Engaging children needs creativity and active parenting
As schools and colleges across Oman close in a sweltering summer, keeping children engaged in a productive manner is going to be a key challenge. Not only will the heat keep famili…
Ban on plastic bags enters fifth phase in July
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA) announced the implementation of the fifth phase of the ban on plastic shopping bags, from July 1.The move is part of the EA’s ongoing efforts…
Don’t fall for this wellness fad
A fad diet that went viral on social media, promising relief from chronic ailments, is turning out to be fake with many countries in the region issuing warnings after several peopl…
IGC plans for long-term gas growth
MUSCAT, JUNE 14Oman’s natural gas market is entering a more complex phase of structurally rising demand, even as supply growth remains comparatively constrained, according to Integ…
Construction begins on Muttrah Square waterfront landmark
MUSCAT, JUNE 14Muscat Municipality has begun construction work on the Muttrah Square project, an award-winning waterfront development designed to reshape the historic district’s ur…
Oman cybersecurity market to hit $214 million
MUSCAT, JUNE 14Oman’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $214.27 million by 2031, supported by digital transformation, data residency requirements and the expansion of lo…
Oman’s air traffic controllers lauded for managing increased flight movements
Muscat: Oman’s air traffic controllers have been praised by aviation industry leaders for their exceptional handling of increased flight movements during the early stages of the re…
Muttrah Teleferik Project reaches 90 percent completion
Muscat: The completion rate of Muttrah Teleferik project has reached 90 percent in accordance with the approved timeline. This progress paves the way for the commencement of trial…
Four Days in Musandam’s Fjords by Kayak
The sea had already begun to turn against him by the time Hamdoon Al Hashmi reached the fjords of Musandam. Winter was fading, but the weather had not settled. Waves rolled heavily…
Beckham gets Walk of Fame star in LA World Cup week
Sir David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, the day the U.S.-hosted port…