MoE raises standards for private higher education
MUSCAT, FEB 28As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen data governance and enhance evaluation systems in higher education, the Ministry of Education, through the Directorate-Ge…
Hyderabadi community Iftar HELD at Ruwi Clock Tower
MUSCAT: The Deccani Wing of the Indian Social Club Oman hosted its annual Hyderabadi Community Iftar at the iconic Ruwi Clock Tower, drawing more than 5,500 attendees — one of the…
Oman reaffirms support for UN Human Rights Council
GENEVA: Oman has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging positively and constructively with the mechanisms of the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commi…
Ginger cultivation project yields promising results
SALALAH: The Directorate-General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate has reported encouraging results from its ginger cultivation project launched…
Al Gharidh village preserves palm irrigation tradition
NAKHAL: The village of Al Gharidh in the Wilayat of Nakhal, Al Batinah South Governorate, has maintained its agricultural heritage for centuries through a precise irrigation system…
Explosion at Dubai landmark The Palm: witnesses
Dubai – Two witnesses told AFP they heard an explosion and saw a plume of smoke rising from Dubai’s famed man-made island The Palm, as authorities reported four injured.The attack…
Beyond Bedtime Tales: Personalised Stories as a Tool for Gentle Parenting
In the early years of a child’s life, a story is more than a bedtime ritual. It can shape behaviour, build emotional awareness and give children the language to understand their fe…
A culinary treasure of Oman’s coastal heritage
During Ramadhan, when the call to prayer signals the gentle end of a day of fasting, the iftar table becomes more than a place to eat, it becomes a space of gratitude and togethern…
Duqm HBI project secures buyers for full output
MUSCAT, FEB 28 Meranti Green Steel has secured full offtake coverage for the first module of its planned hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant at Duqm, lining up buyers for the entire 2….
Iftar is most cherished outdoors for many Omanis
In Oman, iftar has long been the emotional centre of Ramadhan. It is the pause at the end of a long day of fasting, the quiet sip of water, the first date, the gathering of family…