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Every year, over a million seabirds, die, about 100,000 marine mammals and turtles perish while countless fishes are lost to plastic waste. It is estimated that by 2050, 99% of seabirds would have...

The latest issue of London-based magazine features the Sultanate’s of Oman blossoming creative art scene, which is unknown in international circles. Sekka spotlights the nation's emerging and...

It was not the advanced tools and equipment that allowed old Omanis to excel in their daily life and routines. It was their continuous search for alternatives, maybe the simple ones, to make the life...

Collecting antiques is a global trend that doesn't show fatigue even today. In fact, the majority of antiques continue to rake in big bucks in auctions held all over the world. These timeless pieces...

Whether you’re scared of snakes or you subscribe to the idea that ‘they won’t bother me if I don’t bother them’, if you regularly go out to the desert or mountains, it’s good to know what...

For everyone who visits Oman, one of the first things that catch the eye is the way Omani men and women dress. The sultanate is comprised of a wide variety of traditional costumes that not only...