What an older person needs to know before fasting
MUSCAT, FEB 24There is no age limit to fasting. An older healthy adult may continue to fast. However, an older person suffering from chronic illness might not be able to fast as it…
Avoid food wastage during Ramadhan
MUSCAT, FEB 24While food waste has reached unprecedented levels worldwide, Ramadhan prohibits over-indulgence and extravagance, and the wastage of food to extreme levels.In an inte…
Kuwait celebrates National Day today
MUSCAT: The State of Kuwait celebrates its National Day today (Wednesday). This year’s celebration comes as Kuwait recorded an exceptional developmental milestone during the year 2…
Ramadhan: Returning to what truly nourishes
There is a certain hush that arrives with Ramadhan, a subtle softening in the air that feels less like a religious observance and more like a collective exhale. The pace of life sh…
Building a nation within the four walls
Teacher’s Day in the Sultanate of Oman, observed annually on February 24, offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the enduring and transformative role of educators in national…
Festivals or not, let’s work together to reduce food waste
Festive food symbolises happiness, as loved ones come together to share a meal. However, despite these gatherings being central to celebrations, a large amount of food is discarded…
Tradition and togethernessin Omani Ramadhan
In the Sultanate of Oman, Ramadhan is not just a month in the calendar. It is a feeling. It is anticipation, calm, hunger and generosity all woven together. Long before the crescen…
The quiet power of mass iftar
Just before sunset, outside a neighbourhood mosque in Oman, the lawn begins to transform. Carpets are rolled out in long, careful lines. Plastic bottles of water are stacked in nea…
Over 1,300 licenses issued to tourist guides: MHT
The Sultanate of Oman joined the world in celebrating World Tourist Guide Day in recognition of the vital role played by tourist guides in providing historical, cultural, and touri…
Insurance firms pay RO 79.8m in claims in 2025
Muscat: Insurance firms in Oman paid more than RO 79.8 million in traffic accident claims in 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA)….