeating or feasting...

Muscat: Jaywalking or crossing the main roads at places not designated for the same, is an offense, and one can be fined and legal action can be taken if found repeating the offence.Jaywalking is...

Ramadhan is a month for spiritual elevation and to practise good deeds which can be replicated through the rest of the year. But it is also a month when one can try to quit some bad habits like...

Accidents during the first few days of the holy month of Ramadhan is always high and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have urged all behind the wheels to apply extra caution and enjoy a safer month.It has...

With the fast advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes a potential threat to people online which are mostly identity theft and imminent financial implications, according to a study conducted...

Yemen’s rich cultural heritage, agricultural history and lifestyle are on a display at the Intercontinental Hotel long traditional souks as part of a series of events called ‘Yemen Journey’,...

With Ramadhan beginning, bachelors are in the high hopes that social iftars, which used to be the norm of the past, would return.There used to be mass Iftar gatherings every nook and corner of the...